Infographic: Migraine pain
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$7 Million Research Funding Award for Migraine Research
PHOENIX — A Mayo Clinic research team, led by neurologists Todd Schwedt, M.D. and David Dodick, M.D., has been approved for $7 million in funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study migraine treatment strategies. The five-year study, “Determining the Optimal Treatment Strategy for Patients Who Have Chronic Migraine With Medication Overuse,” will compare […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Botox a Treatment for Chronic Migraines, But Not a Cure
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it safe to use Botox injections to treat chronic headache? How does it work, and would I need to have regular treatments? Do patients who use Botox as treatment need to be on other headache medication, too? ANSWER: Onabotulinum toxin A, or Botox, is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug […]
“What is a migraine headache?”
Lake City, Minn. – Migraine is three times more common in women than in men and affects more than 10 percent of people worldwide, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Mayo Clinic Health System Family Medicine physician Rachel Batdorf, M.D., says, “Although any head pain can be miserable, migraines are often disabling.” In […]
It’s TIME for a #migrainechat
DO YOU HAVE MIGRAINES OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES? Join @TIME’s @AliceParkNY for a #migrainechat – Thursday Aug. 29th, 1 to 2 p.m. ET Mayo Clinic neurologist @daviddodick is participating, along with specialists from other medical institutions, the @AANPublic and the @ahsheadache. Topics will include: Long-term effects of migraines How migraines effect social life, job […]
Kids and Migraines: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Kenneth Mack addresses migraine headache in kids. To listen, click the link below. Kids and Migraines
TUESDAY Q & A: Lifestyle changes may help reduce how often migraine headaches occur
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m a 38-year-old woman, and I get migraine headaches occasionally, usually one every few months. I have a hard time functioning when I have a migraine. I don’t want to take medication for this problem if I don’t have to. Are there ways to prevent or treat migraine headaches without medication? ANSWER: Even if […]
Mayo Clinic Headache Expert Launches Migraine Campaign on TODAY Show
Mayo Clinic neurologist David Dodick, M.D., officially launched the 36 Million Migraine Campaign. It’s named for the estimated 36 million Americans afflicted with chronic migraine headache pain. Dr. Dodick says if the campaign can raise one dollar for each of those people it would triple the amount of funding the federal government provides annually for migraine research. He announced details of the public awareness […]
MONDAY HOUSECALL: Seasonal Allergies, Sex Therapy, Migraine Medications and more …
FEATURED TOPIC Seasonal allergies: Nip them in the bud Pollen levels increase in the spring — and for many people, so do allergy symptoms. Take these steps to get some relief. Highlights Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness Nonallergic rhinitis Muscle cramp Skin biopsy Sex therapy Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic Specialists Migraine […]
Migraines and Vertigo
In this Medical Edge Radio episode, we look at the association between vertigo and migraines with Mayo Clinic Dr. Scott Eggers. To listen, click the link below. Migraine and Vertigo