Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, Author at Neurology Advisor

Managing Migraine During Pregnancy and Lactation

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August 29, 2019

A particular challenge in this population is the effective management of migraine during pregnancy and lactation while minimizing the risk for harm to the fetus.

Headache Migraine Advisor

Psychological Interventions for Comorbid Migraine and Sleep Dysfunction

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Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

July 16, 2019

Researchers found data that showed, regardless of the number of headaches reported in addition to insomnia that cognitive behavioral therapy is indicated as first-line treatment.

Migraine and Headache

Nonmigraine Headache and Facial Pain: Overview & Expert Interview

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Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

June 6, 2019

Accurate diagnosis is essential to inform treatment strategy, particularly with headaches that may be secondary to a potentially life-threatening medical condition.

Headache Migraine Advisor

Treating Migraine in the Elderly: Navigating Polypharmacy and Comorbidities

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Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

January 31, 2019

Considering individual patient factors, effects of aging, and using online tools for drug interactions will aid in treatment of migraines in the elderly.

Headache Migraine Advisor

Migraine and Alcohol: Encouraging a Healthy Balance of Indulgence and Vigilance

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Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

January 23, 2019

Based on the literature, investigators found no reason to tell patients with headache to abstain from alcohol.

Multiple Sclerosis

Addressing Cognitive Impairment in Pediatric MS: Expert Q&A

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Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

January 16, 2019

Cognitive reserve may attenuate the impact of MS on cognitive function in some patients.

Movement Disorders

Sleep and Circadian Alterations in Parkinson’s: Understanding the Source for Smarter Treatment

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Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

January 7, 2019

Sleep alterations often precede cognitive and motor symptoms in PD and appear during the prodromal phase of the disease.

Headache Migraine Advisor

Managing Migraine During Pregnancy and Lactation

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Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

January 3, 2019

A particular challenge in this population is the effective management of migraine during pregnancy and lactation while minimizing the risk for harm to the fetus.