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Migraine and Depression - National Depression Screening Day

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There are several conditions and diseases that are often comorbid to Migraine disease and other headache disorders. Comorbid means that we can have them at the same time, but neither causes the other. Migraine and depression are often comorbid. In the general population, the prevalence of ma...
  1. Depression screening
    betsyb
    Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 03:56 PM

     

    Thanks for sharing this important information about depression and migraine!

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    re: Depression screening
    Teri Robert
    Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 04:07 PM

    Betsy,

     

    You're very welcome - always!

     

    I'm one of those Migraineurs who also has major depressive disorder, and my life is so much better since I was diagnosed and started treatment. Plus, my antidepressant does a fabulous job of Migraine prevention for me too. I'm so thankful!

     

    Thanks for commenting,

    Teri

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