Anticonvulsant drug Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) is not an effective migraine preventive even though preliminary data indicated it might be. In the 15-week study, 85 patients received Trileptal and 85 received a placebo. There was no difference in the number of migraine attacks for the two groups….
My massage therapist and I talked about self-compassion — and how little I have — for most of my last 90 minute massage. I wrote this post in 2005 and have improved some, but have a long way to go. (As evidenced by my evaluation…
There’s still time to nominate your favorite headache care provider for the National Headache Foundation‘s Healthcare Provider of the Year Award. Submissions are due March 14. The National Headache Foundation Healthcare Provider of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding healthcare provider. The award is open…
My joy following the Great Pillow Experiment was sadly short-lived. The day of my original post was the best and the next day was pretty good. The relief dropped dramatically and I haven’t found it since. That was almost four weeks ago. I tried a…
Sumatriptan, the generic form of Imitrex, is scheduled to be available by the end of 2008. Although Imitrex is available as a tablet, nasal spray and injection, sumatriptan will only be available in tablets of 25, 50 or 100 mg. It will be distributed by…