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Ozmosis Community Shares Insights on Treating Migraine Headaches

I continue to enjoy the great exchanges of medical knowledge on Ozmosis. As physicians from across the country add their insights to the community, doctors are learning from each other and improving patient care every day. Since the clinical insights shared on Ozmosis can benefit all of us, I intend to highlight, from time to time, what we are learning. In a recent discussion on Migraine Headaches (a common and often vexing affliction that physicians across many specialties deal with), our members collaborated on ways to help Migraine sufferers. Below are some of the key points:

- The treatment of acute and chronic migraines differs greatly across specialty and geography

- Prevention of triggers is useful and worthwhile but can be a compliance challenge

- Anecdotal reports from physicians within the Ozmosis community indicate that Alka Seltzer and Intra-Nasal Lidocaine may be options for treatment of acute migraine

- A recent, industry sponsored study, shows Botox may be efficacious in chronic migraine management and is one of the trusted treatment options in certain cases of chronic migraines among Ozmosis Physicians.

As with many common ailments, current guidelines for treating Migraine Headaches may be outdated and often exclude non-conventional methods. While there is no doubt that many patients will benefit from the above options, we must remember that not every therapy will work on every individual and that a careful evaluation and personalized treatment plan is necessary. Look for regular highlights from discussions taking place on Ozmosis over the coming months. Jason Bhan, MD Co-Founder, Ozmosis