Migraine

of low beta activity, and inhibiting theta activity. Research applying neurofeedback to the treatment of pain has included multiple chronic pain conditions, including chronic back pain, peripheral nerve injury, pain from cancer, fibromyalgia and migraine headaches. Much of the evidence for the use of neurofeedback to treat chronic pain can be found in the following journal article.…

Kitchener also stated that migraine headaches and epilepsy are part of the etiology of the disease. Lewis suffered from these disorders which can betoken that he might have experienced AIWS. He also mentioned that psychotropic drugs can be a cause of this disease. These drugs affect the brain directly, and can change perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, and behavior. In conclusion the disease is found in patients that have epilepsy, the Epstein-Barr virus, migraine, and people who take…

Ever heard of a patch for migraines? The majority of medicine for migraines today is pills not patches. In 2015 an advertisement for Zecuity was published. This Zecuity advertisement is using ethos, pathos and logos to attract the audience. This advertisement has only three colors. The colors are blue, green, and white. The whole background is blue from left is dark blue and in the middle it gets lighter then fades out into a greenish blue on the right. On the bottom of the advertisement there…

Case 2: Drug selection in treatment of migraine-Triptan Migraine is a severe headache felt as a throbbing pain at the front or side of the head. Triptan, the 5-hydroxytryptamine agonists are widely used as first-line abortive therapies for migraine headache patients. The currently available triptans offer clear evidence of improved clinical and economic outcomes compared with previous anti-migraine therapies, such as ergotamine alkaloids. However, the clinical and economic benefits of triptans…

prophylactic treatment of chronic migraine: a pilot study. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. 2009;49(10):1466-1478. doi:10.1111/j.1526-4610.2009.01566.x The study was done primarily to determine if onabotulinumtoxinA is a viable alternative treatment option for the prophylaxis of chronic migraines. In particular, the researchers wanted to determine if onabotulinumtoxinA would cause less severe side effects, in comparison to medications often used for migraine prophylaxis. The…

why I am familiar with this treatment. In early 2016, I went to a neurologist and finally received a more accurate diagnosis that I suffer from both migraine and cluster headaches. Previously, I was told by numerous doctors that I only suffered from migraines, despite the fact that some of my symptoms tended to be cyclical and did not feel like migraines to me. But I am grateful that my current family doctor felt that I needed to be evaluated by a headache specialist. Before seeing the…

A randomized stratified survey was conducted using Pre-tested Questionnaire to study the treatment regimens being used for the management of acute attack and prophylaxis of Migraine. Those factors that assist choice of drugs by the doctors in Karachi, are also explored. A total sample size of 100 family physicians and non-specialist doctors working in hospitals from different socio-economic areas of Karachi were included in the study conducted from February 2009 to December 2010. Response…

Previous research showed that when someone has a migraine, there was an increase of the neuropeptides VIP and PACAP in the person’s bloodstream. To discover if the increased level of these neuropeptides was to blame for migraines, the two researchers injected both neuropeptides into rats’ brains. The two researchers then looked at the blood vessels as well as neural activity in the rats’…

This diagnosis is directed towards her already having a diagnosis of migraines. She denies having an aura or even knowing what an aura was. I thoroughly explained to the patient what an aura was and she denied having these. Migraines tend to be unilateral that worsen with activity and movement (Uphold & Graham, 2013). They range from moderate to severe intensity and the patient states that her headache…

8_Headache Above Left Eye (900 words) There are multiple kinds of headaches. Sinus headaches may be due to an infection or clogged sinuses. Cluster headaches may be caused by a variety of triggers. Migraines trouble many people and may include other symptoms as well. A headache above your eye may be a sign of allergies or more serious medical concerns. If you believe that you are afflicted by a serious medical complication, then speak with a doctor immediately. Our article will discuss…