Although most headaches are primary (meaning that there is no underlying illness such as a brain tumor causing them), most headache sufferersย report definite and remarkably similar triggers.ย The most common triggers include lack of sleep, certain foods, stress, hormonal changes and diet.ย The most common dietary triggers are excess caffeine and alcohol, nuts in […]
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The most common form of initially diagnosed MS (multiple sclerosis) is Relapsing Remitting MS, accounting for 85-90% of presenting patients.ย RRMS is characterized by distinct relapses followed by periods of partial or complete recovery.ย Over time, some patients transition to secondary progressive MS in which disability increases without distinct flares. The other traditionally recognized forms
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Approximately 75% of Americans are treated by primary care doctors (PC).ย ย This means that 75% of Americans report most symptoms to their PC and often rely on their PC to detect any neurologic changes.ย It is of greatest importance that PC know when there is a neurologic condition that needs further evaluation by a neurologist
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Vision changes are the most commonly associated symptom of migraine other than head pain. Some vision changes are part of a migraine aura, while others are not. Uncomplicated blurred vision during a migraine is often not considered an aura. It can occur with or after the headache and is often accompanied by severe head pain,
Hormonal changes in females, such as onset of menses and at menopause, have a well-documented role in headache frequency.ย But what, if any effect, does menopause, with a drop in estrogen do to Multiple Sclerosis (MS) disease activity? The answer is a significant effect because estrogen has anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. Duringย menopause there is
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People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are among the most empowered and engaged when it comes to taking control of their disease and disease symptoms.ย The average age of MS sufferers is a bit younger than that of other neurologic disorders (30 years old vs 60 years for all neurologic conditions).ย This means MS patients tend
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Women have suffered from migraines is silence for millennia.ย The first description of migraine headaches was in 1550 BC by the Egyptians and in writings by Hippocrates in 400 BC.ย The first acute therapy for migraines was released around 1940 when ergotamine was first introduced for acute migraine therapy. Very little progress was made until
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The holiday season is filled with joy and celebration.ย ย But it is also filled with stress, putting in extra hours to get that last present wrapped and the food ordered, and of course with extra libations, both food and alcohol.ย ย So, while you might expect this special season with time off work to help reduce your migraines,
Marijuana is being used to provide symptom relief for many conditions.ย In MS, it comes with both risks and benefits. While studies of marijuana use for symptomatic control in people living with MS have had inconsistent results, it is widely used in well-reputed MS centers for pain control. It is legally sold at marijuana dispensaries
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Women suffer from both migraines and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) more often than men. In fact, approximately 18 percent of all women suffer from migraines.ย As a result, many women with MS will suffer from both. In fact, having MS increases the frequency of migraines to up to 45% and often occurs concurrently or before MS
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