tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9360387792315267622024-02-02T08:35:37.237-05:00Pink Pearl Girl's Migraine WorldRuminations, contemplations, communications,<br>excogitations, fascinations, revelations,<br>irritations, provocations, and exasperations<br>of a chronic MigraineurPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-16450887499481140632013-04-08T14:42:00.000-04:002013-04-08T14:42:51.469-04:00My Open Letter to Nancy Grace: A Migraine is NOT a Headache<br />
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Dear Nancy Grace,<br />
I was watching your recaps of weeks 13 and 14 of the Jody Arias trial (accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander in 2008) this past weekend. You were discussing a<a href="http://www.hlntv.com/article/2013/03/27/live-blog-can-defense-witness-explain-arias-lies"> day court recessed early</a> because Arias had a Migraine. A few times you said court recessed because Arias "had a Headache"...I think you said "just a Headache". See <a href="http://www.hlntv.com/article/2013/03/27/jodi-arias-migraine-holds-trial-nancy-grace">Headache: Did Arias migraine put brakes on trial?</a><br />
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The problem is <b>Migraines are <span style="color: red;">NOT</span> Headaches</b>. A Headache is one of the many symptoms of a Migraine attack and some people don't even experience a Headache during an attack. The head pain of a Migraine attack can be excruciating. It's throbbing pain that's caused by misfiring of neurons. One of the ways a Migraine differs from other types of head pain is because it's (usually) one-sided.<br />
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Migraine is a neurological biological genetic disease. It's a disease just like Diabetes, Epilepsy or Cancer. There is no cure for Migraine but for over 95% of Migraineurs (Migraine sufferers) frequency and intensity can be minimized or even prevented through things like medication or trigger avoidance.<br />
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Arias claims she's having Migraine attacks because she's not being provided lunch. I'm not a neurologist and neither are you but, I bet you and I can offer this advice...<b>EAT SOMETHING</b>. If she has another attack during court, instead of recessing court for the day, if she's been prescribed a Triptan (a Migraine-specific medication that comes in various delivery methods such as a tablet, injection, nasal spray and sublingual) use it, and lie down in a dark room for an hour. If this helps, court can resume. If this doesn't help, then the court can decide what the plans are for the remainder of the day. Depending on the specific Triptan, she may be able to take another dose or another treatment can be administered. Many Migraineurs have a treatment plan (both written and unwritten) that outlines what the next step is when their primary method fails. Maybe she should too.<br />
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Did Arias have a Migraine attack? Did she have a Headache? Was she faking? We'll never know. I will say this, I know thousands of Migraineurs and, although possible, I have never met anyone who's ONLY symptom of a Migraine attack is a Headache.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Pam<br />
Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-2734758797876372362010-11-17T12:19:00.000-05:002010-11-17T12:19:30.385-05:00Love Beats Hate Blogging Event<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij__vDEvY9TZ0SoXW45suyIujuE0_LRqDtaOJK3lhT7Axra0pS4SxO9FGtaKQuLomn_SECRk0UJGqvftJ3L1Pf64XdN-bSRKXw4BRgEuw-W0oETaElcsUKAYH_xTCwcH5PwGh0uiFUCJQN/s1600/LoveBeatsHate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij__vDEvY9TZ0SoXW45suyIujuE0_LRqDtaOJK3lhT7Axra0pS4SxO9FGtaKQuLomn_SECRk0UJGqvftJ3L1Pf64XdN-bSRKXw4BRgEuw-W0oETaElcsUKAYH_xTCwcH5PwGh0uiFUCJQN/s200/LoveBeatsHate.jpg" width="158" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Bloggers are uniting today to spread the message about how <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">LOVE</span></b> in online communities triumphs over haters who attack marginalized populations.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">For a list of people participating in this blog event go to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.linkytools.com/wordpress_list.aspx?id=55901&type=basic"><b>Linky Tools</b></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">. For more information check out </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><a href="http://chronichealing.com/love-beats-hate-blogging-event-please-join-us/"><b>Chronic Healing.com</b></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"> and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Beats-Hate/142334239149548"><b>Love Beats Hate</b></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"> (Facebook link).</span>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-38492625120704097252010-11-04T13:13:00.000-04:002010-11-04T13:13:55.062-04:00Thoughts of the Day<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">If you think </span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b>MEDICAL</b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b> Marijuana</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> has anything to do with south of the border drug cartels, dime bags of weed bought on the street, addiction or gateways drugs -You're wrong and you need to EDUCATE YOURSELF.</span></span></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Ever wonder why someone using opioids such as Morphine, Demerol or Fentanyl would trade them for </span><b>MEDICAL Marijuana</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> in a heartbeat if it provided at least the same if not better pain relief?</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Ask someone suffering a terminal disease or debilitating chronic pain if they'd use </span><b>MEDICAL Marijuana</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> if it meant they could be pain free for 10 minutes to do simple things (like standing at the sink washing dishes) you take for granted ever day.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Ask an MS patient with involuntary muscle spasms, an AIDS patient with Wasting Syndrome, or a Chemo patient suffering with severe nausea/vomiting if they think </span><b>MEDICAL Marijuana</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> has no proven or acceptable medical use.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Before you say anything about SMOKING </span><b>MEDICAL Marijuana</b><span style="font-weight: normal;">, check out the new delivery systems researchers come up with every day (i.e. <a href="http://www.gwpharm.com/sativex.aspx">Sativex</a>).</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">And check your facts before you say </span><b>MEDICAL Marijuana</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> kills. <a href="http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000145">According to FDA</a> data, Marijuana was NOT reported as a primary cause of death at all between January 1,1997 to June 30, 2005.</span></span></span></span></span></div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-88740157910381820802010-10-29T13:45:00.000-04:002010-10-29T13:45:02.614-04:00Migraine Sufferers Have Lower Annual Incomes<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvsqu8JatgqWypA9Gkp6jGRF8Ccz9TPoFoBFsokreMUZr1qobQug1Rjshsz0-g4PDOOFF2YDslg-OOzfvC4RiK9k4TrlOa6PsVqvP3V465YY-akXMBgnLn8PBLYg8-Vn8693pnwZhD3eo/s1600/dollar+sign.