Memorable Migraine 5: The Movie Theatre Episode
May 4th, 2012 - Posted by The Migraine GirlLast 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
Let’s Talk: Migraine and Physician Mistakes
May 2nd, 2012 - Posted by EllenHave 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
Remembering to savor my free time
May 1st, 2012 - Posted by The Migraine GirlAs 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
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
Transformed Migraine – An Older Term for Chronic Migraine
April 26th, 2012 - Posted by Teri RobertThe 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
Why yes, I do wish everyone would have a migraine
April 25th, 2012 - Posted by The Migraine GirlI 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
The Pain of a Migraine Attack
April 23rd, 2012 - Posted by Teri RobertThere 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
Relaxation & Mindfulness For Migraine Patients Living with Depression & Anxiety
April 19th, 2012 - Posted by Diana LeeDepression 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
The Ugly Truth: Poop issues and migraine disease
April 17th, 2012 - Posted by The Migraine GirlLet’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
Migraine Comorbidities: Arnold-Chiari Malformations
April 12th, 2012 - Posted by EllenMigraineurs 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

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