Updated September 10, 2014.
Summary:
MAGNUM, the National Migraine Association was the first nongovernmental organization (NGO) to address Migraine as a disease in the public forum. The editorial in this same JAMA issue supports addressing Migraine as a disease, and points out "With this shift in conceptualization, the goals of treatment may also shift." This study presents not only new information, but information that verifies and reinforces some previously published and taught philosophies of treatment.
MAGNUM has recommended a "Multifactoral Approach" for over a decade now. It's an approach I believe in and have taught here as well. It encompasses what we consider to be the four aspects of Migraine health care:
As always, I encourage you to keep learning and to take charge of your health and your health care. Address the four aspects above, and work with your primary physician to manage your overall health in a way the reduces risk of stroke or cardiovascular disease. Keep working on Migraine prevention, and treat a Migraine attack as soon as possible. All of these will help keep you healthier longer.
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Resources:
? Mark C. Kruit, MD; Mark A. van Buchem, MD, PhD; Paul A. M. Hofman, MD, PhD; Jacobus T. N. Bakkers, MD; Gisela M. Terwindt, MD, PhD; Michel D. Ferrari, MD, PhD; Lenore J. Launer, PhD. "Migraine as a Risk Factor for Subclinical Brain Lesions." JAMA.
2004;291:427-434.
? Richard B. Lipton, MD; Julie Pan, MD, PhD. "Is Migraine a Progressive Brain Disease?" JAMA. 2004;291:493-494.
? Joanna Schaffhausen. WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? "Migraine Maladies: Migraines May Starve Brain of Oxygen, Causing Lasting Damage." abcNEWS.com. January 27, 2004.
? Michael John Coleman and Susan Moeller Denny of MAGNUM, the National Migraine Association. Personal interview with Teri Robert. January 31, 2004.
Dr. Fred Sheftell. Personal interview with Teri Robert. January 31, 2004.
Vital Information for all Migraineurs
Summary:
MAGNUM, the National Migraine Association was the first nongovernmental organization (NGO) to address Migraine as a disease in the public forum. The editorial in this same JAMA issue supports addressing Migraine as a disease, and points out "With this shift in conceptualization, the goals of treatment may also shift." This study presents not only new information, but information that verifies and reinforces some previously published and taught philosophies of treatment. MAGNUM has recommended a "Multifactoral Approach" for over a decade now. It's an approach I believe in and have taught here as well. It encompasses what we consider to be the four aspects of Migraine health care:
As always, I encourage you to keep learning and to take charge of your health and your health care. Address the four aspects above, and work with your primary physician to manage your overall health in a way the reduces risk of stroke or cardiovascular disease. Keep working on Migraine prevention, and treat a Migraine attack as soon as possible. All of these will help keep you healthier longer.
____________________
Resources:
? Mark C. Kruit, MD; Mark A. van Buchem, MD, PhD; Paul A. M. Hofman, MD, PhD; Jacobus T. N. Bakkers, MD; Gisela M. Terwindt, MD, PhD; Michel D. Ferrari, MD, PhD; Lenore J. Launer, PhD. "Migraine as a Risk Factor for Subclinical Brain Lesions." JAMA. 2004;291:427-434.
? Richard B. Lipton, MD; Julie Pan, MD, PhD. "Is Migraine a Progressive Brain Disease?" JAMA. 2004;291:493-494.
? Joanna Schaffhausen. WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? "Migraine Maladies: Migraines May Starve Brain of Oxygen, Causing Lasting Damage." abcNEWS.com. January 27, 2004.
? Michael John Coleman and Susan Moeller Denny of MAGNUM, the National Migraine Association. Personal interview with Teri Robert. January 31, 2004.
Dr. Fred Sheftell. Personal interview with Teri Robert. January 31, 2004.
Summary:
MAGNUM, the National Migraine Association was the first nongovernmental organization (NGO) to address Migraine as a disease in the public forum. The editorial in this same JAMA issue supports addressing Migraine as a disease, and points out "With this shift in conceptualization, the goals of treatment may also shift." This study presents not only new information, but information that verifies and reinforces some previously published and taught philosophies of treatment.
MAGNUM has recommended a "Multifactoral Approach" for over a decade now. It's an approach I believe in and have taught here as well. It encompasses what we consider to be the four aspects of Migraine health care:
- Trigger identification and management
- Preventive treatment
- Attack abortive treatment
- Pain management as needed
As always, I encourage you to keep learning and to take charge of your health and your health care. Address the four aspects above, and work with your primary physician to manage your overall health in a way the reduces risk of stroke or cardiovascular disease. Keep working on Migraine prevention, and treat a Migraine attack as soon as possible. All of these will help keep you healthier longer.
____________________
Resources:
? Mark C. Kruit, MD; Mark A. van Buchem, MD, PhD; Paul A. M. Hofman, MD, PhD; Jacobus T. N. Bakkers, MD; Gisela M. Terwindt, MD, PhD; Michel D. Ferrari, MD, PhD; Lenore J. Launer, PhD. "Migraine as a Risk Factor for Subclinical Brain Lesions." JAMA.
2004;291:427-434.
? Richard B. Lipton, MD; Julie Pan, MD, PhD. "Is Migraine a Progressive Brain Disease?" JAMA. 2004;291:493-494.
? Joanna Schaffhausen. WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? "Migraine Maladies: Migraines May Starve Brain of Oxygen, Causing Lasting Damage." abcNEWS.com. January 27, 2004.
? Michael John Coleman and Susan Moeller Denny of MAGNUM, the National Migraine Association. Personal interview with Teri Robert. January 31, 2004.
Dr. Fred Sheftell. Personal interview with Teri Robert. January 31, 2004.
Vital Information for all Migraineurs
Summary:
MAGNUM, the National Migraine Association was the first nongovernmental organization (NGO) to address Migraine as a disease in the public forum. The editorial in this same JAMA issue supports addressing Migraine as a disease, and points out "With this shift in conceptualization, the goals of treatment may also shift." This study presents not only new information, but information that verifies and reinforces some previously published and taught philosophies of treatment. MAGNUM has recommended a "Multifactoral Approach" for over a decade now. It's an approach I believe in and have taught here as well. It encompasses what we consider to be the four aspects of Migraine health care:
- Trigger identification and management
- Preventive treatment
- Attack abortive treatment
- Pain management as needed
As always, I encourage you to keep learning and to take charge of your health and your health care. Address the four aspects above, and work with your primary physician to manage your overall health in a way the reduces risk of stroke or cardiovascular disease. Keep working on Migraine prevention, and treat a Migraine attack as soon as possible. All of these will help keep you healthier longer.
____________________
Resources:
? Mark C. Kruit, MD; Mark A. van Buchem, MD, PhD; Paul A. M. Hofman, MD, PhD; Jacobus T. N. Bakkers, MD; Gisela M. Terwindt, MD, PhD; Michel D. Ferrari, MD, PhD; Lenore J. Launer, PhD. "Migraine as a Risk Factor for Subclinical Brain Lesions." JAMA. 2004;291:427-434.
? Richard B. Lipton, MD; Julie Pan, MD, PhD. "Is Migraine a Progressive Brain Disease?" JAMA. 2004;291:493-494.
? Joanna Schaffhausen. WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? "Migraine Maladies: Migraines May Starve Brain of Oxygen, Causing Lasting Damage." abcNEWS.com. January 27, 2004.
? Michael John Coleman and Susan Moeller Denny of MAGNUM, the National Migraine Association. Personal interview with Teri Robert. January 31, 2004.
Dr. Fred Sheftell. Personal interview with Teri Robert. January 31, 2004.