Episodic vs. Chronic Migraine Migraine can be classified by the frequency of monthly migraine days as episodic or chronic. With episodic migraine, people have less than 15 headache days monthly while with chronic migraine, people have greater than or equal to 15 headache days monthly of which 8 days meet the formal criteria for migraine. [...]
As a follow-up to sex differences in migraine, Dr. Kuruvilla has edited part II. Sex Differences in Sleep, by medical writer Brooklyn A. Bradley. Please check it out. Part III, Sex Differences in Mood Disorders is coming soon! Sex Differences in Sleep By Brooklyn A. Bradley, Medically edited by Dr. Deena E. Kuruvilla The second [...]
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, people globally are tasked with working from home for variable hours each day while staring into their computer screens, tablets or phones. Patients cite anywhere from 8-14 hours of screen time a day for work and leisurely activities such as binging their favorite Netflix show. Prolonged screen time [...]
Migraine in Children By: Deena E. Kuruvilla, MD, and Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS While there has been an explosion of options for the treatment of migraine in adults, many of these new treatment options are not recommended for children. Migraine occurs in almost 10% of children (1). As children grow older, the incidence of migraine [...]
While migraine is considered the most common headache disorder in the United States, it is always imperative to rule out dangerous causes for headache with your physician, before arriving at that diagnosis. Headache is a common symptom of a multitude of medical conditions, medications and procedures. This article focuses on headache as a symptom of [...]
At the Westport Headache Institute, we often see patients who present with migraine during and after pregnancy. Although it is common knowledge that migraine is associated with changes in hormones, we'll take a closer look at what specifically happens to migraine during pregnancy and provide some quick tips on what to watch out for. Below, [...]
As we noted in our original article on Introduction to Mindfulness for Migraine and our follow-up article on Mindful Body Scan Meditation , mindfulness can play a significant role in reducing the frequency and severity of migraine. In this follow-up post, our partner Dr. Mary Motwani walks through a practical guide on how to [...]
Although we love our holidays in December, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind. At the Westport Headache Institute, we are all about keeping it calm and avoiding things that can trigger migraines. Here's a brief video on my top migraine triggers. Just to [...]
As we noted in our original article on Introduction to Mindfulness for Migraine, mindfulness can play a significant role in reducing the frequency and severity of migraine. In this follow-up post, our partner Dr. Mary Motwani walks through a practical guide on how to perform mindful body scan meditation. [...]
Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on what we are thankful for and celebrate safely with our friends and family. It's also a great time to eat delicious foods such as turkey, stuffing, and my favorite garlic mashed potatoes! While it's great to let loose and relax, it's important to note that some foods [...]
