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P008. Alexithymia and chronic migraine with medication overuse: what relationship?

Authors :
Sandrini, Giorgio
Tassorelli, Cristina
Nappi, Giuseppe
Bottiroli, Sara
Viana, Michele
Sances, Grazia
Allena, Marta
Ghiotto, Natascia
Guaschino, Elena
Galli, Federica
Source :
Journal of Headache & Pain. 2015 Supplement, Vol. 16, p1-2. 2p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses a study which investigates medication overuse headache patients (MOH) versus episodic migraine patients (MIG) in context with alexithymia scores, and also examines relationship between alexithymia and headache characteristics. Topics discussed include demographic characteristics of MIG and MOH patients, frequency of headache in MIG and MOH patients, and preventive measure to avoid drug-induced headache.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
11292369
Volume :
16
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Headache & Pain
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
112337729
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/1129-2377-16-S1-A150