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Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Cluster Headache Specific >> Scientists make migraine trigger discovery http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1366233998 Message started by Mike NZ on Apr 17th, 2013 at 5:26pm |
Title: Re: Scientists make migraine trigger discovery Post by AussieBrian on Apr 18th, 2013 at 3:54am
Very interesting reading, Mike, and thanks for passing it on. Every step forward in headache research puts us closer to the silver bullet we seek.
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Title: Re: Scientists make migraine trigger discovery Post by idorko on Apr 18th, 2013 at 9:28am
Interesting. Will forward to my various doctors.
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Title: Re: Scientists make migraine trigger discovery Post by HossDelgado on Apr 18th, 2013 at 11:30pm
Thanks for the article.
To me, it really underscores how little researchers understand the brain, and CH in particular. Even fundamental questions are unanswered: is CH a vascular disease? A neurological one? Really, all anyone knows right know is 'something something hyopthalmus, something, something trigeminal nerve, lots of pain.' Probably has something to do with money- small potential market for CH medicines (albeit with inelastic demand) means less research dollars, means less progress. It's a lot more lucrative to market the next propecia than to get tangled up in the brain. Even the action of sumatriptan is nebulous- a doctor-friend who graduated from one of the top 5 med schools in the US recently told me no one really knows why sumatriptan works. Sure, they know it binds to a particular serotonin receptor site, but the cascade of effects is not perfectly clear. |
Title: Re: Scientists make migraine trigger discovery Post by Cynde on Apr 24th, 2013 at 11:39am
I am so intrigued by the serotonin connection, since so many studies show links between seasonal/sunlight issues, family histories of depression and migraine, and other things that relate to the tiniest differences in serotonin and other brain-adjusting chemicals. I know that serotonin isn't the only chemical that adjusts our brain status, but it sure is powerful. As for whether CH is vascular or neurological, I say, "yes," because I see in my sister, who's the victim of a massive stroke, that both systems play a role in her daily brain functioning. She has to be careful about blood pressure, position, etc. (vascular) as well as avoid stimuli through the eyes, ears, etc. that can upset her balance. Very interesting, and more complex than I'd like. I want a silver bullet for these darned monsters!
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Title: Re: Scientists make migraine trigger discovery Post by chrisw on Apr 25th, 2013 at 8:14am
very interesting, I have well controlled epilepsy, and I never get seizures as long as I stay on my meds, however, I will almost always get at least one seizure during bouts with cH. I always chalked it up to stress and meds, but there may be more going on up there than we realize, something that is throwing the whole balance off somehow.
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