Hello, everyone!
For those of you who are super busy or don't feel well enough to look around for what's new, each week, I'll be posting links for you here. Links to the newest Migraine and headache information we've made available here on MyMigraineConnection.
Without further ado, here's some of the newest information we've published here for you:
Telcagepant for Migraine - 4/10 Update
For more than two years now, I've been telling you about a new type of Migraine medication in development; Telcagepant, a CGRP receptor antagonist medication (first known as MK0974). How are the trials going? Read on to find out...
Migraine and Headache Clinical Trials Update, 4/25/10
Most people have heard of clinical trials for Migraine treatments, but I wonder how many of us have given much thought about being in one? It sounds like a daunting experience, but it's a good way to play an active role in our health care, be exposed to new, cutting edge treatments and help with scientific data...
Migraines and My Journey to Wellness
Migraines became a part of my daily life in August, 2007. It was a stressful weekend. It was the first weekend of August. I've had doctors question that I remember the specific date, but I do. I was anxious about a couple of things... not big things, not bad things, but I was anxious...
Doctors Talking About Your Migraines?
"My doctor put negative comments about me and my Migraines into my medical record; what if he bad-mouths me to other doctors?" I see this or similar questions frequently on this site. Patients worry that their current doctor could make it hard for them to get the medical care they need...
Migraine Term of the Day:
Chat Transcripts
We're been having a great time with our monthly chats. If you missed them, or if you were there but want to review our discussions, you can check out the transcripts from all of our chats...
Want More Migraine News and Info? It's HERE!
Some of you who are former subscribers to my Putting Our Heads Together newsletter have asked me to start sending it again. When I can, I'm happy to meet your requests, so the newsletter will start going out again on Monday, April 12...
Please give some of our members some extra support or get some ideas from other members...
One of the best things about sites such as ours is that it's like having a support group from the comfort of home. Some of our members could use extra support this week. If you can, please take a few minutes to post to them:
- People just don't get it
- Are there any generic brands of topirimate that "do" seem more effective than others?
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Get Answers To Your Migraine and Headache Questions
When you have questions about Migraines or headaches, our site offers three ways to ask those questions and get answers.
Take some time to look through the questions and answers in our Community Q & A section and our Ask the Clinician archives. You may be amazed at how many of your questions are answered there.
