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Posted by Dr Marcus - April 26th, 2013 Let’s face it – many of us could stand to lose a few pounds. And most of us don’t like to admit to carrying around extra pounds. A study published in the… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Hutchinson - March 20th, 2013 The following is an excerpt From: The Woman’s Guide to Managing Migraine: Understanding the Hormone Connection to find Hope and Wellness, by Dr. Susan Hutchinson: Case Study Christy’s migraines are getting out… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Marcus - March 14th, 2013 Most people with migraine will find that certain conditions seemed to be linked with an increased likelihood of getting a migraine. These are called migraine triggers. Common triggers include stress, fasting, sleep… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Marcus - March 1st, 2013 Having an “invisible” disability can be frustrating. Migraines can be particularly difficult because almost everyone has at least occasionally “had a headache.” When you have migraines, chances are most everyone you talk… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Hutchinson - February 23rd, 2013 Fortunately, migraines will go away or improve in 2/3 of women entering menopause naturally. Natural (also referred to as spontaneous) menopause refers to the natural progression of the ovaries decreasing the production… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Hutchinson - February 18th, 2013 Women often ask me if a hysterectomy will cure them of their disabling menstrual migraines. They are often at a point of incredible frustration willing to risk a major surgery if it… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Marcus - January 16th, 2013 You’ve probably seen lots of lists of risk factors for heart disease and strokes. High blood pressure, being overweight, not exercising, using tobacco products, and having a high cholesterol or diabetes are… READ MORE
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Posted by Prof. Joanna Kempner - January 16th, 2013 Getting a diagnosis is a crucial moment in our experiences with the healthcare system. A diagnosis organizes our symptoms and gives us a name to use when describing how we feel. A… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Marcus - January 11th, 2013 If you have migraines, you know they are much more than “just a headache.” Migraine attacks include a lot of unpleasant symptoms besides pain and migraine doesn’t live alone. People with migraine… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Marcus - January 7th, 2013 If you have migraines, you know migraines can touch many areas of your life. Migraine is more than “just a headache” or a pain disorder―migraine can change how your go about your… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Marcus - December 16th, 2012 Migraine.com just celebrated its 2-year anniversary as a community resource for people with migraine. About six months after the site was first launched, we asked you what you thought about the site—what… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Marcus - December 11th, 2012 Most migraine sufferers have found out that narcotic painkillers, like codeine, Vicodin, and Percocet, don’t work really well for migraines. For most people, drugs like aspirin-caffeine combinations, ibuprofen-like drugs, ergotamines, and triptans… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Marcus - December 4th, 2012 Researchers from Harvard Medical School are looking for new ways to better understand the migraine experience. They’ve taken their investigations to the Internet, exploring how people search for migraine on Google and… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Marcus - November 25th, 2012 Fibromyalgia is a chronic, disabling pain condition that occurs more commonly in people with migraines: Fibromyalgia affects about one in three people with migraines. Migraines occur in about half of those with… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Hutchinson - October 23rd, 2012 I am skeptical of anyone who claims to be able to cure migraines with a surgical approach. At the same time, I want to be open to new treatment options, including surgical,… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Marcus - October 22nd, 2012 As you know, I write books about migraine and chronic pain and will be starting a new book in January that will be designed to help doctors communicate more effectively with their… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Marcus - September 29th, 2012 Just back from this year’s American Academy of Pain Management meeting, where doctors shared new information about how to best recognize and treat a variety of chronic pain conditions. A particularly fascinating… READ MORE
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Posted by Prof. Joanna Kempner - May 16th, 2012 It can be difficult to communicate the pain and suffering of migraine to your doctor, particularly if your migraines are chronic or intractable. Even the best medical technologies can’t see or “measure”… READ MORE
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Posted by Dr Marcus - March 15th, 2012 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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Posted by Dr Marcus - February 16th, 2012 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