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Migraine Plan for School Children In the UK

One in ten children may miss up to 82 days of school in the United Kingdom due to Migraine and headache disorders, and 20% of students will have a troublesome headache more than once a week. That's a lot of head pain for school-aged children. If their pain is not properly addressed, it had a negative effect on their home and school life. This... Read moreChevron
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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 is Not a Lupus Symptom

I have to tell you I'm a bit put off by a recent study on Migraines and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) for a number of reasons. This small study, released in August, 2011 concludes that Migraines are not a symptom of lupus. Fine. Furthermore, the study stated Migraines don't seem to be a neurologic factor in SLE and any previous incidence of... Read moreChevron
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Famous Migraineur: Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe is listed by Silberstein, Stiles, and Young among famous people who have had Migraines. As is unfortunately too often the case with historic figures, I wasn't able to find specifics about Poe and Migraine disease.   During his life, he also struggled with financial, emotional and alcohol issues. Drinking too much alcohol can... Read moreChevron
posted 09/24/2011, comments (0)|
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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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