Migraine Symptoms: Transient AphasiaIt can be a frightening and disconcerting experience to speak to someone and realize that what is coming out of our mouths sounds a bit like a golden retriever. This... By ellen6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
10 Things to Know About Talking to Your Employer About MigraineThere are serious pros and cons involved in deciding whether to disclose your migraine disease to your employer, and a great deal is at stake. While you may be lucky... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Take Two Aspirin and Pet Fido In The MorningChronic pain is common and miserable. Four of every ten patients seeing their primary care doctor for an appointment have pain as a complaint, most commonly affecting the back, head... By Dr Marcus2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
The Migraine Dirty Dozen: 12 Things Not to Say to a Chronic MigraineurDear 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... By ellen8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments375 comments
Year in ReviewIt's hard to believe that, as I write this, 2012 is only hours away. The last months of my life have been among the most difficult and the most meaningful... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine Research: Your Gift Can Go Twice As Far! Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, all new donations made this last week of the year (December 26-31, 2011) will be matched dollar-for-dollar! That means your gift... By mrf1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I've got to stop these meal-skippin' waysY’all, I have been a million times worse about not practicing what I preach than ever before. I haven’t been on more than a couple exercise walks all fall, and... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Aspartame, a Potential Migraine TriggerAspartame is found in over 6,000 food products as well as in carbonated/non-carbonated beverages that contain artificial sweeteners, including diet soft drinks, sports drinks, iced tea, fruit drinks, and powdered... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RD, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Migraine Symptoms: Yawn, Yawn, Yawn"Stop yawning, or go take a nap for a few minutes." I can just hear my dad's voice, exasperated after my tenth yawn in a row (probably without covering my... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments72 comments
When to See a Doctor for Your Migraine? Or the ER?With Migraines, there are times when one of our more difficult decisions can be whether we need to see a doctor. Or maybe we need to go to the emergency... By teri-robert5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Why does the Emergency Department treat me like a drug seeker?“Headache” pain is ranked as the #4 reason for Emergency Room visits in the United States, yet it is rarely a life threatening condition requiring emergent care or hospitalization. In... By ellen5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Sick animals and sick peopleMy little kitten, Wally (whom you’ve met before!), has not been herself lately. In early November she was spayed, and she never quite recovered. The spaying surgery put stress on... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You've Been Denied: What Can You Do Now?Being denied by your insurance company for coverage of a treatment, procedure or medication can leave you feeling helpless. It feels as though insurance companies have all the power and... By diana-lee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Who are we, anyway?Many people in the headache community refer to a person who gets migraines as a ‘migraineur.’ I disagree. I strongly prefer the term ‘person with migraine.’ Which is a better... By Prof. Joanna Kempner1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What’s the Link? Socioeconomic Status and Chronic MigraineIn my last post, I talked about the link between income and migraine prevalence. In the United States, migraine prevalence is higher in the lower income and education strata. The... By Prof. Joanna Kempner1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Foods Implicated in MigrainesThere are over 37 million people in the U.S. who suffer from migraines. For some individuals, food is a major contributor. Note: Migraine triggers vary greatly from person to person... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RD, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
What’s the link? Falling Incomes and MigraineAccording to recent reports from the Census Bureau, incomes are down across the board and poverty is on the rise. But what, if anything, does the recession have to do... By Prof. Joanna Kempner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Thyroid Disease - Part 2Continued from Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Thyroid Disease - Part 1 Migraine is a primary headache and is not *caused* by another disease or disorder. However, thyroid disease is a... By ellen5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Anti-Nausea Migraine Medication Zofran Issued New FDA WarningLast month the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new warning for anti-nausea medication Zofran. Zofran is FDA approved for treatment of cancer-related nausea (such as nausea related to... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Migraine Symptoms: Olfactory HallucinationsWhen we think of Migraine aura, the visual aura symptoms most commonly come to mind. In their diagnostic criteria for "typical aura," the International Headache Society (IHS) states that the... By teri-robert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments140 comments