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posted 10/07/2009, comments (2)

Migraine and Depression - National Depression Screening Day

There are several conditions and diseases that are often comorbid to Migraine disease and other headache disorders. Comorbid means that we can have them at the same time, but neither causes the other. Migraine and depression are often comorbid. In the general population, the prevalence of major depressive disorder is approximately 17%.... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/01/2009, comments (9)

The Turning Point

I used to feel that I was so cursed to suffer with my migraines these past 15+ years. I used to believe that they ruined my life and I had major depression. The worse my migraines were, the worse my depression and vice-versa as my life went into a downward spiral. I wondered what I did in my life that was so terrible to deserve the suffering I was... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/14/2009, comments (0)

PTSD More Common Among Migraine Sufferers

We've known for some time now that Migraine disease and major depressive disorder (MDD) tend to be comorbid conditions. That means that we frequently see people who have both simultaneously, but neither condition causes the other. Now, research is showing a similar connection to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The data from this study... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/25/2009, comments (5)

Migraine Associated with Mental Health Disorders

Evidence has long indicated hat Migraine disease is associated with mental health disorders. In 2000, a study showed major depressive disorder to impact 47% of Migraineurs as opposed to 17% of the general population. Other studies have demonstrated links between Migraine and bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders. A new study... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/02/2009, comments (13)

Why are "Barometric Pressure Migraines" not listed in "Types of Migraines"-really bothered

Had to write email to "comments" asking them to consider adding Barometric Pressure Migraines to their list. These are real migraines, caused by weather, and can be one of the hardest of the migraines to prevent. Treatment is, unfortunately, strong pain meds, blood pressure meds, and in my case anti-vertigo meds. My neurologist of 18 years, who... Read more Chevron

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