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I’ve been asked about Seattle headache specialists and neurologists more times than I can count in the last month. My experience is quite limited, but the online support group and forum has a thread with recommendations for Seattle headache doctors. If you have any to add, please do! You can also check What Do You… Continue reading Seattle Doctors, Neurologists & Headache Specialists
Alexander Mauskop, director of the New York Headache Center, regularly posts his thoughts on current headache news on the aptly named Headache NewsBlog. He dispels myths and examines closely media coverage of headache news. Here’s a taste of Mauskop’s blog, but look over Headache NewsBlog to get the full flavor. Current News Surgery for migraines… Continue reading Headache NewsBlog By Headache Specialist Alexander Mauskop
Another visit to my headache specialist, another round of medications and therapies. This is the first time I don’t have any anticipatory excitement that one (or some) will help. It’s not that I don’t think there’s a chance, I’m just too tired to get caught up in what ifs. The prescriptions I left with are… Continue reading A Visit to My Headache Specialist: Migranal, Seroquel, Biofeedback & Headache Management
Christina Peterson, a neurologist (and migraineur), is a blog reader who leaves terrific, educational comments. I always learn a lot from her. Some of her comments on recent posts are so informative that I want to be sure you all see them. Warnings Proposed for OTC Painkillers This is a really important post–it can’t be… Continue reading A Headache Specialist’s Comments
Opioids are highly controversial in the world of headache medicine. Beyond the obvious issues of dependence and addiction, there are risks specific to headache disorders. In this short video, two headache specialists address some of the issues, including: Taking opioids more than eight times a month puts a person at risk for rebound headache (also… Continue reading Opioids (Narcotics) for Migraine & Headache Disorders: Two Specialists Weigh In