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvsqu8JatgqWypA9Gkp6jGRF8Ccz9TPoFoBFsokreMUZr1qobQug1Rjshsz0-g4PDOOFF2YDslg-OOzfvC4RiK9k4TrlOa6PsVqvP3V465YY-akXMBgnLn8PBLYg8-Vn8693pnwZhD3eo/s320/dollar+sign.gif" width="207" /></a>Results of <a href="http://www.headaches.org/press/NHF_Press_Kits/Press_Kits_-_AMPPS_Fact_Sheet">The American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention study</a> (AMPP) was presented at <a href="http://www2.kenes.com/ehmtic/Pages/Home.aspx">The 2010 European Headache and Migraine Trust International Congress</a> (EHMTIC) on October 29, 2010. This study found those with Chronic Migraine (greater that or equal to 15 days per month) are more likely to have annual household incomes below $30,000 vs. those with Episodic Migraine (less than 15 days per month).</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The AAMP is the largest Migraine study every conducted. Questionaires were mailed to 163,000 participants beginning in 2004 and 24,000 of them were followed annually through 2009. Income statistics were acquired from 6,927 participants – 373 Chronic Migraineurs and 6,554 with Episodic Migraines. The results show 38.3% of Chronic Migraineurs and 26.5% of Episodic Migraineurs had annual household incomes of less than $30,000.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">To assist in determining Migraine and Headache impact on daily life, participants in 2009 used <a href="http://www.headachetest.com/">The Headache Impact Test (HIT-6)</a>. This test helps</div><blockquote>measures the burden of headache in areas including work, school, social life and feeling such as fatigue, irritability and difficulty with concentration over the previous month.</blockquote><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Scores on this test range from 36-78. You can take this test online by visiting <a href="http://www.headachetest.com/">The Headache Impact Test (HIT-6)</a>. For a paper copy, and to see the questions click <a href="http://www.headachetest.com/HIT6/PDFS/English.pdf">HERE</a>,</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Assistant Professor of Neurology at the <a href="http://www.einstein.yu.edu/home/default.asp">Albert Einstein College of Medicine </a>and Director of Behavioral Medicine at the <a href="http://www.montefiore.org/services/headache_center/">Montefiore Headache Center</a> in Bronx, NY, study co-investigator <a href="http://www.einstein.yu.edu/home/faculty/profile.asp?id=10755&O=1">Dawn C. Buse, PhD</a> said,</div><blockquote>These results reinforce the fact that the impact of headache is most significant among persons with chronic migraine when compared to persons with episodic migraine. In addition, we find that headache impact is predicted by headache pain intensity, severity of associated symptoms, and the presence of depression.</blockquote><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="http://www.einstein.yu.edu/home/faculty/profile.asp?id=7405">Richard B. Lipton, MD</a>, study co-investigator, Professor of Neurology at Einstein and Director of Montefiore adds,</div><blockquote>...chronic migraine, its symptoms, and comorbidities including depression and anxiety are very treatable. (He) advises, “Persons living with chronic migraine should speak with a knowledgeable health care professional about available treatments.</blockquote>A research grant to the <a href="http://www.headaches.org/">National Headache Foundation</a> from <a href="http://www.ortho-mcneilneurologics.com/">Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Inc.</a> funded the AMPP. Additional analysis were supported by <a href="http://www.allergan.com/index.htm">Allergan, Inc.</a>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-986483145489101852010-10-19T10:20:00.000-04:002010-10-19T10:20:22.220-04:00Tylenol Stinks (AGAIN!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQD8rwnVyJd8Y6aMpxNKz6M3l0G9VunnGIghJvD96C0qCZIM68o24V_Suyv4hdFhq-OPWkZ5NDh-ISSqHhVpxwr27zMpNcJe6vd3iEi1V7GvpQ88UbIl1iBbOgvT9aJwD5fgxH-MBeIsHO/s1600/Tylenol_8_hour_pills_closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQD8rwnVyJd8Y6aMpxNKz6M3l0G9VunnGIghJvD96C0qCZIM68o24V_Suyv4hdFhq-OPWkZ5NDh-ISSqHhVpxwr27zMpNcJe6vd3iEi1V7GvpQ88UbIl1iBbOgvT9aJwD5fgxH-MBeIsHO/s200/Tylenol_8_hour_pills_closeup.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="http://www.jnj.com/connect/news/all/McNeil-Consumer-Healthcare-Announces-Voluntary-Recall-Of-One-Product-Lot-Of-Tylenol-8-Hour-Caplets-50-Count-Sold-In-The-US-And-Puerto-Rico"><b>Johnson & Johnson's McNeil Consumer Healthcare</b></a>, is recalling one lot (128,000 bottles) of <a href="http://www.tylenol.com/product_detail.jhtml?id=tylenol/headbody/prod_8.inc&prod=subp8"><b>Tylenol 8 Hour caplets</b></a> in 50-count bottles because of a musty or moldy odor. This is thought to be caused by trace amounts of <a href="http://onlyscience.net/2009/12/29/tylenol-recall/"><b>2,4,6-tribromoanisole</b></a>, a fungicide used to treat packing materials and wooden pallets. Consumers complained of stomach pain, nausea/vomiting and diarrhea after taking the pills.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">This is the <b>FIFTH (5</b><sup><b>th</b></sup><b>)</b> time Johnson &Johnson has recalled a nonprescription medication because of complaints of an unpleasant odor and their <b>THIRTEENTH (13</b><sup><b>th</b></sup><b>)</b> product recall this year.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Click <a href="http://www.tylenol.com/"><b>www.tylenol.com</b></a> or call <b>1-888-222-6036</b> if you need instructions on receiving a refund. If you have medical concerns, contact your healthcare provider. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">For more information see <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wirestory?id=11911124&page=2"><b>J&J Again Recalls Tylenol for Moldy Smell</b></a> or <a href="http://www.annarbor.com/health/tylenol-recall-announced-128000-bottles-of-8-hour-caplets-to-be-pulled-off-shelves/"><b>Tylenol recall announced, 128,000 bottles of eight-hour caplets to be pulled off shelves</b></a>.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Photo courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30223382@N06/3437101381/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Deborah Austin</b></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-7542180286080566712010-10-18T10:09:00.001-04:002010-10-18T11:49:26.076-04:00It's About Time: FDA Finally Approves Botox for Migraine Prevention<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmSsnVaKmXf24z-WKCfiwkyOX-C66sNBKH_-EShLIw8lfLcIONI0g-vLV7XhNyS2tBNudncLQRkC2uXaBjcaFflQKWAXiQEazJHFIB7rOt6dOKQ_r7U5Lxegb9Atv2vc4G1GzGZ6kC4hv/s1600/Fda1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmSsnVaKmXf24z-WKCfiwkyOX-C66sNBKH_-EShLIw8lfLcIONI0g-vLV7XhNyS2tBNudncLQRkC2uXaBjcaFflQKWAXiQEazJHFIB7rOt6dOKQ_r7U5Lxegb9Atv2vc4G1GzGZ6kC4hv/s1600/Fda1.jpg" /></a>Doctors have been using Botox for years to treat chronic Migraine even though it wasn't FDA approved for this disease. As of last Friday, <a href="http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm229782.htm">the FDA finally approved it for chronic Migraine</a> prevention. For those of you who have never tried it because of the cost should now have an easier time getting your health insurance to pay for this treatment.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Botox is a poison that's injected around the head to lessen future head pain. The FDA recommends injections every three months. It doesn't work for everyone but many people have had success with it. If you've never tried it, this might be something to consider.