Communicating Pain and Disability
May 16th, 2012 - Posted by Prof. Joanna KempnerIt 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
May 16th, 2012 - Posted by Diana LeeIn 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
Can You Receive Disability Benefits If You Have Migraine Disease?
April 30th, 2012 - Posted by Diana LeeQuestion: 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
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
Spouses and Migraine Disease
February 21st, 2012 - Posted by EllenIf you suffered Migraine before you were married as much as you do now, do you think your spouse would have stuck by your side? One of the worst and best things... READ MORE
The Unsympathetic Ones
January 18th, 2012 - Posted by The Migraine GirlIt wasn’t until after college, during my year of AmeriCorps service, that I started talking about my migraine disease more openly. I still remember how surprised I felt each time someone else... READ MORE
Nationwide Magnesium Sulfate Shortage May Affect Migraineurs
January 17th, 2012 - Posted by EllenMagnesium sulfate is a drug used in physician and hospital settings for several health conditions. Some of these health conditions are life threatening, others are not. One of these conditions is Migraine,... READ MORE
Migraine and Concussion
January 12th, 2012 - Posted byConcussion is a frequently discussed topic in the news today. So what exactly is a concussion how can it impact Migraine disease? See also Chronic Migraine Overview Head & Neck Injury Interview... READ MORE
The Migraine Dirty Dozen – Things Not to Say to a Chronic Migraineur
January 10th, 2012 - Posted by EllenDear family and friends of chronic Migraineurs; I write today to tell you what your loved ones probably will not – a list of the top things the Migraineur in your life... READ MORE
What is Status Migrainosus?
January 9th, 2012 - Posted by EllenAlthough the vast majority of Migraine attacks are not life threatening, status Migraine can be dangerous and is considered an emergency. In some rare instances, status Migraine can result in Migrainous stroke.... READ MORE

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