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

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Teri Robert

Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"
posted 11/20/2009, comments (0)

Migraine Term of the Day: Ipsilateral

When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come across medical terms that can be confusing. Sometimes, it's easy enough to substitute another word or a short phrase for the medical term. At other times, substituting just doesn't convey quite the same ... Read moreChevron
Steve85

Steve85

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Living with migraines since age 11
posted 11/17/2009, comments (4)

Going to the specialist!

Today I am off to The New England Center for Headache! I am so excited to move forward in my treatment I just thought I'd share my enthusiasm with everyone! Its been two months now in this cycle of constant headaches so this trip should be the start of some relief for me! Best wishes to everyone!
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posted 11/15/2009, comment (1)

Desert southwest the only place to live pain-free from Migraine?

Full Question: Hello, I am trying to get some information about weather-induced migraine.  I have been suffering from this type of headache for years, but have only recently made the connection between my headaches and living right at the intersection of the jet stream and the gulf air mass (in Little Rock, AR).  The headaches... Read moreChevron
bri83
posted 11/13/2009, comments (5)

Scary Side Effects

I have several medical conditions. These conditions require me to be on medications. Most of these medications cause constipation and once I had to go to the hospital because the pain was incredibly excrutiating and I hadn't had a bowel movement in over a month. I had to talk one of my doctors into lowering the dose of one medication and another... Read moreChevron
praeter13th
posted 11/13/2009, comments (7)

An August Migraine

There is discomfort. My mind and body are asleep but there is something wrong. My body is feeling overly warm and uncomfortable. There is pain somewhere. All is dark. The tiredness that grips me is still overwhelming the pain and discomfort, but not for much longer.   There is noise. Clattering from above that rings down into my senses and... Read moreChevron
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