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">For more information see <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/10/15/migraines.botox/index.html?section=cnn_latest">FDA approves Botox as a Migraine preventive</a>.</div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-76506043001703414602010-10-12T17:48:00.000-04:002010-10-12T17:48:39.149-04:00October 2010 Headache & Migraine Blog Carnival - Hobbies and Coping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6F6QYnkJer7xWUTzngkPFbaExpFIWFIIYeUdmwGhg4ga-ajNJw4zmV95v4-JlSlaaN0FOgBxePge4jJ0B25GS-mYKfCLhex9ZsrIhpAvET7x_8nRtGOlnxiawWtcdGlwBqAbrlPnaqcio/s1600/HeadacheBlogCarnivalLogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6F6QYnkJer7xWUTzngkPFbaExpFIWFIIYeUdmwGhg4ga-ajNJw4zmV95v4-JlSlaaN0FOgBxePge4jJ0B25GS-mYKfCLhex9ZsrIhpAvET7x_8nRtGOlnxiawWtcdGlwBqAbrlPnaqcio/s1600/HeadacheBlogCarnivalLogo.jpg" /></a></div>Check out October's edition of the <a href="http://somebodyhealme.dianalee.net/2010/10/hobbies-coping-october-2010-headache.html">Headache & Migraine Blog Carnival</a> posted over at Diana Lee's site <a href="http://somebodyhealme.dianalee.net/">Somebody Heal Me</a>. The theme for this edition is "How have your hobbies helped you cope with your Headache disorder?"<br />
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Don't know what a blog carnival is? A blog carnival is a collection of links to a variety of a blogs on a central topic. The Headache & Migraine Blog Carnival provides both Headache and Migraine Disease patients and people who blog about headache disorders with unique opportunities to share ideas on topics of particular interest and importance to us. Visit <a href="http://somebodyhealme.dianalee.net/2010/10/hobbies-coping-october-2010-headache.html">this month's carnival</a> for a collection of informative entries on the role hobbies play in those who suffer with Headache disorders or other chronic illnesses.Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-249792421140968102010-10-11T13:00:00.001-04:002010-10-11T13:51:15.848-04:00Mom Finds Perfect Way To Communicate With Daughter About Suicide of Rutgers StudentI rarely blog about something off topic, but today I'm making an exception. If you're a parent with a kid in high school or college, you may have found it really hard to talk to him/her about the Rutgers student "<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/03/AR2010100300704.html"><b>who committed suicide after his sexual encounter with a man in his dormitory room was secretly streamed online</b></a>".<br />
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<a href="http://vicky-bell.blogspot.com/"><b>Vicky Bell</b></a> found a perfect way to communicate her feelings with her college student daughter by writing her a letter. Please take a few minutes and read what Vicky so eloquently wrote in <a href="http://vicky-bell.blogspot.com/2010/10/letter-to-my-daughter-in-wake-of.html">"<b>Letter to my daughter (in the wake of senseless tragedy)</b></a>".<br />
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Thanks for writing this beautiful letter, Vicki.Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-24316981938001747222010-10-11T01:09:00.002-04:002010-10-11T23:23:17.056-04:00Having a Hobby Can Help You Cope With Migraine or Any Other Illness<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Like others in the same situation I'm in, I lose a lot of time to Migraine Disease and chronic illness. I call this my “<i><b>downtime</b></i>”. In addition to being unable to do anything, I used to spend much of this time wondering what I “<i>woulda</i>”, “<i>coulda</i>” and “<i>shoulda</i>” been doing. Just thinking about the dishes piled up in the sink or the grocery shopping that needed to be done drove me crazy.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Over time, I've learned how to manage my time better and incorporate simple things (such as online grocery shopping and bill paying) to free up time on my good days – my “<b><i>uptime</i></b>”. Because of this freed up time, I now have time for my hobby.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobby%20">Wikipedia</a>, says a hobby is:</div><blockquote>an activity of interest that is undertaken for pleasure or relaxation, typically done during one's leisure time.</blockquote><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">On the other hand, <a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hobby">Urban Dictionary</a>, says a hobby is:</div><blockquote>Something you like enjoy doing until you decide making it your profession...</blockquote><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">My definition of a hobby is a combination of both:</div><blockquote>“an activity of interest that is undertaken for pleasure or relaxation, typically done during one's leisure time” you enjoy “doing until you decide making it your profession”.</blockquote><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">If you're considering a hobby, here's some things to keep in mind...</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
<ul><li>A lot of people will tell you a hobby is a waste of time. <span style="color: #dc2300;"><b>IGNORE THEM</b></span>.</li>
<li>A hobby is a good way to learn about something that you didn't know much about before or realize a passion or talent you didn't know you had.</li>
<li>A hobby can keep your mind active.</li>
<li>A hobby can help you express your creativity</li>
<li>Having a hobby is a good way to relax and reduce stress.</li>
<li>A hobby is a good networking tool – It's a good way to share common interests with others or learn from others with different interests.</li>
<li>Doing something fun can help reduce depression.</li>
<li>Some hobbies can reduce the affects of certain physical conditions such as improving strength, dexterity or range of motion.</li>
<li>A hobby can help manage your pain. The article <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52384">Hobbies Help Arthritic Hands</a> suggests you do the activity "immediately after you take your pain medication or at a time of day when you feel better..." The article offers other suggestions such as using heat treatment before the activity and taking frequent breaks to stretch.</li>
</ul></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">My hobby just kinda happened. I have always enjoyed crocheting but the thought of myself sitting in a rocking chair, surrounded by balls of yarn, doing the granny thing making doilies and potholders drove me nuts. Fortunately I kept seeing things that inspired me. Everywhere I went, everything I did, flipping through magazines, on the internet, whatever, wherever...I'd see something and think, "<i>that would make the most awesome afghan</i>". Eventually I was able to block the rocking chair image out of my mind and dive in...</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">I make afghans using a technique called “<i><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisian_crochet">Tunisian Crochet</a></b></i>”. Many people consider this to be a cross between knitting and crochet. Unlike traditional crochet, one row of Tunisian is worked in two different passes. Loops are worked on the hook in the first pass and worked off the hook in the second. The work is never turned so the right side is always the facing side.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">I prefer making my afghans using a special hook called a flexible afghan hook (Picture on left below). It looks like a regular crochet hook that has a cable on the end so that I can put a lot of loops on the hook. Other people use a very long hook with a stopper on the end . (Top hook in picture on right below. Bottom hook is a regular one.)<br />
