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Migraine Treatment Experiences: Capsaicin Nose Spray

May 14th, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
Capsaicin is the active ingredient in pepper spray – yes the same stuff used to subdue unruly prisoners in your local penal institution. See also Migraine Treatment Chronic Migraine Overview Find A... READ MORE

Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Dystonia

May 10th, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
What is Dystonia? Dystonia is a neuromuscular disorder of the brain. It is a disorder of the brain that affects the muscles, but is not a disease of the muscles or nerves. ... READ MORE

What Happens in Vegas… Gets Posted on Migraine.com

May 8th, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
The alternate title for this was Me, my Wheelchair… and Hubs. However, I decided to present my harrowing Vegas experience with a smile and a knowing *wink* for those who have been... READ MORE

Let’s Talk: Migraine and Physician Mistakes

May 2nd, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
Have you ever been under the care of a physician and had a misdiagnosis? A wrongly prescribed medication? A medical mistake? Maybe someone thought you were a drug seeker or addict and... READ MORE

Migraine Comorbidities: Arnold-Chiari Malformations

April 12th, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
Migraineurs often fear MRI, CT scans and other tests their doctors frequently order for them when they receive a tentative diagnosis of Migraine, or their Migraine has become chronic or intractable. See... READ MORE

Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Autoimmune Disease

April 4th, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
It’s been estimated that the second leading cause of illness in the United States is Autoimmune Disease. As a result, autoimmune disease may be expected to be found in a large number... READ MORE

Soldier’s TBI May Be Implicated in Afghanistan Massacre

March 13th, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
It has been revealed that the US soldier allegedly responsible for the nighttime massacre of 16 Afghanistan civilians in their homes on Sunday suffered a past Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The soldier,... READ MORE

Migraine Comorbidities: Migraine & Lupus Research Revealed

March 10th, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
Read Part 1 – Migraine Comorbidities: Lupus / SLE Recent research was announced in the journal Headache this summer, that added credence to Migraine as a primary headache and not a neurologic... READ MORE

Migraine Comorbidities: Lupus / SLE

March 5th, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
Lupus, also known as Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE) is a primary autoimmune disease. SLE can sometimes be secondary (resulting from something else- usually another autoimmune disease). Autoimmunity occurs when the body’s immune... READ MORE

Why is Migraine Capitalized?

February 27th, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
I am often asked why I break traditional protocol when I write about Migraine and other health conditions by capitalizing the first letter in the name of the disease. My answer is... READ MORE

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