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Communicating Pain and Disability
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May 16th, 2012 -
Posted by Prof. Joanna Kempner
It can be difficult to communicate the pain and suffering of migraine to your doctor, particularly if your migraines are chronic or intractable. See also The Pain of Migraine Disability-10 Things to... READ MORE
Migraine Treatment Experiences: My Experience With Acupuncture
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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
Loss of Productivity During a Migraine Attack
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May 16th, 2012 -
Posted by Nancy Harris Bonk
Word from the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy is that headache disorders cost the United States more than $31 billion a year. Chronic Migraines Finding the right migraine preventive medication What to... READ MORE
New Migraine Meter app Available on iTunes and Google Play for Android
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May 15th, 2012 -
Posted by Migraine.com
If you have migraines, keeping an accurate journal is an important part of your treatment plan. It helps you and your doctor track your migraine episodes and potential identify patterns and triggers.... READ MORE
Migraine Treatment Experiences: Crystal Therapy
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May 15th, 2012 -
Posted by Teri Robert
Crystal therapy is one of the lesser used and possibly more controversial complementary therapies for Migraine, but one I find quite interesting. Crystal healing can be traced back to ancient Samaria, Egypt,... READ MORE
Migraine Treatment Experiences: Capsaicin Nose Spray
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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 Treatment Series
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May 14th, 2012 -
Posted by Migraine.com
Finding the right migraine treatment can be a frustrating process. See also Migraine Treatment Management Essentials: Preventive Treatment Find A Migraine Specialist Unfortunately there is no “one size fits all” approach to... READ MORE
Migraine, Mental Health, and Sleep
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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
Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Dystonia
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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
New research shows abnormal pain processing in medication overuse headache
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May 9th, 2012 -
Posted by Dr Marcus
A new study released in this month’s issue of Headache helps explain why medications designed to treat migraine can actually result in worsening of headache or medication overuse headache. Medication overuse headache–previously... READ MORE
Running from loud toilets, dryers, and more!
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May 9th, 2012 -
Posted by The Migraine Girl
In a previous post I mentioned how the sheer pain I felt when a little girl was drying her hands using an XLERATOR ™ was confirmation for me that I had a... READ MORE
What Happens in Vegas… Gets Posted on Migraine.com
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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
Migraine and Mental Health Awareness Month
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May 7th, 2012 -
Posted by Teri Robert
Those of us who deal with Migraine disease often find ourselves dealing with comorbid mental health conditions as well, so it’s fitting that we recognize and observe Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM).... READ MORE
Submit Your Migraine Poetry Now! Deadline Extended.
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May 4th, 2012 -
Posted by Teri Robert
A couple of weeks ago, I told you about the Putting Our Heads Together Migraine and Headache Poetry Contest. This contest is held once a year because… Writing can be a great... READ MORE
Memorable Migraine 5: The Movie Theatre Episode
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May 4th, 2012 -
Posted by The Migraine Girl
Last weekend I had a much-anticipated date to the movies in Atlanta with one of my very best high school friends, K. First off let me tell you how wonderful and fuzzy... READ MORE
Traumatic Brain Injury and the NFL
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May 3rd, 2012 -
Posted by Nancy Harris Bonk
News of the recent and unexpected death of Junior Seau, 43-year-old former Pro Bowl linebacker, has once again raised questions regarding the long-term impact of traumatic brain injuries in the National Football... READ MORE
Let’s Talk: Migraine and Physician Mistakes
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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.com Launches The Migraine In America 2012 Study
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May 1st, 2012 -
Posted by Migraine.com
Today we started collecting data for the Migraine In America 2012 study, which will help us gain a better understanding of how migraine is treated and managed in America today. If you... READ MORE
Remembering to savor my free time
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May 1st, 2012 -
Posted by The Migraine Girl
As I opened up my word processing program to write this, I looked at the clock. It’s 9:55 AM on a Saturday morning. For a minute, I felt my heart lurch in... READ MORE
Can You Receive Disability Benefits If You Have Migraine Disease?
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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
"I had my first migraine when I was 12. I thought I was going blind, the spots in my vision all grouped together and everything went black. The pain was intense and felt like my head would crack open above my right eye." 
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