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Here are some examples of what I do. My afghans use lots of color changes using a technique similar to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intarsia_(knitting)">Intarsia</a>.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">And finally, to answer the question, “<i><b>Do you sell those things?</b></i>” The answer is <b>NO</b>. However I do give them away and I will consider a trade or barter. If you can come up with the idea for my next one, I will make it for you. This is not a joke, game or contest. It's simple, if I like your idea, <b>IT'S YOURS</b>. You can email me, leave me a comment here or contact me on Facebook. If you wish to send me a picture, that's fine too.</div></div><div style="line-height: 0.22in; margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">MigraShades are darker than regular sunglasses. The lenses have internal filters to block UVA/UVB and horizontal light waves. Unlike regular sunglasses, these glasses filter blue light and reflective light and eliminate haze and erratic wave lengths. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The benefits of MigraShades are listed <a href="http://www.migrashades.com/benefits.asp">HERE</a> and you can order a pair for $139 <a href="http://www.migrashades.com/shop.asp">HERE</a>.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">More information can be found in the press release <a href="http://www.prlog.org/10969763-new-migrashades-sunglasses-provide-help-for-migraine-sufferers.html">New MigraShades Sunglasses Provide Help For Migraine Sufferers</a>.</div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-18021605345869127592010-05-07T10:21:00.001-04:002010-05-07T10:21:59.742-04:00School Information Migraine Packs for Students, Parents and Teachers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhApxrY1M70WDEzQ6B172tkFs2ciLBtAuDCvh31RZO8FpSgHGrkMuaxLfFGTZgd2l-c6tl-8_tqK83SZp1QLCOPLzeGwNjlKXueSDagt9y8cPsnuyMgAKnbqSuZYXGnrOPS_F9HW4nd90Dr/s1600/brochure.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhApxrY1M70WDEzQ6B172tkFs2ciLBtAuDCvh31RZO8FpSgHGrkMuaxLfFGTZgd2l-c6tl-8_tqK83SZp1QLCOPLzeGwNjlKXueSDagt9y8cPsnuyMgAKnbqSuZYXGnrOPS_F9HW4nd90Dr/s200/brochure.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Please forgive my absence. My computer blew last September and I'm just getting back to my online life.<br />
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Here's some information just in time for school exams. The <a href="http://www.migraine.ie/" target="_blank">Migraine Association of Ireland</a> (MAI) has new downloadable <a href="http://www.migraine.ie/index.php?id=234" target="_blank">School Information Packs</a> for students (teens), parents and teachers. The MAI says:<br />
<blockquote>The new Schools Information Pack aims to raise awareness of migraine and how it can affect children's schoolwork and their personal and family lives. The pack also arms parents and students with practical and reliable information about the condition, which will help reduce the significant impact it can have.</blockquote>Below is the MAI's description of each Information Pack and the location of the download.<br />
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<b>Students</b><br />
The guide for students aims to inform and educate about migraine and also to encourage teenagers to take responsibility for managing their own condition. The booklet contains useful lifestyle tips on reducing the impact of migraine as well as features on famous migraineurs and managing migraine at exam time.<br />
Click <b><a href="http://www.migraine.ie/assets/files/Presentations/Schools%20Pack/teenagers.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for this download.<br />
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<b>Parents</b><br />
In this booklet we highlight the importance of having the condition diagnosed early, so that the effect it has on the child's life can be minimised. We also point out the main differences between migraine in children and adults. Although migraine runs in families, parents sometimes fail to recognise their child's migraine symptoms if they are different to their own.<br />
Parents are of course, their child's immediate source of support. The booklet offers advice for parents in helping their child cope with their migraine attacks, while at the same time recommending that the child takes responsibility for managing their own condition.<br />
Click <b><a href="http://www.migraine.ie/assets/files/Presentations/Schools%20Pack/parents.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for this download.<br />
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<b>Teachers</b><br />
The teachers guide to migraine is a short explanation of the condition, how to recognise or even predict it in students and what to do if an attack occurs in the classroom. Because migraine can interfere with a students work throughout their school-life, we also offer advice which may help get the student back to their desk as soon as possible, without having to send the student home.<br />
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Migraine attacks can also be triggered by events related to school and its environment and these issues are also covered.<br />
Click <b><a href="http://www.migraine.ie/assets/files/Presentations/Schools%20Pack/teachers.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for this download.Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-33315645138433969412009-09-02T14:00:00.004-04:002009-09-02T14:16:36.615-04:00Wish Your Doctor Had A Migraine?Ever wish your doctor could experience a Migraine attack just so he/she knows what you're going through?<br /><br /><p>Richard E. Waltman, MD, family physician in Tacoma, Washington, and a member of Medical Economics' Editorial Advisory Board, says that he does not wish "terrible disease and suffering for all of my colleagues" but makes the following six suggestions to help doctors do a better job:</p><ul><li>Every physician should have to wait for an hour,</li><li>Every physician should have a foley catheter inserted,</li><li>Every physician should go to an out-of-town emergency department at midnight,</li><li>Every physician should get a good case of the flu,</li><li>Every physician should have a scare, <em>and</em></li><li><strong>Every Physician should have a Migraine</strong></li></ul><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none">Y'all have to read this: <a href="http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=621947&pageID=1&sk=&date=">Why every physician should have a migraine</a></div><br /><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none">BRAVO Dr. Waltman!</div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-6284279838650413352009-09-02T12:06:00.000-04:002009-09-02T12:06:35.920-04:00Cindy McCain's Migraine SecretYou may want to check this out...<br />
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Friday's issue of People magazine will contain an interview with Cindy McCain (wife of U.S. Senator and former GOP presidential candidate John McCain) about her struggle with severe Migraines.<br />
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McCain said when she first explained what her Migraine pain felt like to her husband, John, she described it with a word he would understand -- "<em><strong>torture</strong></em>". McCain says, <br />
