Saturday, October 01, 2011
I have to tell you I'm a bit put off by a recent study on Migraines and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) for a number of reasons. This small study, released in August, 2011 concludes that Migraines are not a symptom of lupus. Fine. Furthermore, the study stated Migraines don't seem to be a neurolog...
Wow, Nancy. Thank you for sharing about this article. I can't imagine the work that must go into reading these articles and then writing about it. I really appreciate you bringing it to our attention.
I gawfawed (not sure that is a word)...but let's say reacted indignintly at what you quoted Dr. Dimos Mitsikostas as telling fellow physicians to see if their patients are happy. What the heck?! I completely agree with your points about the flaws in the study and think that it could have been very helpful to look at Lupus and Migraine being co-morbid. However as you pointed out, the lead author didn't seem to acknolwedge the co-morbidity of other conditions such as depression and Migraine. It sounds like this author has views of Migraine disease that colored this study and I'm really glad you are pointing that out!
Hey Kelly,
Thanks for much for reading. When I read that quote, my heart almost stopped! When will "they" understand Migraine is a disease pure and simple, one that needs to be managed.
Thanks again!