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Migraine Management Coach, Lawyer, Writer

Migraines, Pain & Narcotics Contracts

Chronic pain patients (sometimes including Migraine sufferers) are often asked to sign narcotics contracts, or treatment agreements, with their doctors. These contracts lay down the rules for the doctor’s prescribing narcotic pain medications. They require that the patient submit to random or scheduled drug testing to determine if they... Read moreChevron
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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

New Migraine and Headache Info on MMC, 2/15/10

Hello, everyone! For those of you who are super busy or don't feel well enough to look around for what's new, each week, I'll be posting links for you here. Links to the newest Migraine and headache information we've made available here on MyMigraineConnection. Without further ado, here's some of the newest information we've published ... Read moreChevron
posted 02/15/2010, comments (0)|
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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Opioids for Migraines - Why Not?

There are many good questions about Migraine treatments. One that comes up with some regularity is, "Why won't my doctor prescribe narcotics / opioids for my Migraines?" That's an excellent question. Nancy and I have answered it many times, but readers are understandably dissatisfied with our anwers. It's horrible to need relief and have such a... Read moreChevron
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Top 10 Migraine & Headache Question for 1/14/10

Do you have questions about headaches or Migraines? Many of our readers do, and each week, and Dr. John Claude Krusz and Teri Robert answer some of them. Dr. Krusz is a world recognized headache and Migraine expert, often conducting groundbreaking research at his clinic in Dallas. Here are this week's questions and answers... Large floater... Read moreChevron
posted 01/14/2010, comments (0)|
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Doctor won't continue opioid protocol started in WA, what to do?

Full Question:   My migraines started when I was 16, and became "Chronic Daily Migraines" when I turned 30. I am now 49 and I have been on about 36 migraine drugs, had biofeedback, acupuncture and acupressure, Botox injections and many, many other tests and procedures. I belonged to Group Health HMO in WA state for 30 years. My current... Read moreChevron
posted 01/09/2010, comments (0)|

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