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<blockquote>Being tied to a chair for four days. I can't imagine how unbearable that pain must have been, but yeah, I can, because a migraine may come close.</blockquote>McCain is trying to raise awareness about Migraine Disease and will be addressing the <a href="http://www.ihc2009.org/">International Headache Congress</a> on Sept. 10 in Philadelphia. <br />
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For more information click <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20301924,00.html">Cindy McCain's Secret Struggle with Migraines</a>.Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-84384474716102107712009-09-01T13:36:00.001-04:002009-09-01T13:39:28.070-04:00CVS Offering Free Flu Shots for the Unemployed<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_zkvJiwlKO-VPqip5_-fopXn6YDrOpEiCBWjn4xdcfQ0_5JieWr5jv5j0D83Le1MRKnTAhLXg7ZQ-yc1WWlaXZIjOqkKp7hKZcntVTXkcrcC_UbWFvgGArf9n3jakeuQ882Yrlo8fo6P/s1600-h/syringe1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 61px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376554863265455122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_zkvJiwlKO-VPqip5_-fopXn6YDrOpEiCBWjn4xdcfQ0_5JieWr5jv5j0D83Le1MRKnTAhLXg7ZQ-yc1WWlaXZIjOqkKp7hKZcntVTXkcrcC_UbWFvgGArf9n3jakeuQ882Yrlo8fo6P/s200/syringe1.jpg" /></a>Good news if you are unemployed and need a flu shot...<br />Starting today, September 1, CVS Caremark is offering free flu shots for the unemployed.<br /><br />Yesterday, CVS Caremark announced that they will be offering 100,000 free flu shots as part of a nationwide effort.<br /><div><blockquote><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none">The program will include on-site flu clinics at One-Stop Career Center locations and distribution of vouchers for free flu shots at CVS/pharmacy or MinuteClinic...</div></blockquote>Additionally, beginning September 15, CVS will hold more than 9,000 flu shot clinic events in select CVS/pharmacy stores. If you have health insurance, this vaccination may be covered.<br /><br />To read about this program cllick here: <a href="http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=114559">CVS Caremark to offer free vaccines for unemployed</a></div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-22323753837373934402009-05-14T18:00:00.004-04:002009-05-14T18:23:32.280-04:00Free Migraine Medication for the Unemployed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NoqvnOlLRsjwd8IICxRyDJo8FPau-Krnroesr20UtK_Ct3Pp1R37rfM8qWU2s6t-iHhM2gKfhA6na2MPDc3abwZ48kX7yHzo3yHHemhjCUCGqecofN3YPgAt9lRSQKnvbcomU23Ct6Tt/s1600-h/pills1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NoqvnOlLRsjwd8IICxRyDJo8FPau-Krnroesr20UtK_Ct3Pp1R37rfM8qWU2s6t-iHhM2gKfhA6na2MPDc3abwZ48kX7yHzo3yHHemhjCUCGqecofN3YPgAt9lRSQKnvbcomU23Ct6Tt/s320/pills1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335804535967223746" border="0" /></a><br />If you've lost your job this year (since January 1), are uninsured and have been using a <a href="http://www.pfizer.com/home/" target="_blank">Pfizer</a> medication for at least 3 months, you may be eligible for Pfizer's <b>FREE</b> medicine program. Starting Thursday, you can call <b>866-706-2400</b> toll-free to sign up for this program. Starting July 1, you'll be able to apply online on the <a href="http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/pages/misc/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Pfizer Helpful Answers</a> website. This site is available now and has a lot of information about this and other Pfizer aid programs.<br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br />If you've lost your job, you'll have to sign a statement confirming you are suffering financial hardship and provide a notice from your employer confirming your job loss. Pfizer is accepting applications through December 31 and will provide you with your medication until you get insurance again - up to 12 months.<br /><br />This program consists of over 70 medications including antiseizure medications, antidepressants and heart medications, used to prevent Migraine. They also manufacture <a href="http://www.relpax.com/" target="_blank">Relpax</a>, the <a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=25211" target="_blank">Triptan</a> used to abort an acute Migraine attack as well as various other medications a Migraine sufferer uses.<br /><br />For more information click <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520168,00.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><div class="zemanta-pixie"><img src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=d5837c3e-609a-8f86-974f-7dc7fbb2eec1" class="zemanta-pixie-img" /></div></div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-32434264493354055742009-05-01T12:35:00.010-04:002009-05-01T12:58:25.596-04:00Dear Migraine Friends...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6SYCpaA_4sLU-6K5AmhFk9Wz5X_00X7ok6A1ILZJfkvJBWod_Jda7doddBkbx921JLBiouj5JlQ_NSkkffQ455NsHXC4KZyuFSi3ZJ12YHmPlKcGMBPK_lX8V0vXELmyQdnf7Xi5ZA4qS/s1600-h/bra6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6SYCpaA_4sLU-6K5AmhFk9Wz5X_00X7ok6A1ILZJfkvJBWod_Jda7doddBkbx921JLBiouj5JlQ_NSkkffQ455NsHXC4KZyuFSi3ZJ12YHmPlKcGMBPK_lX8V0vXELmyQdnf7Xi5ZA4qS/s320/bra6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330895668513034802" border="0" /></a>Dear All My Well-Intentioned Friends,<br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Yes, I did receive the article you emailed me (<span style="font-style: italic;">all 47 of them</span>) about how losing weight can "<i>cure</i>" my Migraines. I was so thrilled to receive it, that I <a href="http://pinkpurlgurl.blogspot.com/2008/12/increase-risk-of-migraine-and-headache.html" target="_blank">wrote about it</a>.<br /><br />I want you to know, I was just as thrilled to receive the article, "<a href="http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/473508" target="_blank">The art of the bra</a>", you emailed me about having the correct bra size and how it would help my Migraines.<br /><br />How smart to think that this may be my Migraine "<i>cure</i>". Although I do have to say, there was no mention of the word "<i>cure</i>" in this article. It does say that wearing the wrong bra can be a health issue. It also says wearing the wrong size bra can cause neck, shoulder and/or back pain. So, this type of pain can trigger a headache that could possibly trigger a Migraine.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PZW74828JtuWUAXHSjJuV7NfWA99IOvVNyk_M1-NXJBjAWDt4ruSpJtbcDdngxtTa39wwbWMLgY28FUKcEquqAm2M4RN2l3JUsizLJvnCtivnpYwheGhPDF8-4UOwp8kVqxzIJ5qslG1/s1600-h/trash4.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 64px; height: 64px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PZW74828JtuWUAXHSjJuV7NfWA99IOvVNyk_M1-NXJBjAWDt4ruSpJtbcDdngxtTa39wwbWMLgY28FUKcEquqAm2M4RN2l3JUsizLJvnCtivnpYwheGhPDF8-4UOwp8kVqxzIJ5qslG1/s200/trash4.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330899648671566690" border="0" /></a>As always, I'm adding this information to my special folder (you know, the one with the cute little picture of a trashcan on it) that has all the other Migraine information you've sent. I don't know what I'd do without all the articles about losing weight, drinking <a href="http://headaches.about.com/cs/alternative/a/noni_juice.htm" target="_blank">Noni Juice</a>, having <a href="http://www.headacheexpert.co.uk/can-surgery-relieve-migraine.html" target="_blank">surgery</a> on my forehead muscle, having a <a href="http://community.wegohealth.com/profiles/blogs/will-a-hysterectomy-cure-my" target="_blank">hysterectomy</a>, eliminating <a href="http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8937/12001/stress-trigger" target="_blank">stress</a>, getting more <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE4B86F020081209">exercise</a>, getting pregnant and the hundreds of other Migraine <i>cures</i> you've sent me.