It is more blessed to give...We spent over an hour one evening going over the intricacies of educational and disability law as well as some basics on migraine management.... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Complexities of the Migraine Doctor/Patient Relationship...we depend, help us avoid trips to the emergency department by creating sound strategies to avoid that outcome, and, if needed, establish a claim for disability... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What "Feeling Better" Means to Me...Every day involved a significant degree of pain, disability, and frustration. There was hardly any level of feeling good, even on the "good" days.... By Jaime Sanders4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Remembering Amy Capehart: A Mother and Veteran with Migraine...Amy experienced chronic migraine disease, which caused her great pain and disability. She was a veteran of the U.S.... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Marijuana and CBD Oil...Migraine is one of the most common causes of disability in the world. Treating the symptoms is a top priority for people with migraine disease.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Chronic Migraine and Work...I'm on short term disability from my job, but that will end soon and I can't even fathom going back to 10 hour days talking to customers on the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
At Wits End!...(Been trying to get federal and state disability and that's another big treat!) I don't know what to do.... By lifecoachjane2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine in America 2015...health insurance decreased this year, potentially due to the introduction of the Affordable Care Act. 59% of respondents were employed and 14% were on disability... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When to Go to the Emergency Room for Migraine...People who have status migrainosus might have higher rates of disability.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Find a husband or push through?...had chronic migraines the longest, since I was a toddler, longer than any memory and in the last five years the different specialists have mentioned disability...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
2 Years of Hemiplegic Migraines...I had to go on disability from a job that I loved (I was an Emergency Manager for a large metropolitan city) and I tend to be an extrovert – its really... By richardkaizen2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pets and Migraine ...On a disability income, I live month to month with not a penny leftover. I could scrimp a little more, but that still wouldn’t amount to much....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesChronic
10 Ways Migraine is Not “Just a Headache”...The World Health Organization has found that migraine is one of the top 5 five leading causes worldwide of years lost due to disability (YLD).... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Short-Term Option for Migraine Prevention: Frova...Research shows that menstrual migraine headaches last longer and are associated with a greater level of disability than non-menstrual migraines. ... By Dr Hutchinson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
The Euphoria of a Migraine Reprieve...sometimes caused by migraine, sometimes by other random things — have been frustrating, but none of them have caused the same emotional pain and physical disability... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Adolescent Migraine: Q & A with Dr. Alex Feoktistov...If a patient experiences migraine-related disability, is unable to control their migraine effectively, or is noticing an increase in migraine attack frequency... By Karen Berger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing with Being Alone... My Friend Believes... It's JUST A HEADACHE!!...Yes, my friend,who must have gotten an honorary medical degree when I wasn't looking diagnosed my chronic migraine disease... for which I am on disability...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
How do you keep a job with having frequent migraines...Some people have suggested I try getting on disability, but I feel that I am able to work most of the time, I am just not able to keep...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Migraine Wonderland: Our Search for Meaning...Migraines mean pain and loss and disability, but they have also taught me to appreciate life, to be thankful for my husband and to savor every good moment... By pegs72 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breakdown...After this experience, I've decided it may be time to talk to my doctor about the possibility of going on disability, at least temporarily.... By silverphoenix132 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments