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Memorable Migraine 5: The Movie Theatre Episode

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
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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
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Remembering to savor my free time

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
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Requesting accommodations eases burden of disability

April 27th, 2012 - Posted by Kerrie Smyres
“I’ll trade your parking place for my debilitating neurological disease.” That’s the retort I’ve been rehearsing in preparation for the day when someone comments on why I “get to” park in a... READ MORE
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Transformed Migraine – An Older Term for Chronic Migraine

April 26th, 2012 - Posted by Teri Robert
The terminology of Migraine can be confusing, especially as it evolves. This is usually simplified by following the International Headache Society’s International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd Edition (ICHD-II), which is considered... READ MORE
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Why yes, I do wish everyone would have a migraine

April 25th, 2012 - Posted by The Migraine Girl
I recently asked if you would wish a migraine on people who have never suffered from the disease or who doubt its seriousness.  Many of you said that no, you wouldn’t wish... READ MORE
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The Pain of a Migraine Attack

April 23rd, 2012 - Posted by Teri Robert
There are still misconceptions about the pain of a Migraine attack. Many people think that the pain is always severe. In reality, the pain can range from mild to severe or be... 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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The Ugly Truth: Poop issues and migraine disease

April 17th, 2012 - Posted by The Migraine Girl
Let’s talk about something not so charming, shall we? Let’s talk about the IBS and/or diarrhea that accompany migraine disease for a huge number of us. See also Diarrhea & Constipation Migraine... READ MORE
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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