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Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
Prophylaxis ... prophylaxis? ... headaches per month ... or at least 8 headache ... appropriate acute treatment
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential ... • In migraines ... • Disorder of ... Ocular inflammatory disorder ... #differential #
Starting a new series for M3/4s & interns with @Noor4Neurology on some guidance before you consult
First up: headaches ... The workup of a ... guide appropriate treatment ... outline of the workup ... #Migraine #TensionHeadache
Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Unilateral • Migraine ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Drugs Useful in the Treatment and Prophylaxis of Migraine Headaches
Several classes of drugs are effective in
Useful in the Treatment ... and Prophylaxis ... of Migraine Headaches ... #Migraine #Headache ... #Treatment #Prophylaxis
Causes of Headache - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary: Tension, Migraine, Cluster
Extracranial: Medications, Sinusitis, TMJ disorder, Cervicogenic, Glaucoma,
Causes of Headache ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Primary: Tension, Migraine ... Sinusitis, TMJ disorder
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
 •
Migraine Prevention ... and Prophylaxis ... treatments • ... #treatment #prevention ... #prophylaxis #neurology
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Provoked Seizures - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neurological • Migraine ... Seizures #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... #management #algorithm ... #treatment #prevention ... #prophylaxis #neurology ... #cocktail #prophylaxis
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Daytime Sleepiness - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Shift Work) Sleep ... Fatigue #Sleepiness #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm