Neurology

Headache

Questions discussed in this category

Do you typically consider Botox for patients with TMJ?

Which triptans do you use in stroke induced migraines?

Which triptans are safer in stroke induced migraines?

How do you manage tinnitus in patients with intracranial hypotension?

What is the etiology/pathology for tinnitus in Intracranial hypotension? How often is this symptom encountered in patients with intracranial hypotensi...

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Do you maintain an age cutoff for the use of triptans in healthy older patients without cardiovascular risk factors?

Do you perform routine screening for coronary artery disease in aging patients already taking these therapies?

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When do you pursue MR imaging in patients who present for migraine evaluation?

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How do you counsel patients interested in estrogen containing oral contraceptives who have migraine with aura?

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What holistic treatments do you recommend for patients with migraine without aura?

Which holistic treatments for migraine without aura do you recommend for patients who are refractory to standard treatments?

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How do you manage acute exacerbations of trigeminal neuralgia?

What effective modalities have you found for acute exacerbations of trigeminal neuralgia including in patients who present to the ED?

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Do you discourage patients from skydiving/roller coasters with a Chiari malformation?

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What is your preferred approach to a pregnant patient in status migrainosus refractory to first line treatments?

What is your preferred approach to a pregnant patient who is in status migrainosus that is refractory to first line treatments?

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How do you manage patients with chronic migraine as well as medication overuse headaches?

In patients with chronic migraine and possible medication overuse headache due to chronic narcotic use, what’s your strategy for those patients?...

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What are the best treatment options for persistent post-traumatic headaches when first line agents like TCAs have failed?

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What is the most effective treatment for a patient with persistent post-stroke headache?

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Is vaginal delivery safe in patients diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri (IIH)?

In patients diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri, is vaginal delivery safe? How do you manage this condition during the pregnancy?

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What medication do you consider in patients who cannot take indomethacin or triptans with a diagnosis of Hemicrania Continua?

Is there data for CGRP inhibitors?

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What is the preferred management plan for patients diagnosed with a concussion in the acute setting?

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How do you treat post-IVIG headache that is not responsive to Tylenol or NSAIDs?

Specifically, how do you treat the delayed headache, not the headache that develops during the infusion where pre-hydration and slowing down the rate ...

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What abortive migraine treatment is preferred in pregnant patients?

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What workup do you recommend for patients with stabbing headaches?

How do you approach treatment?

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What symptomatic management do you recommend in patients with post LP headaches?

When do you consider a blood patch?

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What DHE migraine protocol works best for acute treatment both in terms of dosage and timeframe?

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In what situation do you use nerve blocks in patients with headache?