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Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

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posted 11/21/2009, comments (0)

Migraine Term of the Day: Ischemic Stroke

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 more Chevron

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Steve85

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Living with migraines since age 11

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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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Migraine Queen

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age 66, daily rebound migraines for 41 yrs, using migergot now

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posted 11/02/2009, comment (1)

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Any longtime migraine sufferers out there who managed to get off ergotomines after years of use? I know, bite the bullet, but it's so painful. Lyrica once worked for a month, no headaches at all, but they returned. My self-diagnosis after 41 years of daily episodes is "rebound headaches." Any suggestions appreciated.

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posted 11/01/2009, comments (4)

Disability retirement

Since December 2008, I have been going through the process of asking for disability retirement where I work because chronic headache and two or more migraines a week have been my daily norm. Management did not want my position made part-time back when I asked in the summer of 2008 because it would look like they could do... Read more Chevron

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Megan Oltman

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posted 10/31/2009, comments (0)

Withholding Migraine Treatment: Cruel and Unusual

Part of the Bill of Rights, the 8th Amendment to the United States Constitution, guarantees that prisoners shall not be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment. This clause prohibits torture and has been widely cited in support of abolishing the death penalty. It also forbids the withholding of medical treatment from prisoners in need of... Read more Chevron

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