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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"
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Migraines and Our Hearts - Friday Is National Wear Red Day

Migraines and heart disease. Unfortunately, research has shown that there's a connection. In studies Migraine has been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attack.   Given that association and the fact that more women have Migraine than men, it's especially fitting that we observe National Wear Red Day,... Read moreChevron
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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"
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Migraine Question of the Week, 2/1/12 - Daily triptans?

Our readers ask some great questions about Migraine disease and other headache disorders here on MyMigraineConnection. Nancy and I both answer questions in our community question and answer section. Dr. Krusz and I answer other questions in our Ask the Clinician column.   Some of the questions apply to many of our readers, and are great... Read moreChevron
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Medication Profile - Lyrica Off-Label for Migraine

There's a wide variety of medications used for Migraine, most of which are prescribed off-label. If Lyrica (pregabalin) has been prescribed for you, or if you and your doctor have been considering it, here's some information that should be helpful.   Type of medication: Pregablin, brand name Lyrica, is an neuronal stabilizing agent... Read moreChevron
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Majik

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I have been suffering with migraines for over 20 yrs. I have recently been diagnosed with hemiplegic migraines. I have tried most of the medications used to treat migraines with little success and most of the triptans and antiseziure medications no longer work.
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Daily migraines

I often read about others who suffer with the brain fog, daily chronic migraines, rebound headaches and depression. I too suffer from all of the above and can think of others at times anxiety to name one. I have a migraine everyday of my life on a pain scale of waking with a 5 usually increasing to between a 7 to 9, this is daily. I haven't worked... Read moreChevron
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College professor, native New Englander, avid gardener
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Menopause + Migraines = Misery

Hello migraine community,   I needed a partial hysterectomy but opted for a full and complete one (removing ovaries also) because I had heard (and hoped!) that it would have a postitive impact on my chronic migraine condition. Since my surgery in 2010, in addition to my migraine meds, I have been on Vivelle-Dot patches, three months... Read moreChevron
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