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mcmurraychick

its been a while

hard to believe its been over a year since i've posted here. nearly 3 years ago i found a really great migraine doctor, whos worked very hard to help me. we've made great progress. i've gone from spending most days in bed, to only having a few migraines a month. too bad my progress wasnt enough to save my job. i was... Read more Chevron

posted 02/07/2012, comments (0)|

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Teri Robert

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Those Frustrating Migraine Symptoms - Photophobia

With Migraine disease, there are many possible symptoms, including photophobia. Photophobia is increased, often painful, sensitivity to light. Photophobia often sends us seeking a dark room or has us wearing sunglasses. It can begin as early as the prodrome phase of a Migraine attack (see Anatomy of a Migraine) and continue through the... Read more Chevron

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Nancy Harris Bonk

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Shortages of Medications Used Off-Label for Migraine

The FDA has recently announced two drug shortages, diazepam (Valium) and magnesium sulfate, which can be used as rescue medications in IV injections or IV infusion to treat Migraine disease. The FDA works hard to prevent drug shortages, working closely with the manufacturers to help resolve the issue. In fact, they may ask the drug manufacturer to... Read more Chevron

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Aura Always :o(

I had 2 migraines about 5 months ago, so bad I went to the emergency room. Had MRI and other tests taken and they said I had a severe migrane. Went to other docs, exams, more exrays etc. I haven't had a migrain in 5 months but the aura has not left. 24 hours a day. Can't drive, on a leave from work, and can barely read. Words just pop out and go... Read more Chevron

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Denial of Long Term Disability

I am a 56 year old female who started having migraines 3 years ago at menopause. To date, there has been no successful treatment for my migraines, which has caused me to be unable to work as a management consultant for the past 10 months. I've tried multiple drug combinations, acupunture, chiropratic, and 3 different headache... Read more Chevron

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