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Winter Holiday GuideEnjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines and Headaches --> Info for you...

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Chelsea
posted 12/02/2008, comments (19)

They're Back.....

Hi everyone! I haven't written in quite awhile, things have been going well-- less headaches, and less intensity- up until november 24th.   With the snow storms returning, it seems to have kicked my migraines into high gear. I'm still working with my neurologist. I'm struggling with my meds-- which dont seem to be working.  I'm on... Read moreChevron
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Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"
posted 10/06/2008, comments (6)

Migraine and Headache Pain - Do Hospitals Have To Treat It?

It's a recurring question -- "If I go to the ER for a Migraine or headache, don't they have to treat me?" There's no simple answer. Hospitals need to be accredited by JCAHO for many reasons, as described below. JCAHO standards aren't laws, but not meeting the standards can impact a hospital's accreditation. JCAHO has "standards" which must... Read moreChevron
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This animation shows one of the key causes of pain during a migraine--changes to the blood flow within the brain.

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