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First Annual Intracranial Hypotension Symposium
CSF Leak Headache and Hypermobility Drs. Vernon and Elizabeth Rowe just returned from the first annual Intracranial Hypotension Symposium in Santa Monica, CA, organized by Dr. Wouter Schievink. CSF leak was the major topic discussed, and several experts on the
Benign Hypermobility Syndrome—Not so “Benign” After All
Benign Hypermobility Syndrome is a recognized disorder. It even has its own ICD-10 code–***** The problem is that labeling Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder as “benign” is inaccurate, because this disorder, a member of the Ehlers-Danlos family of connective tissue disorders, is
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CSF Leak Headache
By Vernon Rowe, M.D. Severe headaches called CSF leak headaches can be caused by drainage of the spinal fluid from the protecting membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. This leads to a removal of the cushion normally present for
Headache Trials at the RNI
Headaches, particularly migraine headaches, are a major source of misery and disability in our country. They cost employers and insurers literally hundreds of millions of dollars every year in the US alone. We at the RNI have always tried to
Fibromyalgia Symptoms are Real!
Fibromyalgia. Is it real? Maybe. The symptoms are real, but many “fibromyalgia” clinics do patients a disservice by handing out anti-inflammatory drugs and antidepressants without first attempting to determine the real cause of the symptoms. In fact, many of the
Take Your Life Back from Migraine Headaches
The Headache Center at RNI helps more than 90% of patients eliminate or manage their headaches, including migraine headaches. Many of them thought they had “tried everything” — which usually means a frustrating cycle of drugs and side-effects. If you’ve
Sleep Apnea Can Cause Headache and Pinched Nerve Neck Pain
Got migraines? Your sleep apnea may be to blame! Sleep apnea can cause headache and neck pain. The mechanism of the headache is complex, but probably involves decreased oxygen in the blood that occurs during apneas, and the resultant dilation
Migraine Relief: 7 Tips to Get Your Migraines Under Control
A lot about migraines is not understood. There’s no single way to get rid of a migraine and what causes them varies from person to person. Many doctors’ (especially hospital-employed doctors) typical “quick fix” for migraines is running to their
How To Handle a Sports Concussion: A Neurologist’s Persepective
Love them or hate them, sports are everywhere. Youth, high school, college, recreational, professional — in the US there is no shortage of ways to play. Participating in a sports league yields many benefits such as an improved fitness and
Overview of Best Headache Diagnosis and Treatment Approach, Developed at the Rowe Neurology Institute
You should see a headache neurologist if headaches disrupt your life–period. Headaches are complex, with many possible causes and treatments. They are associated with sleep disorders, and neck pain, and the newly recongized hypermobility syndrome, in ways we’re just not