The Association between Chronicity of Migraine and Complementary and Alternative Medication Use: The Turkish Perspective

ERTEM, Devrimsel Harika | BAŞARIR, İlker | ERYİĞİT BARAN, Gözde | KOCABIYIK, Nurhan | İLİK, Faik

Background and Purpose: The term of Complementary and Alternative Medication (CAM) is described by patients as all types of practices to prevent or treat illnesses, which are not currently considered as a part of conventional medicine. Although the advance in treatment for migraine, some patients prefer CAM therapies due to their concerns about conventional therapies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between CAM use and chronicity of migraine among Turkish migraineurs. Methods: Consecutive episodic and chronic migraine patients were recruited. A questionnaire of a list of ...Daha fazlası

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The Opioid Use In Turkish Patients With Episodic And Chronic Migraine

BAŞARIR, İlker | ERTEM, Devrimsel Harika | ERYİĞİT BARAN, Gözde | KOCABIYIK, Nurhan | İLİK, Faik

Introduction: Despite the inadequate evidence of efficacy and safety of the use of opioids for treatment of migraine, it has been reported that patients with severe migraine headaches are prescribed for opioids for pain relief. Drug interactions, abuse, and tolerance are some disadvantages of opioid therapy in migraine. There are studies evaluating opiophobia, prejudice against the use of opioid analgesics by patients and physicians, and the use of opioids for the management of cancer pain in Turkey. However, the opioid use in Turkish migraineurs has not been well documented. Objectives: The a ...Daha fazlası

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