BACKGROUND Some migraine patients find that regular exercise helps in reducing the frequency of headache attacks. In addition, exercise in migraine is recommended from many headache experts. However, most of these recommendations refer to some anecdotal reports or observational studies in literature stating that regular exercise can reduce the frequency and severity of migraine. OBJECTIVE The...

Between 15% and 17% of Canadian women are afflicted with migraine at some point in their lives.1 Several internal and external factors can modulate the frequency and severity of the condition. In women, variations in the hormonal milieu—from puberty to menopause—have a definite influence in the clinical expression of migraine. Migraine is more likely to be active at the time of menses, and for ...

OBJECTIVE To provide updated evidence-based recommendations for the preventive treatment of migraine headache. The clinical question addressed was: Are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or other complementary treatments effective for migraine prevention? METHODS The authors analyzed published studies from June 1999 to May 2009 using a structured review process to classify the evid...

INTRODUCTION This study aimed to investigate the eating attitudes in patients with migraine. METHODS Fifty-nine patients (mean age: 32.54±8.47 years) diagnosed with migraine according to the International Classification of Headache Disorder, 2004, and 47 age-, gender- and education-matched healthy controls (mean age: 31.85±7.14 years) were enrolled for this study. Sociodemographic data were r...

BACKGROUND Voxel-based morphometry studies in migraine patients showed significant grey matter volume reduction in regions involved in the control of saccadic eye movements. We hypothesized that these changes would be reflected in dysfunctional saccadic behaviour. METHODS Saccades were recorded by infrared oculography using three different paradigms (pro-saccade with gap, pro-saccade overlap ...

Migraine is a common primary headache disorder often associated with significant disability. While many individuals are able to limit therapy to acute treatment of attacks, others need medication to reduce the attack frequency and/or severity. Evidence-based guidelines exist regarding indications and goals for migraine preventive treatment. The specific prophylactic approach needs to be individ...

Table 1. International Headache Society Diagnostic Criteria for Status Migrainosus Description: A debilitating migraine attack lasting for more than 72 hours Diagnostic criteria: A. A headache attack fulfilling criteria B and C B. Occurring in a patient with 1.1 Migraine without aura and/or 1.2 Migraine with aura, and typical of previous attacks except for its duration and severity C. Both of t...

BACKGROUND Rofecoxib is a potent cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitor with a long duration of action. Its role in migraine has not been systematically evaluated. AIM To study the efficacy of rofecoxib in migraine. METHOD In a randomised placebo controlled trial rofecoxib 25 mg, ibuprofen 400 mg, and placebo were compared regarding their efficacy in relieving acute migraine attack. Migraine patients ...

BACKGROUND Despite a favorable clinical experience, little evidence exists for the efficacy of greater occipital nerve block (GONB) in migraine treatment. Considering such a premise, we wished to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of GONB in patients affected by migraine headaches. METHODS A randomized double-blinded controlled trial was conducted on 48 patients suffering from migraine headach...

Background: Migraine is a chronic medical problem and sometimes progressive disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of headache. Nutritional factors can reduce prevent the severity frequency migraine. Objectives: This study aimed to assess relationship between major dietary patterns disease among migraine patients. Methods: cross-sectional included 266 females (18 - 50 years old) who atten...