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an algorithmic approach. (Jefferson Headache Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA) Neurology 2000;55:S46–S52.
Author(s) -
Silberstein Stephen D.,
Goadsby Peter J.,
Of Migraine Richard B. Lipton Management
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
pain practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.899
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1533-2500
pISSN - 1530-7085
DOI - 10.1046/j.1533-2500.2001.01023-24.x
Subject(s) - medicine , migraine , ergotamine , physical therapy , pediatrics , neurology , nonsteroidal , intensive care medicine , anesthesia , psychiatry
This article provided practical suggestions for treating migraine pain. It covered an overall wellness program including exercise, rest, good nutrition, and avoidance of headache triggers. The authors pointed out that simple analgesics or nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs are often the first line of attack with combinations of analgesics and ergotamine preparations representing the second‐line of attack for patients with infrequent attacks. For patients unlikely to respond to simpler treatments, other options were provided. Patients suggested for preventive therapy were those with 3 or more days of headache‐related disability per month or with headache refractory to acute treatment.