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

All People Who Are Interested In "Basilar"

cheechee
posted 09/02/2007, comment (1)

Need Encouragement

I truly need some encouragement. On August 29,2007, I was diagnosed with Basilar-Type migraines.  I have two sets of migraines going on.  I  have classic migraines as well the neurologist started me on Periactin 4mg (1 tablet 4X/day) .  These headaches have really worn me down.  The last 2 months of my life have... Read moreChevron
Annette
posted 08/13/2007, comments (11)

I'm just tired

I need to know more about "complicated/complex migraines".  It's not just a "I want to know more about "what you say I have"...it's a feeling of "I have to know why? and what?"  I have had migraines since I was 20 years old.  That was my first "headache".  Migraines run in... Read moreChevron
sascha
posted 06/24/2007, comments (2)

surrendering to the enemy

since friday i've had 3 migraines.  my enemy and tyrant: the basilar migraine.  it starts with visual disturbances...usually in just one eye.  this weekend it was my left.  silvery/white tiny dots in the shape of a short line.  the line gets longer and turns into a small 'v' or an 'L'...like a check... Read moreChevron
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Nicole
posted 04/12/2007, comments (3)

Markers and Med Changes

I am not going to lie.  I have not felt like writing at all lately.  I have had a rough few months, both with the constant pain, the snow in April (what is that about, by the way?), and medication changes.  Med changes suck.  There is no other way to put it.  I am weaning off of neurontin.  Fun. ... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Seth Haplea

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Neurologist
posted 04/02/2007, comments (11)

Preventive Medication and the American Migraine Communications Study

The American Migraine Communications Study (AMCS) recently highlighted the need for improved communication between patients and healthcare professionals.  Typically, physicians and patients discuss the frequency of their attacks and ignore other important factors such as the degree and duration of impairment with each migraine. ... 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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