Monday, May 28, 2012

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Teri Robert

Teri Robert, Health Guide

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

PFO and Migraine - "Hole in the Heart" and Migraine?

One of the biggest topics of discussion amongst Migraineurs today is that of PFO, "the hole in the heart" that may contribute to Migraines. Migraineurs are asking their doctors to test them to see if they have this condition. Many of those who do want to have the hole repaired -- immediately. However, questions remain and the closure procedure is... Read moreChevron
Teri Robert

Teri Robert, Health Guide

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Headache on the Hill Report

Last week, which I spent in the Washington, DC, area, was one of the busiest, most productive weeks I can remember.  On Tuesday, the doctors who were there for Headache on the Hill spent the afternoon reviewing statistics on NIH funding for Migraine and headache research and learning how to be more effective when visiting congressional... Read moreChevron
Nancy Harris Bonk

Nancy Harris Bonk, Health Guide

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A Young Woman's Journey...

I just read a very scary news piece about a young woman. Jessi Meier, 23 suffered a stroke. Excruciating head pain woke her up one Saturday night this past March. Thinking it was Migraine she took some medication and fell back asleep. When she awoke the next morning she seemed ok and carried on with her weekend. Monday was a different story.... Read moreChevron
Teri Robert

Teri Robert, Health Guide

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Headache on the Hill - Wednesday

Good evening, everyone! We've probably all seen countless photos of the dome of the U.S. Capitol, but I have to tell you that there's something very exciting about actually being there and seeing it for yourself. I started today's visit to Capitol Hill sitting and mentally preparing myself for my meetings -- and looking at the view you... Read moreChevron
Teri Robert

Teri Robert, Health Guide

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Headache on the Hill - Tuesday

Greetings from Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, DC. It's been an interesting day of meeting new people, catching up with other people, and learning how to handle ourselves tomorrow when we all hit Capitol Hill.  In case you've been wondering, this "Headache on the Hill" project is the brain child of Dr. Robert... Read moreChevron