Refractory (Difficult-to-Treat) Headache
A. Headache (tension-type and/or migraine) on 15 days per month for at least 3 months B. Occurring in a patient who has had at least five attacks fulfilling criteria for…
Migraine and Headache: General
Migraine headaches are a common cause of disability in the USA, affecting approximately 25 to 28 million American adults, or 18 % of women and 7% of men [6]. To help…
Child and Adolescent Headaches
Under 12 years of age 1. Ibuprofen: Effective, and available as a liquid, but GI upset is relatively common. A small amount of caffeine may enhance the efficacy 2. Acetaminophen:…
Miscellaneous
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Lawrence RobbinsAdvanced Headache Therapy10.1007/978-3-319-13899-2_7 7. Miscellaneous Lawrence Robbins1 (1) Robbins Headache Clinic, Riverwoods, Illinois, USA Lawrence Robbins Email: lrobb98@aol.com Case Studies in NDPH: New Daily Persistent Headache Introduction Onset…
Cluster Headache
Begins between ages 20 and 45, approximately 0.4 % of the population Male predominance in a 2.5 : 1 ratios Same time of year with no headache in between the cluster…
Case Studies
Generic Brand Amitriptyline Elavil® Aripiprazole Abilify® Botulinum toxin type A Botox®, Dysport® Carbamazepine Tegretol® Cortisone Prednisone, Decadron, Medrol Cyclobenzaprine Flexeril Duloxetine Cymbalta® Flurbiprofen Ansaid Hydrocodone Vicodin®, Norco® Lamotrigine Lamictal® Metoclopramide…
Psychological Comorbidities
Caitlin is a 27-year-old woman with a history of migraines and anxiety. She began having separation anxiety at age 5. The patient can remember hanging onto her mother’s leg “for…
