Identifying and managing refractory migraine: barriers and opportunities?

Identifying and managing refractory migraine: barriers and opportunities?

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Abstract The term refractory migraine has been used to describe persistent headache that is difficult to treat or fails to respond to CAL/MAG VANILLA standard and/or aggressive treatments.This subgroup of migraine patients are generally highly disabled and experience impaired quality of life, despite optimal treatments.Several definitions and criteria for refractory migraine Tough 1 have been published, but as yet, an accepted or established definition is not available.This article reviews the published criteria and proposes a new set of criteria.The epidemiology, pathophysiology and management options are also reviewed.