Comorbidities: Depression

February 14th, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
Depression is one of the most recognized comorbid conditions associated with migraine disease. While it is undoubtedly true that living with migraines increases the tendency you will experience depression, there are certain... READ MORE

Migraine Symptoms: Anger & Irritability

February 11th, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
Anger and irritability are some of the lesser-recognized symptoms of migraine disease. These symptoms are most often experienced during the prodome phase. The prodome phase comes before the migraine attack itself and... READ MORE

Comorbidities: Anxiety

February 2nd, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
Just as with depression, anxiety is commonly associated with migraine attacks. Researchers have observed a higher prevalence of this condition in the migraine population than the non-migraine population. Highlights Depression Social Anxiety... READ MORE

10 Things to Know About Talking to Your Employer About Migraine

January 19th, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
There are serious pros and cons involved in the decision of whether to disclose your migraine disease to your employer, and a great deal is at stake. While you may be lucky... READ MORE

Short Sighted Decision Making of Insurance Companies Regarding Migraine Treatments

January 7th, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
As many of us living with chronic migraines know well, if your doctor suggests a medication or treatment that is more expensive than most, your insurance company can almost always be counted... READ MORE

Preparing a Written Appeal Letter for Insurance Company

December 15th, 2011 - Posted by Diana Lee
If you find it necessary to file a written appeal of a decision made by an insurance company about your medical care, you will want to include information falling into four basic... READ MORE

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to Study Migraine Medications in Child Migraineurs

December 8th, 2011 - Posted by Diana Lee
Earlier this fall we got some exciting news about research of migraine in children and adolescents. Migraine among children and adolescents has been largely ignored for many years. Many people mistakenly believe... READ MORE

You’ve Been Denied: What Can You Do Now?

December 2nd, 2011 - Posted by Diana Lee
Being denied by your insurance company for coverage of a treatment, procedure or medication can leave you feeling helpless. It feels as though insurance companies have all the power and as patients... READ MORE

Depressed: Migraine in a Word

November 16th, 2011 - Posted by Diana Lee
Aside from our shared experience of pain, is there anything more pervasive in the migraine community than depression? Being depressed is a huge part of what we are as migraineurs and was... READ MORE

Migraine Medications & the Drug Formulary

November 9th, 2011 - Posted by Diana Lee
If you’ve ever received one of those thick, gray booklets from your insurance company labeled “Drug Formulary” and groaned either internally or aloud, this article is for you. See also Insurance Denials... READ MORE