Migraine in left-handed

For many years migraines have been thought to occur more often in left-handed people, but a new study from Germany disputes this theory. A recent study published in journal Cephalalgia looked at 100 people with migraines and 100 controls and also reviewed five similar studies and foundRead more

Doctors don’t hear out migraine patients

Treatment of migraines leaves a lot to be desired and in part not because we do not have effective treatment, but because of a communication barrier. Doctors appear not to want to hear what migraine patients have to say about their headaches, according to a remarkable studyRead more

A new approach to migraine

Scientists in Trieste, Italy suggested a new approach to the treatment of migraine headaches. They hypothesized that combining two different approaches would yield better outcomes than either one alone. A neurotransmitter CGRP antagonists appear to be effective in the treatment of an acute migraine. Merck has aRead more

Welcome to My Blog

Welcome to my website blog. My intentions are to share the wealth of orofacial pain knowledge I have obtained over the years through study and experience. Please feel free to leave quesitons and comments. Dr. Victoria Wexley Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain Fellow ofRead more