<br />Love,<br />Me</div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-50591694127774556002009-05-01T09:58:00.000-04:002009-05-01T09:58:34.788-04:00Migraine and Migraine-Related News from the AAN: American Academy of Neurology Meeting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierXE-DBbtT5kOrFsxvELOfUgpRoCK3g151dwgZ4hZJaw60R94oFP14f8gbda3-pbmYHxV8JSzZ5ZeVr_D0EpK0vXdei2AlpHoqA0Qj0hSCz6PsZ7acRX_3NOQtFYxUn3Tj7F7vVWAKZiX/s1600-h/news1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierXE-DBbtT5kOrFsxvELOfUgpRoCK3g151dwgZ4hZJaw60R94oFP14f8gbda3-pbmYHxV8JSzZ5ZeVr_D0EpK0vXdei2AlpHoqA0Qj0hSCz6PsZ7acRX_3NOQtFYxUn3Tj7F7vVWAKZiX/s320/news1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330854100066769970" border="0" /></a>The <a href="http://www.aan.com/" target="_blank">AAN: American Academy of Neurology</a> is currently holding their annual meeting. Although the meeting does not until tomorrow, May 2, here's news they have already released.<br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Preventive Drugs Reduce Severity of Menstrual Migraine</span><br />SEATTLE, April 29 -- Preventive eletriptan (Relpax) and sumatriptan (Imitrex) may reduce the severity and duration of menstrual migraine, researchers here said....<br />To read the entire article click <a href="http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AAN/13964" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stroke Risk Cut 65% in Patients Who Hit Major Risk Factor Targets</span><br />SEATTLE, April 29 -- Patients who meet guideline targets for "good" and "bad" cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure can expect a 65% reduction in stroke risk, according to research presented here....<br />To read the entire article click <a href="http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AAN/13979" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glutamate Receptor Inhibitors May Help Migraine</span><br />SEATTLE, April 30 -- Inhibition of glutamate receptors may play a role in migraine treatment, researchers here said...<br />To read the entire article click <a href="http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AAN/13992" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Epilepsy Drug Not Effective for Chronic Headache</span><br />SEATTLE, April 30 -- The epilepsy drug levetiracetam (Keppra) does not appear to be effective for prevention of chronic daily headache, researchers said here...<br />To read the entire article click <a href="http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AAN/13994" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><div class="zemanta-pixie"><img src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=d8a2eda0-f1e3-8aa1-9a22-692566095561" class="zemanta-pixie-img" /></div></div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-73485943152147140572009-04-24T10:08:00.004-04:002009-04-24T10:17:13.646-04:00How Much Would You Pay to Avoid Pain?Yes, this is creepy but interesting.<br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br />Researchers wanted to know how much money people were willing to pay to avoid pain and discomfort. So, they gave study participants cash and told them they could keep whatever they had left over.<br /><br />Then they were electrocuted. Yes, I said <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">ELECTROCUTED</span>. The participants were given one pulse of electric shock and asked how much they would pay to avoid 15 more shocks. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC28bKYPAZtq5zMmMuinm3wPs0egLT-ACbfaF9mbxH4qTMdkWTRU6OEzQ6b3_7BFlB7bkD7terk7ffnHYfRpJ5rNSvF8YC5y0DLKKx5abfDVf_0k_AU4RIH-Xd9f1KMDO9aA7cIPjg0woc/s1600-h/lightning2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC28bKYPAZtq5zMmMuinm3wPs0egLT-ACbfaF9mbxH4qTMdkWTRU6OEzQ6b3_7BFlB7bkD7terk7ffnHYfRpJ5rNSvF8YC5y0DLKKx5abfDVf_0k_AU4RIH-Xd9f1KMDO9aA7cIPjg0woc/s320/lightning2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328259223175481122" border="0" /></a><br /><br />After that, a computer program randomly determined what they <span style="font-style: italic;">would</span> pay. If the computer picked more money than what the person was willing to pay, they got shocked again. If the computer selected a lower amount, the participant paid that amount so they wouldn't get shocked again.<br /><br />This was repeated on each participant a number of times with different shock intensities.<br /><br />The results of this study determined that participants were willing to pay more to avoid pain if it was "more intense compared to previous trials". Surprising (or maybe not) participants also based what they were willing to pay on how much money they were given vs. their overall wealth.<br /><br />To read about this study click <a href="http://www.labspaces.net/97151/The_price_of_pain_and_the_value_of_suffering" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><div class="zemanta-pixie"><img src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=96797fb2-cd5d-8ee5-8aed-1c3c230075dc" class="zemanta-pixie-img" /></div></div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-77313757766585903512009-04-23T12:49:00.002-04:002009-04-23T12:52:42.068-04:00Migraine Million Campaign This Mother's Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFL5C5B9n69yVrpKl_5Wp2H2eJ-Wvlz8xPlJl_nTq3iXU9z3DzkHa0t0XmuRZXqKFJH4keKiM1i53jRx2zdZf2Rp9ZNkuhyeRV40XjjDM6i-c1GzxB4nDbyGtHzX4nsSFJoyLlV9Rf3RL/s1600-h/donation1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFL5C5B9n69yVrpKl_5Wp2H2eJ-Wvlz8xPlJl_nTq3iXU9z3DzkHa0t0XmuRZXqKFJH4keKiM1i53jRx2zdZf2Rp9ZNkuhyeRV40XjjDM6i-c1GzxB4nDbyGtHzX4nsSFJoyLlV9Rf3RL/s320/donation1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327929591157814370" border="0" /></a>May 10th is Mother's Day. It's also the launch day of the <a href="http://www.headaches.org/" target="_blank">National Headache Foundation’s</a> <a href="http://www.headaches.org/Happy_Mothers_Day" target="_blank">Migraine Million</a> campaign. This campaign is to:<br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><blockquote>...raise awareness about the genetic link associated with migraine and encourage people to talk to their moms during the holiday to uncover potential clues about their own headaches and ultimately get the care they need.<br /></blockquote>The Migraine Million campaign is asking for a $1 (or more) donation to show the woman/women (mom, sister, friend, etc.) in your life you care about her and her well being and you take her Headaches and Migraines seriously. In return for letting this person know she's "<i>one in a million</i>", you'll receive a card to email or download so that you can let her know you've made a donation in her honor.<br /><br />Migraine Disease is genetic. The National Headache Foundation says if you have a relative with Migraine you have a 20% chance of having it too. If you have one parent with Migraine you have a 50% chance of having these attacks and if both your parents have Migraine, then you have a 75% of having them.