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Migraine Treatment Experiences: My Experience With Acupuncture

May 16th, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
In the nine years I’ve been living with chronic migraine disease I’ve been willing to try just about anything in hopes it might make a difference in my attacks. Shortly after first... READ MORE
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Migraine, Mental Health, and Sleep

May 11th, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
Both migraine disease and commonly associated mental health conditions like depression and anxiety can cause major issues with our ability to get to sleep and reduce the quality of our sleep. See... READ MORE
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Can You Receive Disability Benefits If You Have Migraine Disease?

April 30th, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
Question: Can I really qualify for disability benefits for migraines? In the US there are certain health conditions that make one automatically qualified for Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration... READ MORE
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Relaxation & Mindfulness For Migraine Patients Living with Depression & Anxiety

April 19th, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
Depression and anxiety are extremely common among migraine patients. According to a 2010 National Headache Foundation survey, as many as 80% of migraineurs have symptoms of depression. Relaxation techniques and meditation can... READ MORE
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Migraines, TBI & Short Term Memory Strategies

April 5th, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
For patients whose migraines are the result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), memory loss is a huge, frustrating obstacle. Particularly short term memory issues. Certain medications can cause memory problems, too,... READ MORE
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Migraine Patients & Health Care Reform: How Are You Affected?

March 30th, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
The United States Supreme Court recently held oral arguments on the legality of the 2010 Patient Accountability and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also referred to as health care reform or Obamacare. See... READ MORE
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FDA Considers Moving Migraine Medications to OTC Status

March 19th, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
The Food & Drug Administration recently announced it will study a proposal to move certain medications for treatment of chronic diseases like migraine and diabetes to over the counter status. See also... READ MORE
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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
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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
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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