Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Expert_badge Teri Robert

Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Migraines and Michele Bachmann - Facts and Perspective

Migraines have lead the news for the last week, following The Daily Caller's article about Michele Bachmann. An unusual occurrence. What wasn't unusual is that the news coverage replete with incorrect information and reeked of the stigma associated with Migraine.   Although Bachmann released a letter from Dr. Brian Monahan, the attending... Read moreChevron
posted 07/25/2011, comments (0)|
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Being Mindfully Aware of Migraine Disease

How mindful and aware are you of Migraine disease? I mean really? Since June is National Migraine Awareness Month, now might be a good time to reevaluate, reeducate and regenerate yourself (and maybe your doctor too!) on your Migraine management plan. Are you an active participant in your own health care, or are you waiting for that "magic pill"... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Teri Robert

Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

National Migraine Awareness Month: More Than Just a Headache

Each day, approximately 430,000 people are unable to go to work because of a Migraine. In a year, that adds up to 157 million lost work days and industry losses of $31 billion.   There are more than 37 million Migraineurs in America, yet Migraine disease remains misunderstood, under-diagnosed, and under-treated. The stigma that remains... Read moreChevron
posted 06/13/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Texas School Suspends, Punishes Student for Migraine

Migraines are difficult enough to cope with when you're an adult. When you're 12-years-old, they're even more difficult. Now, imagine that you're 12-years-old, and you get a Migraine at school. You do what's supposed to be the right thing. You go to the school nurse. And what does the school nurse do? She decides you're not ill. You've taken... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Teri Robert

Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Migraines, Headaches, and Invisible Illness Awareness 2010

In many discussions and comments on MyMigraineConnection, we've talked about how Migraine being an invisible illness can make things more difficult for us. Many of us also have comorbid conditions such as depression, thyroid disease, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, fibromyalgia, and others that are also invisible. September 13-19,... Read moreChevron