<br /><br />For more information click <a href="http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-23-2009/0005011466&EDATE=" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />To make a donation click <a href="http://www.headaches.org/Happy_Mothers_Day" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><div class="zemanta-pixie"><img src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=52772831-1681-8b54-9efb-4182be3674b9" class="zemanta-pixie-img" /></div></div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-70712812419839869142009-04-23T09:48:00.002-04:002009-04-23T09:50:09.690-04:00Electronic Headache and Migraine Diaries<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijO3JfX20pbEz_AKVxQk3PCPxaFAOmfskAVfOXj-6w6dMCUWqhh1k8jFsXLGU3h-CBQKZjr-DpMd7_IQe254U56vObVfE28rihAWElnx7t6Ty629ayMYg-oliCN0sykqziCPIBHLDbaawW/s1600-h/cell+phone.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 96px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijO3JfX20pbEz_AKVxQk3PCPxaFAOmfskAVfOXj-6w6dMCUWqhh1k8jFsXLGU3h-CBQKZjr-DpMd7_IQe254U56vObVfE28rihAWElnx7t6Ty629ayMYg-oliCN0sykqziCPIBHLDbaawW/s320/cell+phone.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327883557231067154" border="0" /></a>James at <a href="http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/" target="_blank">Headache and Migraine News</a> needs your input about Electronic Headache and Migraine Diaries. Stop by his <a href="http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/needing-your-input-migraine-diary-via-mobile-phone/" target="_blank">site</a> and take the quick survey.<br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br /><div class="zemanta-pixie"><img src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=7ed56282-5bd6-86f8-971c-ba12af0b2f0d" class="zemanta-pixie-img" /></div></div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-60561595083307919402009-04-23T09:40:00.002-04:002009-04-23T09:52:07.229-04:00Managing Life with Migraine Teleconference<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvkLOr5wxldOveTDzEmqJgKr-j9RMsjwgo0GHh2hiFb9ey4hMybHhI-16N2MBw2o-AQcm9wGpKyqBu56DFW9RtLX9tleNzYY1r8mkbbLpPAEfScOQQ077O1tyt6U3-TIcgu4Ftfb6tIoV/s1600-h/anxiety1.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 96px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvkLOr5wxldOveTDzEmqJgKr-j9RMsjwgo0GHh2hiFb9ey4hMybHhI-16N2MBw2o-AQcm9wGpKyqBu56DFW9RtLX9tleNzYY1r8mkbbLpPAEfScOQQ077O1tyt6U3-TIcgu4Ftfb6tIoV/s320/anxiety1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327881050327738130" border="0" /></a>On Sunday, April 26th, at 4 pm Eastern time, <a href="http://freemybrain.com/about/" target="_blank">Megan Oltman</a> of <a href="http://freemybrain.com/" target="_blank">Free My Brain From Migraine Pain</a> is hosting her second monthly Managing Life with Migraine Teleconference with <a href="http://migraines.org/about/aboumjc.htm" target="_blank">Michael John Coleman</a>, Co-Founder, President, and Executive Director of <a href="http://migraines.org/" target="_blank">MAGNUM</a>, the National Migraine Association. Participation is FREE but <a href="http://freemybrain.com/products/managing-life-with-migraine-teleconference-series/" target="_blank">registration</a> is required. Details and how to participate can be found <a href="http://freemybrain.com/magnum-15-years-of-fighting-for-migraineurs-rights/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br /><div class="zemanta-pixie"><img class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=ede2d97a-ba75-8c3f-8c95-a6ccdbc90141" /></div></div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-40094031618650604322009-04-22T11:25:00.003-04:002009-04-22T11:50:33.675-04:00Chronic Pain Patients Experience Anxiety -- UH...REALLY?!?!<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRYuojC6vf68Ywb0JJ4aFpLHt9ey-MyIUe0nnwiOOPDusBdyqhAD8XvIug1BkDYoHs3WHcF3RNOs8pF1bA4nPj_bfP131jByHFFMXgZ5JmmkF9ACos-mtk0Xx8qQgRmNpg8g7XlFLaZBPt/s1600-h/anxiety4.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 96px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRYuojC6vf68Ywb0JJ4aFpLHt9ey-MyIUe0nnwiOOPDusBdyqhAD8XvIug1BkDYoHs3WHcF3RNOs8pF1bA4nPj_bfP131jByHFFMXgZ5JmmkF9ACos-mtk0Xx8qQgRmNpg8g7XlFLaZBPt/s200/anxiety4.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327537235790323874" border="0" /></a>A recent study of 125 patients seeking treatment for chronic pain analyzed the role of anxiety on everyday functioning and found:<blockquote>...individuals with high levels of anxiety due to chronic pain exhibit more emotional distress and disability.</blockquote>Do we really need a study to tell us this?!?!<br />To read about this study click <a href="http://psychcentral.com/news/2009/04/21/anxiety-increases-pain-disability/5448.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><div class="zemanta-pixie"><img src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=2326256d-b607-880e-ac7e-9267a73bc0ce" class="zemanta-pixie-img" /></div></div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-84515835831136922912009-02-06T20:54:00.024-05:002009-02-06T22:43:22.060-05:00Please Help to Get Better Migraine Treatment<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdRIvghVObmhSrKRZvegJuNPBOX0tVAj9NgQKUebXVn9I2LAYLJTBmty4Vl7Q499OT8XoG7VsUG_EFr92Y3aTCz8OKf5RNTPp1-0HNa_KtQBNTDc2OVVst9oXIlrMMqURXr25UVwD_PsJ/s1600-h/AHDA+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdRIvghVObmhSrKRZvegJuNPBOX0tVAj9NgQKUebXVn9I2LAYLJTBmty4Vl7Q499OT8XoG7VsUG_EFr92Y3aTCz8OKf5RNTPp1-0HNa_KtQBNTDc2OVVst9oXIlrMMqURXr25UVwD_PsJ/s320/AHDA+Logo.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The <a href="http://www.allianceforheadacheadvocacy.org/" target="_blank">Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy</a> (AHDA) is asking for our support for their second "Headache on the Hill" (HOH), t</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">o be held February 23 and 24, 2009. This HOH will be similar to the first one held in September, 2007 and is <br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-family: Verdana;">...intended to bring headache clinical and research specialists and patient advocate leaders to Washington, DC to educate members of Congress and their staffs about the problem of NIH under-funding of headache research and to suggest remedies. </span></blockquote><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Last spring, emails, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">prompted by the AHDA,</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> sent by us Migraineurs and our friends and family, to state Senators and House Members had a very positive impact and<br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-family: Verdana;">...led to the adoption of the House and Senate report language that the <a href="http://www.nih.gov/" target="_blank">National Institutes of Health </a>(NIH) is currently responding to.</span></blockquote><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dgtI2r4CZQ1mrmkUXTXHFG7oyNtQhxL5FaE_AGbOsyAaO8gQfuhyphenhyphenliTnZvm-eIlOTaFqCW2PmOra6hG8USWYCDPEqnPzErQcY76Qa_UtWIQQr9VjXY9lU8k87_2d0RY9_EjOxutQbmwV/s1600-h/capitol+dome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dgtI2r4CZQ1mrmkUXTXHFG7oyNtQhxL5FaE_AGbOsyAaO8gQfuhyphenhyphenliTnZvm-eIlOTaFqCW2PmOra6hG8USWYCDPEqnPzErQcY76Qa_UtWIQQr9VjXY9lU8k87_2d0RY9_EjOxutQbmwV/s320/capitol+dome.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana;">You can help by signing up for AHDA "<a href="http://capwiz.com/headacheadvocacy/home/" target="_blank">Action Alerts</a>" emails. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">When the AHDA needs help they will send you an "Action Alert" and ask for your support by doing things such as contacting your state Senators and House Members. The AHDA provides a letter for you to use that is already written. If you'd like, you can personalize it. The email is automatically sent to your state representatives without you having to go to the trouble of looking up their contact information. Sending an email will take you less than 10 minutes.