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Dr. William B. Young

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Dr. William Young is a neurologist at the Jefferson Headache Center. He received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and has been in practice for 30 years.
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Purplification for Migraine Advocacy

A month or two ago, a purple-haired migraine advocate said, "I dye my hair purple to advocate for migraine. Are you willing...

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By Dr. William B. Young

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Why I Prescribe Advocacy for Migraine

Yes, an old dog can learn new tricks. After 30 years of practice, I have added a new prescription for many of...

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By Dr. William B. Young

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Spoons, and How to Start a Good Conversation

Before you begin reading this article, do you need an explanation of the spoon theory? I have a patient with severe chronic...

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By Dr. William B. Young

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Argh…A Trigger is Not a Cause. Don’t Let Them Get Away With It

When someone says, “My migraine is caused by stress (or the weather, or menses, or red wine),” they are wrong. They are...

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By Dr. William B. Young

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Re-Framing Migraine

Migraine gets lousy press. Sure, we get a lot of articles in women’s magazines on “holiday headache,” “foods to avoid,” and “sex...

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By Dr. William B. Young

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