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Famous Migraineurs: Thomas Jefferson

Nancy Harris Bonk
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My first real experience with chronic head pain...

Nancy Harris Bonk

Monday, March 23, 2009
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Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States, was born in Albernarle County, Virginia, on April 13, 1743. He graduated from William and Mary College with a degree in law and was a brilliant politician and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.   Did you also know he ...
  1. Jefferson and migraine
    betsyb
    Monday, March 23, 2009 at 05:35 PM

    Thanks, Nancy, for the interesting historical post! Too bad they didn't mention this about Jefferson in the John Adams miniseries last year to bring more attention to migraine in history and the present.

    Betsy

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    re: Jefferson and migraine
    Nancy Harris Bonk
    Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    It is surprising to find out personal information about our Presidents. We hold them in such high regard. 

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  2. Thomas Jefferson's Condition
    Topamaxsurvivor
    Friday, March 27, 2009 at 07:30 PM
    Thanks for posting that bit of info. Sounds a lot like my condition, symptoms of all three types and avoiding light.
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    re: Thomas Jefferson's Condition
    Nancy Harris Bonk
    Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    You would've have been in good company Wink

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