<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I know you understand how important this is so please take a few minutes and sign up for "Action Alerts" now. <br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> For more information please click <a href="http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/58561/migraine-treatment" target="_blank">HERE</a> to go to this </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine" target="_blank">MyMigraineConnection</a> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">article written by Teri Robert. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Click <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/58561/migraine-treatment"></a><a href="http://www.allianceforheadacheadvocacy.org/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to go to the AHDA's site.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"> To join the AHDA mailing list click <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.allianceforheadacheadvocacy.org/"></a><a href="http://capwiz.com/headacheadvocacy/mlm/signup/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-7775349943866711832008-12-19T22:00:00.003-05:002008-12-19T22:14:27.976-05:00Topical NSAID Cream Being Tested in Clinical Trial<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBu3uasqRkyaTe7NBkyItyb72MamY8IXdYz78xMnFaqfecZysS-pF7O8PP-cuUyBbvuLnZ3A5CPdAU_3u2IXHOJ2ITBfS-V2TCk356J2-oJSb3LRkthJo9ZhHGFXA-ffkl4ge18lbojPaa/s1600-h/tube1.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBu3uasqRkyaTe7NBkyItyb72MamY8IXdYz78xMnFaqfecZysS-pF7O8PP-cuUyBbvuLnZ3A5CPdAU_3u2IXHOJ2ITBfS-V2TCk356J2-oJSb3LRkthJo9ZhHGFXA-ffkl4ge18lbojPaa/s400/tube1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281703190531113426" border="0" /></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.transdelpharma.com/">Transdel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s</a> topical NSAID cream, Ketotransdel® (a form of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a686014.html">Ketoprofen</a>), is currently being tested in a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/cder/handbook/phase3.htm">phase 3 clinical trial</a>. Ketotransdel® uses the patented proprietary <a target="_blank" href="http://www.transdelpharma.com/technology.html">Transdel™ drug delivery system</a>. This cream is for the treatment of acute pain and is applied directly to the skin. It has been shown to relieve inflammation and provide an analgesic effect.<br /><br />All medications come with the risk of side-effects. Some of the (often dangerous) side-effects that are known to be associated with NSAID tablets are gastrointestinal, renal and cardiovascular problems. The use of this cream may minimize the risk of these side-effects. According to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.therapeuticsdaily.com/news/article.cfm?contentvalue=593324&contenttype=newsarchive&channelID=29">THIS</a> Therapeutics Daily article:<br /><blockquote>...over one hundred thousand patients are hospitalized each year due to orally administered NSAID-related gastro-intestinal (GI) complications. That is because when one takes a pill, it passes from the GI tract into the bloodstream and organs, exposing one to cardiovascular, renal, and hepatic systemic effects.<br /></blockquote> Medications applied to the skin may still expose the bloodstream and organs to side-effects and complications. However, the exposure is much less than if used orally. The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/">U.S. Food and Drug Administration's</a> (FDA) <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/COX2/NSAIDmedguide.htm">Medication Guide for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)</a> provides additional information on this type of medication and it's side-effects.<br /><br />If all goes well in the clinical trials, Ketotransdel® may be the first FDA-approved topical NSAID cream. To read the article on this click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.therapeuticsdaily.com/news/article.cfm?contentvalue=593324&contenttype=newsarchive&channelID=29">HERE</a>. And click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.transdelpharma.com/products.html">HERE</a> for Transdel Pharmaceutical's product page.Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936038779231526762.post-89460387744525625572008-12-10T12:54:00.006-05:002009-05-01T10:34:23.748-04:00Increase Risk of Migraine and Headache in Overweight People<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFtAKhK4fcl7MPB3u7cjRanme_oXTazsAQ9irLiL4h5y-l0UqoGpxXlEYvRHynaWMPwEM0xhTzHwkj9f_Jb5EWESvPqPGnrR9R8nfctO8nb1oVf8FY-hoRlVxXiyZMi8ADYjVvUHf4AMW/s1600-h/penguin.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278231570410881986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFtAKhK4fcl7MPB3u7cjRanme_oXTazsAQ9irLiL4h5y-l0UqoGpxXlEYvRHynaWMPwEM0xhTzHwkj9f_Jb5EWESvPqPGnrR9R8nfctO8nb1oVf8FY-hoRlVxXiyZMi8ADYjVvUHf4AMW/s400/penguin.png" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 298px; width: 297px;" border="0" /></a>I just read this article, <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE4B86F020081209" target="_blank">Obesity may raise headache risk</a> and can't wait until everyone I know emails it to me. (Yeah, right.) If you're a Migraineur you know what I'm talking about. By the end of the day, you'll have 47 copies of this same thing.<br /><br />This article cites a research study that examined the<br /><blockquote> ...association between <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/index.htm" target="_blank">body mass index</a> (BMI), the ratio between the weight range an individual falls into, and headache among men and women, 20 years of age or older, who participated in the 1999 to 2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.<br /></blockquote>(You can calculate your BMI <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_BMI/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a>.)<br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br />Before you send me this article, please read it again. The article doesn't say being overweight <span style="font-style: italic;">causes</span> Migraine but says being fat (that's what us <span style="font-style: italic;">un-politically correct</span> people call it) <span style="font-style: italic;">"may increase the likelihood"</span> of Migraine or severe headaches.<br /><br />And before you go around thinking that if you gain a few (or more) pounds you're going to start having Migraine attacks and/or severe headaches, read this part again:<br /><blockquote>An increased prevalence of headache may be associated with being underweight as well.</blockquote>In other words, being skinny may also increase the likelihood of Migraine or severe headaches. However, there were only 152 (2%) skinny people out of the 7,601 study participants so this needs to be investigated further.<br /><br />The article goes on to say that for those who are overweight:<br /><blockquote>...weight management <span style="font-weight: bold;">might</span> be a useful approach in headache management</blockquote>So, to all 47 of you who are planning on emailing this article to me with a note that says losing weight will <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">CURE</span> my Migraines...please <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">DON'T</span>.</div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562009700285512644noreply@blogger.com5