Susan Hutchinson, MD

June 04, 2018

Menstrual migraine can be a tricky diagnosis. Test your knowledge of the headaches and gather clinical tips with our 8-question quiz.

May 02, 2018

Drugs that treat migraine come from a variety of classes and reflect on- and off-label use. How current are you?

April 02, 2018

Neurostimulators are an emerging treatment option for migraine patients who want non-pharmacologic treatment. Find out what you know about the three devices approved for use in the US.

March 06, 2018

One of my migraine patients taught me that I need to ask the very hard questions if I want to offer the best possible care.

February 04, 2018

A headache specialist suggests 3 questions that can help maximize a short follow-up visit with these complex patients. 

September 15, 2017

Headaches that occur several days before menses as well as disabling headaches on days unrelated to menses... how would you help this young woman?

January 12, 2012

November 03, 2011

In many patients, episodic migraines increase in frequency and transform into a refractory pattern.

October 28, 2011

What are the factors that underlie the transformation of episodic migraine to refractory migraine? Dr Susan Hutchinson explains.

September 02, 2011

A bad ("sick" or killer) headache is usually a migraine if underlying organic causes of pain are ruled out.