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Communicating Pain and Disability

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
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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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Expert Answer: Multiple auras during a migraine

March 29th, 2012 - Posted by Dr Marcus
Question: Is it possible to ‘relapse’ during postdrome? I’m recovering from a migraine attack I had yesterday but just had another aura. Do people have multiple auras in the same attack? Migraine... READ MORE
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Selecting a Quality Compounding Pharmacy

March 20th, 2012 - Posted by Migraine.com
This guest post was written by Joe Cabaleiro R.Ph., Executive Director, Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board, PCAB (Webiste: www.pcab.org) Practitioners of integrative medicine frequently rely on compounding pharmacies for medications that are not commercially available. Examples... READ MORE
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Questions to ask your doctor about your migraine treatment

March 15th, 2012 - Posted by Dr Marcus
Dr Marcus shares some important questions you should ask your doctor about your migraine treatment. Video Transcription Be sure to ask your doctor these important questions about your migraine treatment. First why... READ MORE
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Gluten and migraine-is there a link?

February 16th, 2012 - Posted by Dr Marcus
I was recently asked to review a book on the benefits of gluten-free diets. Gluten is a protein found in foods made with wheat and other grains. Some people have an inherited... READ MORE
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Migraine & The ER – A Follow-Up Interview

February 8th, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
Ellen -  Hi Dr Kingsley, and welcome back to the Migraine.com community! First I would like to thank you for volunteering to contribute your expertise and knowledge to help Migraineurs better understand... READ MORE
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Are you an early jumper or a waiter?

February 7th, 2012 - Posted by Dr Marcus
Some people with migraine like to treat their attacks as soon as they first recognize symptoms. Others tend to wait and watch their migraine develop, waiting to see if it’s going to... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Birth Control & Migraine Prevention

February 6th, 2012 - Posted by Dr Hutchinson
Question: Can birth control help treat my migraines? Is there a particular type of birth control I should consider? If it helps, will I have to keep taking the treatment forever for... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Tinnitus and Migraine

January 26th, 2012 - Posted by Dr Whyte
Question: I often experience ringing in my ears. Is this due to my migraines? Tinnitus is the sensation of sound when there is no external sound. Many people have experienced this at... READ MORE