Recently, a study was conducted to see if there was any correlation between Migraine and atherosclerosis (harding of plaque in artieries) and increased risk of venous thromboembolism (blood clots), aka VTE.
People who suffer Migraine with aura (MWA) are at an increased risk for stroke (see Migraine and Stroke... Read more
Having chronic illness can make life difficult. When these illnesses are "invisible," it becomes almost intolerable at times. September 8 - 14, 2008 is National Invisible Chronic Illness Week. This years theme is ''Hope Can Grow from the Soil of Illness.''
Karen Lee Richards, co-founder of the National Fibromyalgia... Read more
Our daughter's freshman year of college began last Monday, and our son begins eighth grade on Tuesday. With long lists in hand for both, we made plenty of shopping trips. We have almost everything covered for both teens - supplies, books and dorm room necessities included.
What needs attention is their MAPP, Migraine... Read more
Yesterday my husband took our son and his friend to an amusement park. It was a bright, sunny, warm day. They were all very excited about doing something they had been looking forward to all summer. With bathing suits and towels in hand, they went on their mini "man-cation."
This park has quite a few... Read more
My daughter Sarah's high school graduation was in June. My sister gave her a week's trip to Ireland. To say the least, Sarah is the apple of my sister's eye! She also said anyone else who wanted to go could - meaning me and my mother - but at our own expense.
My mom was "in" right away and of course I wanted to... Read more