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Famous Migraineurs: Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Did you know Dr. Sanjay Gupta, neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN (Cable News Network) has Migraines? Dr. Gupta, son of Damyanti and Subhash Gupta, was born on October 23, 1969, in Novi, Michigan. His parents were immigrants from India and Pakistan who worked for the Ford Motor Company. The Gupta family is very proud that... Read moreChevron
posted 10/19/2011, comments (0)|
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Migraine Medical Misadventure Leads to Young Doctor's Death

A Migraine attack won't technically kill you, but being misdiagnosed with one may. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened to 40-year-old Dr. Niamh Long of Endsleigh, Ireland. Dr. Long was a well respected general practitioner, wife and mother of three who died on January 11, 2011, due to complications from emergency surgery to repair a brain... Read moreChevron
posted 10/05/2011, comments (0)|
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Using Celexa for Migraine? See FDA Warning

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued safety announcement for Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide), an antidepressant sometimes used in Migraine prevention. This safety warning states that patients are not to use Celexa (citalopram hydrobrimde and its generics) in doses greater than 40 mgs per day. These higher doses of Celexa were... Read moreChevron
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Headache on the Hill 2011: Migraine and Headache Advocacy

I attended the fourth Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy's Headache on the Hill in Washington, D.C., last week. As a Migraineur and headache disorder sufferer I had a double challenge - to lobby Congress on behalf of all my fellow constituents in our district and state, and to attempt to stay Migraine free. I accomplished one out of two... Read moreChevron
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Lobbying and Learning about Migraine in Washington

Monday, Nancy and I are off to Washington, DC, on Migraine business. The Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy is headed to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to talk with our Senators and members of the House about the need for better Migraine and headache treatment.   We'll be starting with a meeting on Tuesday to "train" everyone who will be... Read moreChevron