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Winter Holiday GuideEnjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines and Headaches --> Info for you...

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"How Do YouFeel?"

There's a scene in the movie "Star Trek: The Voyage Home" where the newly reincarnated Spock is going through a number of questions designed to reintegrate him into the Vulcan society of logic. His mother, a human, slips in a more emotional question, however: "How do you feel?" Spock, somewhat confused, answers, "I do not understand the... Read moreChevron

Topamaxamillion

I've already talked a little bit about migraine preventatives. The one that has worked best for me so far is one called Topamax. Originally created as an anti-seizure drug, it is also FDA approved for preventing migraines, as well as a host of other neurological disorders.When it comes to migraine preventatives, there seems to be a "big... Read moreChevron

Telling Others About Migraine

I'm pretty open about the fact that I suffer from migraines. Most of the people that I work with know—particularly in my immediate area, but also some other folks throughout the building. The fact that I blog about it here openly is a testament to the fact that I've really got nothing to hide when it comes to migraine.When I tell... Read moreChevron

Symptoms, Side Effects, and the Trade-offs of Medication

I have a friend at work that is fond of using the phrase "you must be on 'shrooms!" whenever he hears something incredible. Well, I'm not on "'shrooms," but some of the pills I've taken for migraines (under doctor's orders, of course) have had side effects that could rival some of the trips taken by Flower Children in the... Read moreChevron

Dealing With Unexpected Migraines

My wife is an excellent decorator. When I look around the house, I am amazed at what she can do with furniture, paint, wallpaper, and accessories. In our master bath, we now have a new accessory, a painted wooden sign that reads "Every Day is a Gift." That sign started me thinking today, and when I think, it usually gets a bit twisted. ... Read moreChevron

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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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