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Those of Us with Migraine - What Are We?

by AHDA on Migraine
Wednesday, November 11 2009

What is a Migraine? I don't mean what causes it. I mean what type of thing is it? And by the way, what should we call someone with Migraine? And what should we not call that person? Recently I've been thinking about what we call things. Is Migraine an illness, a condition, a disease, or a disorder? All of... Read more Chevron

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Migraines, Stigma, and Research

by AHDA on Migraine
Sunday, October 04 2009

Recently, I've been thinking about stigma. Talking with my patients, I get the sense that most of them feel they get remarkably little respect or understanding from employers, co-workers, family, or friends. Compared to my patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's, I think my Migraine and headache patients get much less sympathy... Read more Chevron

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