Migraine - People Who Are Living With Migraine

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posted 11/11/2009, comments (5)

Those of Us with Migraine - What Are We?

What is a Migraine? I don't mean what causes it. I mean what type of thing is it? And by the way, what should we call someone with Migraine? And what should we not call that person? Recently I've been thinking about what we call things. Is Migraine an illness, a condition, a disease, or a disorder? All of... Read more Chevron

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Have hemipaligic Migraines, since car accident in 1999

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posted 11/04/2009, comments (4)

migraines

does anyone suffer with migraines of the hemipaligic nature? They tell me it is very rare. Lucky me.

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Lisa

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Migraineur, NICU Respiratory Therapist, Mom of 5, Cake decorator

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posted 11/03/2009, comments (7)

Another Human Resource Training for FMLA

They are trying to make it as hard as possible for employees who really need FMLA to use it! This is from HR Daily Advisor website. How to Halt 'Pattern Absence' Abuse Under FMLA Topic: Leave Policy/Compliance Once employees are certified for intermittent FMLA, the Monday-Friday absence pattern begins, and there's nothing you... Read more Chevron

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Sarah

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posted 11/02/2009, comments (3)

A migraine a day....

Hi, I am new here and am was diagnosed with chronic daily migraine about a year or so ago...my migraines seem to be triggered mostly by changes in the weather (pressure) and I'm not sure what else. I'm on Topamax and Relpax and that's about it right now. Thankfully I have an appointment with a neurologist in late January that... Read more Chevron

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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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