How do we know who has our best interests at heart?...I do understand much of the science behind effective migraine medications (I am a medical document editor by trade, after all), but I also understand that... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Life’s Path Helps Me Advocate...I have to say that I have some medical background.... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reducing the Risk of a Migraine Attack During Colonoscopy Prep...Let them know what concerns you have and ask for specific advice on ways to address those concerns given your particular medical situation.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
The strength of the placebo effect with acupuncture...Scientific and medical experts warn that the placebo effect wears off eventually, leaving people where they started.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Wear Red for Women's Heart Health!...grandparents and some aunts and uncles haven’t been so lucky—bypass surgeries, heart attacks, heart failure, and more have unpleasantly colored my family’s medical... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Migraine with Aura More Often Associated with Heart Attack or Stroke than Diabetes, Obesity or Smoking...women living with migraine with aura, one of the most important things you can do for yourself is to be sure you always include that condition among your medical... By diana-lee1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shedding Light on Hemiplegic Migraine Disease...People living with hemiplegic migraine disease face many trials, which often start with getting loved ones and medical professionals to believe in their... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Get Involved: CDC Opens Comments for New Opioid Guidelines...The CDC clearly has a bias against opioid usage by sponsoring a social media campaign called “When the Prescription Becomes the Problem.”... By Katie M. Golden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Foods Implicated in Migraines...Retrieved October 3, 2011, from ProQuest Health and Medical Complete.... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RD, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Is Advocacy Really What You Think?...When you go to your doctor's appointment you have an opportunity to talk with medical staff and even your doctor.... By Anna Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Skull-Crushing Migraines - One Of My Worst COVID-19 Symptoms...Because of some medical diagnoses, I am currently tube-fed.... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Do Female Hormones Have to Do with Pain & Pain Medications?...Recently researchers at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center have been able to make some headway in answering these important questions... By diana-lee1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Candesartan: Effective Preventive, Low Weight Gain Risk...Candesartan could be effective for those who have tried propranolol without success or can’t take beta blockers because of another medical issue.... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Private and Social Security Disability: What I Wish I Knew Before I Got Coverage...In a nutshell, after 24 months on Social Security Disability, one becomes Medicare eligible.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
What's in Your Toolbox? Migraine and OTC Supplements...Generally, the recommended dose to start with is 3mg, but as always, please consult with a medical professional.... By Shoshana Lipson6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is the Difference Between a Primary and Secondary Headache?...These include: Each of these situations may signal a concerning cause for your headaches that needs medical treatment.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Migraine & Gastroparesis: Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea...Gastroparesis is the medical term for a condition in which the stomach muscles do not properly contract to propel food through the stomach.... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
Acupressure Mats and Migraine...Have you seen acupressure mats buzzing around ads on your social media feed? I have, so I decided to see what the buzz is about.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine and the Full Moon...While working on this piece, a full internet search pulled up many results, but not from reputable medical sites.... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Imagine a Migraine World That Is Transformed...In addition to new medications at ALL stages of clinical trials, we are also seeing technology driving studies of innovative medical devices.... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments