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Winter Holiday GuideEnjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines and Headaches --> Info for you...

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Famous Migraineurs - Terrell Davis

Migraine disease affects nearly 36 million people in the United States. It does not discriminate by age, race, or social status. You may be a third-grade teacher, firefighter, stay-at-home mom, construction worker, someone's favorite grandma or grandpa, secretary, or an NFL star but still have one thing in common: Migraine... Read moreChevron

Worst Migraine Ever?

A Migraine attack can often be a horrific experience. How we handle one can make matters better or worse.For example, when using the phrase, "this is the worst Migraine I've ever had," let's make sure it is before heading to the Emergency Room. If this is the "worst pain," you may need a CT or MRI to rule out a stroke... Read moreChevron

Fine tuning my Migraine preventive

I've been having a hard time with chronic pain and Migraines since the middle of January. Twice in the last four weeks, I have had IV infusion treatments in my doctor's office. The first treatment was not sucessful; however, the second time, my pain was significantly reduced. Since I am still in pain, my doctor and I have opted to... Read moreChevron

What to do about my Migraine.....

My Migraine seems to be haunting me. I thought my previous IV infusion would take care of this particular cycle. I guess I was wrong. Each morning I wake with a Migraine that intensifies during the day. The abortive and rescue medications I use work, but can be safely taken only two to three days a week to avoid Medication Overuse Headache.... Read moreChevron

Second Attempt at a Migraine IV Infusion

I'd like to share a recent experience I've had with my doctor's office and my head. I'd been suffering a bad Migraine cycle since my last menstrual cycle (too much information?), and it was time to take care of the pain. My first attempt at an IV infusion in the doctor's office was not successful, to say the least. I tend... Read moreChevron

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This animation shows one of the key causes of pain during a migraine--changes to the blood flow within the brain.

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