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brittany7799

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Thursday, November 08, 2007
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Hi all.  I have just found this site and can't wait to find the time to go through and review all of the valuable information on here.  I am a 30-year old female who has been dealing with migraine for approximately 4 years now.  The problems started after I had my son in Decem...
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    Nancy Harris Bonk
    Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 08:27 PM

    We're glad you found our site. Information and education can make dealing with Migraine, a genetic neurological disease, a bit easier. A Migraine attack itself can make you feel groggy and sick, hopefully preventive medications, if necessary can reduce the number of attacks you are having.

     

    There are lots of options including complementary therapies to help treat Migraine. Migraine Preventive Medications - Too Many Options To Give Up! 

     

    Keeping a Migraine diary is a great idea. This allows you to see if you have triggers, what works and doesn't work for your pain. We have one you can download HERE and bring to your neurologist appointment. I bet he will appreciate it. ( He should!)

     

    Migraine Triggers can be as simple as an interrupted sleep pattern on the weekend or eating too much chocolate; even a combination of the two. Overhead lights at the office, bright sunlight and weather changes can be triggers for some Migraineurs.   

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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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