“say something about migraine” ( freelove 2012) anne walling mb, chb
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“Say Something About Migraine” ( Freelove 2012) Anne Walling MB, ChB. “Say Something About Migraine”. It Hurts!! “Under-diagnosed” in primary care “Under-treated” in primary care especially Low use of prophylaxis. Objectives participants will be able to. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
“Say Something About Migraine”(Freelove 2012)
Anne Walling MB, ChB
“Say Something About Migraine” It Hurts!! “Under-diagnosed” in
primary care “Under-treated” in
primary care especially Low use of prophylaxis
Objectives participants will be able to
Describe diagnostic criteria and tools Discuss new recommendations for
preventive therapy Select and manage preventive therapy in
migraine patients
Under-diagnosis? FPs very good at
positive diagnosis (95% accurate) Alleged to mis-
diagnose 25% of migraine mainly as tension or sinus
Definition (International Headache Society)
1. Recurrent headache lasting 4-72 hours2. Nausea/vomiting and/or photo-phonophobia 3. At least 2 of following - Unilateral - Pulsating - Severe - Aggravated by exertion
4. No alternative explanation for symptoms
Several subtypes based on symptoms
Office Diagnostic Tools:When you have a headache do you have…….
PIN Photophobia, Incapacity, Nausea(PPV 2 symptoms 93%, 3=98%) or
POUNDPulsating, One day, Unilateral, Nausea,
Pounding(PPV 4 symptoms 92%,3=64%,0-2 =17%) PLUS negative neuro exam + no “red flags”
On treating acute attacks: Stratified Therapy based
on severity/disability Mild – analgesics & symptomatic
therapyModerate – consider triptans or
ergots Treat early in attack Monitor for transformed
migraineNew US Headache Consortium
guidelines due this year
Preventive Therapy: indicationsSignificant disability
(impact on quality of life)
Medication overuse or contraindication
High risk of serious migraine complication (rare)
Estimate 39% “need” 3-13% use
Basically a PATIENT decision
Preventive Therapy for Migraine Potential 50% reduction in attacks May reduce attack severity
Multiple agents & mechanisms (esp anti-hypertensives, -depressants,-convulsants,
NSAIDs, herbs)- Can’t predict response by migraine/patient type- Quality problems in studies
New guidelines (AAN 2012)
Patient Mrs. Smith24 yr old teacher. Married G0P0 No significant PMH, FH, SH, RoSc/o recurrent headaches used to be every 4-6 weeks for 2-3 hours , now nearly every 10-14 days and lasting longer (entire day or longer)•Temple/eye area mostly right side, sometimes left•Nausea, some vomiting, can’t stand smell of food•Noise & light make worse•Feels exhausted & can’t concentrate during episode•Feels headache coming on but no clear warning signs•Takes tylenol & goes to bed. Recently taking excedrin <6/dayStress over time off work, student loans/mortgage, husband’s job, decisions about starting a family – feeling miserable several days/weekPhysical - normal except vitals 130/90, 70, 210lbs, 63”
Exercise:
Does she have migraine? What is your evidence? How confident can you be in the diagnosis (PPV)? What acute treatment do you recommend? Would you advise preventive therapy? What class of preventive treatment would you
advise?
Definition (International Headache Society)
1. Recurrent headache lasting 4-72 hours2. Nausea/vomiting and/or photo-phonophobia 3. At least 2 of following - Unilateral - Pulsating - Severe - Aggravated by exertion
4. No alternative explanation for symptoms
Several subtypes based on symptoms
Office Diagnostic Tools:When you have a headache do you have…….
PIN Photophobia, Incapacity, Nausea(PPV 2 symptoms 93%, 3=98%) or
POUNDPulsating, One day, Unilateral, Nausea,
Pounding(PPV 4 symptoms 92%,3=64%,0-2 =17%) PLUS negative neuro exam + no “red flags”
Ideas for acute treatment? Patient information Address triggers/exacerbators Stress reduction (esp exercise) Analgesic plan – provide effective relief - minimize adverse effects - prevent conversion to chronic daily headache
What medication would you advise?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%0%0%0%0%0%
1. None2. Propranolol3. Amytriptyline4. Sodium valproate5. Topiramate6. Verapamil7. Fluoxetine8. Butterbur extract9. Feverfew10.Riboflavin
VOTE!!!
Selecting a Preventive Medication
Efficacy (new AAN guidelines) Potential adverse effects Potential added benefits (eg HBP, seizure) Compliance Willingness to collaborate in management PATIENT beliefs and expectations
AAN Guidelines for Migraine Prevention B-blockers Antiepileptics Antidepressants Others
Level Aestablished efficacy
Metoprolol (Lopressor)1
(100-200 mg/day)
Propranolol (Inderal)(40-320 mg/day)
Timolol (Blocadren)(10-15 mg bid)
Divalproex sodium (Depakote ER)(750-1500 mg/day)
Sodium valproate (Depakene)1
(800-1500 mg/day)
Topiramate (Topamax)(50-200 mg/day)
Frovatriptan (Frova)1
(2.5 mg daily or bid short term only)
Petasits(Butterbur) (50-75mg bid)
AAN Guidelines for Migraine Prevention B-blockers Altern
ativesAntidepres
santsOthers
Level BProbably effective
Atenolol (Tenormin)1
(50-200 mg/day)
Nadolol (Corgard)1
(20-160 mg/day)
MIG99(feverfew 6.25 tid)
Magnesium(400-600mg)
Riboflavin (400mg)
Amitriptyline (Elavil)1
(30-150 mg/day)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)1
(150 mg XR/day)
Fenoprofen (Nalfon)1
(1800 mg/day)Ibuprofen (Motrin)1
(dosage not established)Ketoprofen (Orudis)1
(150 mg/d)Naproxen (Naprosyn)1
(dosage not established)Naproxen sodium (Anaprox)1
(1100 mg/day)Naratriptan (Amerge)1
(1 mg bid x 5 days premenses)Zolmitriptan (Zomig)1
(2.5 mg bid or tid short term only)
AAN Guidelines for Migraine Prevention B-blockers Anti
epileptics
AntiDepressants
Others
Level CPossibly effective
Nebivolol (Bystolic)1
(5 mg/day)
Pindolol (Visken)1
(dosage not established)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)1
(600 mg/day)
Mefenamic acid (Ponstel)1
(1500 mg/day)
Flurbiprofen (Ansaid)1
(200 mg/day)
Cyproheptadine (Periactin)1
(dosage not established)
Lisinopril (Prinivil)1
(dosage not established)
Candesartan (Atacand)1
(dosage not established)Clonidine (Catapress)1
(0.075-0.15 mg/day)Guanfacine1
(1 mg/day)
What medication would you advise now?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%0%0%0%0%0%
1. None2. Propranolol3. Amytriptyline4. Sodium valproate5. Topiramate6. Verapamil7. Fluoxetine8. Butterbur extract9. Feverfew10.Riboflavin
VOTE!!!
Final Thoughts Migraine is not cured but can
be managed Address beliefs, lifestyle etc Specific individual strategies,
adjusted over time Update acute therapy (new guidelines 2012) Consider preventive therapy Recognize/avoid/manage
comorbidities Physician is the “coach”