Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

IACFS/ME Releases Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Guidelines for Physicians

It can be difficult to find a doctor who knows how to diagnose and treat chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis. Unfortunately, many doctors still don't believe it is a real illness, attributing its symptoms to psychological problems. And even those who do believe it's real often don't know a great deal about treating... Read moreChevron
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Ask the Clinician

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Pain shooting 7 days, pain pills not helping?

Full Question: pain shootin in top right side of head, pain in right ear sharp pain day 4 whole right side of head face sore feel numb pain in back of head right side this is day 7 right side still feel funny and pain right ear feel clogged. went to doctor thursday given pain pills not helping. does this seem like a migraine thank you. mimi.... Read moreChevron
posted 05/29/2012, comments (0)|
Lene  Andersen

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

10 Grassroots Advocates for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Many people who live with rheumatoid arthritis are engaged in advocacy and raising awareness in one way or another. Many more want to get involved, but have limited energy or don’t know what to do. As part of our celebration of Arthritis Awareness Month, we wanted to profile a number of people who have found various ways, big and small, to... Read moreChevron
posted 05/29/2012, comments (0)|
Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Migraine Question of the Week - Migraine and mini stroke?

Our readers ask some great questions about Migraine disease and other headache disorders here on HealthCentral's Migraine community. Nancy and I both answer questions in our community question and answer section. Dr. Krusz and I answer other questions in our Ask the Clinician column.   Some of the questions apply to many of our readers, and... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2012, comments (0)|
Nancy Harris Bonk

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Community Manager

Identify Risk Factors for Migraine: Medication, Obesity, Depression

Migraine, now shown to be a genetic neurological disease as opposed to a vascular condition, is one of the most debilitating and widespread conditions, affecting roughly 10 percent of people around the world. The Institute of Medicine just reported that 100 million people in America have chronic pain and about 40 million suffer with Migraine.... Read moreChevron