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Dr. Steven Kosa, MD
Dr. Steven Kosa is a distinguished Neurologist in North Kansas City, MO. Dr. Kosa specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Kosa employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Kosa is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
19 years
Experience
Dr. Steven Kosa, MD
- North Kansas City, MO
- University of Kansas
- Accepting new patients
Beta blocker for acute migraine treatment?
I have recently worked with a local ophthalmologist in developing an acute migraine treatment option using a beta blocker (Timolol 0. 5%) by nasal spray through a local compounding...
Current State of Migraine Preventive Therapies
Today’s landscape of migraine treatment has significantly improved over the past couple decades and in particular over the past 5 years with the introduction of a new class of...
Is it a migraine??
A simple 3 question screener for use in primary care settings is the "ID Migraine Test" as follows... (1) Do you feel nauseated or sick to your stomach? (2) Did your headache READ MORE
A simple 3 question screener for use in primary care settings is the "ID Migraine Test" as follows...
(1) Do you feel nauseated or sick to your stomach?
(2) Did your headache limit you from working, studying, or doing what you needed to do for any day in the previous 3 months?
(3) Does light bother you a lot more than when you don't have headaches?
If you answer positive to 2/3 of the questions, there is a 75% chance it is migraine. It is an even higher chance with 3/3 positive responses.
Would be best to get in with your PCP to further discuss
(1) Do you feel nauseated or sick to your stomach?
(2) Did your headache limit you from working, studying, or doing what you needed to do for any day in the previous 3 months?
(3) Does light bother you a lot more than when you don't have headaches?
If you answer positive to 2/3 of the questions, there is a 75% chance it is migraine. It is an even higher chance with 3/3 positive responses.
Would be best to get in with your PCP to further discuss
Lesser Occipital Nerve Pain
Orgasmic headache is a primary headache disorder not infrequently seen in dedicated headache clinics such as mine. It is best to meet with your primary care physician to exclude READ MORE
Orgasmic headache is a primary headache disorder not infrequently seen in dedicated headache clinics such as mine. It is best to meet with your primary care physician to exclude secondary causes of this type of headache which typically involved brain and artery imaging. If negative, it is most likely orgasmic headache typically treated with beta blocker medications, either preventively or intermittently before sexual activity
