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   Nancy Harris Bonk Moderator

   <p>Hi katiejo5678, <br> <br> Thank you for your kind words - we're happy to hear you find <a href='http://Migraine.com' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>Migraine.com</a> helpful! <br> <br> I understand how difficult it is to live with migraine disease. It can take its toll on family and friends. I've found it helpful for my family and friends to learn about migraine disease so they have a better understanding of it. Would your husband agree to that? We have plenty of information here to help. I can direct you and your husband to these articles; <a href='https://migraine.com/?s=caretaker&amp;submit=Go' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>https://migraine.com/?s=caretaker&amp;submit=Go</a> and <a href='https://migraine.com/blog/migraine-empathy-why-its-hard-for-people-to-get-it-and-how-to-help/' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>https://migraine.com/blog/migraine-empathy-why-its-hard-for-people-to-get-it-and-how-to-help/</a> and <a href='https://migraine.com/blog/family-and-friends-that-do-not-understand-migraine-disease/' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>https://migraine.com/blog/family-and-friends-that-do-not-understand-migraine-disease/</a>. <br> <br> It sounds like it may be time to seek out the expertise of a true migraine expert if you haven't already. Primary doctors and general neurologists may be fine doctors, but have a hard time being experts in one area because they treat so many other conditions. A true migraine expert is board certified in headache medicine, which is different than being certified in neurology. These articles include information on how these doctors are different and how to find one; http://migraine.com/blog/how-are-migraine-specialists-different/ and <a href='https://migraine.com/blog/really-find-headache-specialist/' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>https://migraine.com/blog/really-find-headache-specialist/</a>. <br> <br> Have you been able to keep a detailed migraine diary to try and identify any patterns these migraine attacks have and what your triggers are? When we are able to identify our migraine triggers and learn to avoid the one we can, we may be able to reduce our migraine attack frequency and severity. If you haven't kept one yet, I would encourage you to so. You can read more here; <a href='https://migraine.com/blog/keeping-migraine-diary-basics/' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>https://migraine.com/blog/keeping-migraine-diary-basics/</a>. <br> <br> I hope this helps, <br> Nancy</p>

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   jean

   <p>This might be of interest. <br> Migraine and epilepsy have several things in common: they often co-occur and share similar symptoms, each is generally undertreated, one is often misdiagnosed as the other,1 and various medications are effective in treating both disorders.2 Recent research may help elucidate the relationship between the two and shed light on more appropriate diagnosis and treatment options. <br> <br> “Patients with migraine are more likely to have epilepsy, and patients with epilepsy are more likely to experience migraine,” Pavel Klein, MD, director of the Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center, told Neurology Advisor. In fact, people with seizure disorders are twice as likely to experience migraines which can often lead to misdiagnosis.3 <br> <br> Love, Hope and Courage to you.</p>

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