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    posted 11/21/2009, comments (0)

    Migraine Term of the Day: Ischemic Stroke

    When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come across medical terms that can be confusing. Sometimes, it's easy enough to substitute another word or a short phrase for the medical term. At other times, substituting just doesn't convey quite the same ... Read moreChevron
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    posted 11/20/2009, comments (0)

    Migraine Term of the Day: Ipsilateral

    When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come across medical terms that can be confusing. Sometimes, it's easy enough to substitute another word or a short phrase for the medical term. At other times, substituting just doesn't convey quite the same ... Read moreChevron
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    When will I have a job that understands migraines?

    It's not that I don't want to work. Migraines make it miserable to be somewhere it is hot, smelly, or stressful. Also, meds make me loopy sometimes and I'm sure that's not safe for me or others.   I just want to be in my bed when I have a headache. I may go a month or more without one-then have 2-3 a week. I just never know. I'm sure this... Read moreChevron
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    posted 11/19/2009, comments (2)

    Migraines and Thanksgiving - Plan Ahead to Enjoy!

    Take a look at this photo of a Thanksgiving dinner table. Nice, right? Oh, yes, it's nice, but you know what? It's a totally unrealistic goal if we're having a Migraine or headache problem. Personally, I think basing holiday celebrations around big meals such as we usually think of for Thanksgiving is a potential problem in more ways... Read moreChevron
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    Migraine Term of the Day: Idiopathic

    When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come across medical terms that can be confusing. Sometimes, it's easy enough to substitute another word or a short phrase for the medical term. At other times, substituting just doesn't convey quite the same ... Read moreChevron
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