Often misdiagnosed as migraine or persistent headache, a CSF leak can cause similar symptoms, while not responding to typical treatment protocols for headache or migraine. In this video clip from the Mississippi Headache Symposium, Dr. Ian Carroll walks through the symptoms of CSF leaks and talks about how it’s often misdiagnosed. One way we test for a CSF leak is a 48-hour flat test, where you lie down for 48 hours and answer questions about your symptoms. Learn more about CSF leaks here: https://spinalcsfleak.org/ https://www.inspire.com/groups/spinal… Call us at 601-366-0855 to set an appo ..read more

Does stress cause headaches? In his presentation at the 2019 Mississippi Headache Symposium, Dr. Christopher Gottschalk of Yale Medicine walked through a number of myths about headache and migraine. One of those myths is the idea that stress causes headaches. There’s a better way of explaining the relation between your “triggers” and the onset of a headache. There’s evidence that triggers can warn you that a headache is coming; stress, confusion and a little depression could be a symptom of a headache, not a cause. Knowing this can make you a more accurate predictor of the onset of migraine ..read more

Chronic Migraine: Have you been correctly diagnosed? Only 4.5% of People with Chronic Migraine Receive Even Minimally Appropriate Treatment “According to a study presented at the Academy of Neurology’s annual conference, of the 1,254 people who met the criteria of chronic migraine only 40.8% reported seeking a health care provider for treatment. Of those seeing treatment, only a quarter had been accurately diagnosed with chronic migraine. And of those diagnosed, only 44.4% were receiving minimally appropriate treatment.” This means that of the original 1,254 participants in the study, only 4 ..read more

What is Migraine? Migraine is the most common neurological disorder on the planet, affecting more than 37 million people in the US alone. Migraine is called a primary headache disorder because it is not secondary to another cause, such as trauma (head injury), obstructive lesions (brain tumors), vascular disorders (stroke, aneurysms) or infections (meningitis, sinusitis). And it is a primary headache condition, meaning the problem is a biological disorder in your brain. Scientists across the globe refer to it as a genetically linked neurovascular disorder. U ..read more

Because pain actually occurs in the brain—not where you feel it—it’s possible for your hair to hurt during your migraine, according to an article at Migraine.com by Ellen Schnakenberg. The painful migraine symptom is called allodynia, and it’s the result of a medical phenomenon referred to as central sensitization in the brain. Place your hand on a hot stove and a signal is sent to your brain, through your spinal cord, which then registers that you’ve touched something hot. For most people, that results in a painful sensation and the stimulus needed to pull your hand away from the stove. “Our ..read more

I was 17 when I experienced my first migraine. I had just started my senior year of high school and was so excited for what the year would bring: applying for college, senior prom, making memories with friends and so much more… All of this changed when I woke up one morning with an excruciating headache. Before this, I was a very active and involved student. I was always hanging out with my friends or attending high school sporting events. When I told my mom how bad my head hurt, she gave me some over the counter medication believing I would be fine in a few hours. Unfortunately, this was no ..read more

Topiramate (generic name) for Migraine Prevention — Brand names include Topamax, Trokendi XR, and Qudexy XR Although the drug topiramate initially was developed for the treatment of epilepsy and received its first US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for that purpose, it subsequently was shown to be effective for the prevention of migraine headaches and is FDA approved for that indication as well. Migraine and epilepsy share a considerable number of biologic and clinical features, and it follows that certain of the newer anti-epileptic drugs are effective for the prevention of migrai ..read more

We’re pleased to announce that The Headache Center has earned AAAHC accreditation for our focus on standards of care and safety. The Headache Center has been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this specialty clinic from many other outpatient facilities through its adherence to rigorous standards of care and safety. Status as an accredited organization means The Headache Center has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by AAAHC. More than 6,100 ambulatory health care organizations ..read more

Migraine sufferers will soon have Vyepti—another option to treat their chronic, debilitating headaches—and it’s the first of its kind. The FDA-approved Vyepti, which should be available in April, is the first-ever intravenous calcitonin gene-related peptide blocker for migraine prevention in adults. The IV drug therapy “achieves the key treatment goal of preventing migraine over time while also delivering on the need for earlier onset of efficacy,” said Dr. Deborah Dunsire, president and CEO of Lundbeck, a pharmaceutical company that specializes in brain diseases. “The VYEPTI clinical program ..read more

The Migraine World Summit is happening again this year, and we’re excited to be a partner! This a week-long online event in March to discuss new treatments, best practices and the latest research in the world of Migraine. Billed as “The largest patient event in the world for migraine and headache disorders,” the 5th annual Migraine World Summit brings together 32 experts, including doctors and specialists, to share new treatments, research, and strategies to help you improve your migraine and chronic headache. This is a “virtual” summit, meaning it takes place completely online. You can watch ..read more