| Headaches and Migraine Articles from 2000 |
12/30/02
- Tips To Avoid or Reduce Head Pain
There are things we can do to reduce or avoid episodes. This
gives us some control over our disorders and restores some of the control over
our lives of which those disorders seem to rob us. Let’s see how to give some of
that head pain the boot!
12/24/02
- Review: "Living Well with Autoimmune Disease"
Times
have changed. Patients are educating themselves and becoming active participants
in their health care. With books such as "Living Well with Autoimmune Disease"
and committed authors like Mary J. Shomon, this patient strategy is becoming
easier.
12/9/02
- Experts Speak: Dr. Lawrence Robbins on Headache & Migraine
Dr. Lawrence Robbins, headache and Migraine specialist joined us in our chat
room to discuss a wide range of related subjects. Here's the transcript of that
conversation.
11/25/02
- Handling Holidays and Head Pain
If you suffer from tension headaches, cluster headaches, Migraine disease, or
any other head pain disorder, getting through the holidays might seem like a
nightmare right out of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carole,” but with some advance
planning and extra thought, the holidays can be enjoyable.
11/20/02
- Smokers Do It More Frequently and Severely
Smoking . . . not smoking . . . the rights of
non-smokers . . . the rights of smokers. Smoking has become a huge health and
social issue. When it comes to first- or second-hand smoke and headaches and
Migraine, there is no doubt that smoking is detrimental indeed.
11/05/02
- Great Gifts: 2003 Calendars
Calendars always make great gifts for many occasions. Here are some that have
been carefully selected, keeping head pain sufferers in mind. From inspiration
to humor, there's something here for everyone.
10/30/02
- A Day In the Life of a Migraineur
Guest author Deborah Wirtel takes us through Migraineur's typical day. Does this
reflect your day or the day of someone you know?
10/23/02
- Coping With Busy Doctors
We're all familiar with the problems of too few doctors, problems communicating
with doctors, busy doctors who seem to cut appointments short. How can we get
the most from our appointments with these doctors? Here are some tips.
10/17/02
- Review: "You Are NOT Your Illness"
It seems that chronic illness robs us of everything, including our identity.
This book offers not only insights, but concrete actions, to help us remember
that we "are not our illness," ways to live with the illnesses and still have
fulfilled lives.
10/02/02
- Is it Migraine? Tension? What?
Here it is, another day . . . and another day of head pain. What to do . . .
pain pills . . . migraine abortives . . . a hot shower . . . a decongestant . .
. relaxation exercises? It all depends on what kind of headache you have.
09/25/02
- WHAM! World Headache Awareness Month
Anyone with a head pain disorder knows that we need to improve the awareness and
education of others. September is WHAM! It's World Headache Awareness Month.
09/25/02
- MacGregor Honored with EGA Award
In recognition of her
outstanding contribution to the cause of Migraine in women, Dr. Anne MacGregor
has been presented with the prestigious Elizabeth Garret Anderson (EGA) Award.
09/25/02
- International Symposium, Topamax Study
The Migraine Trust is hosting their 14th biennial International Research
Symposium, the larges of its kind in the world. Among the presentations:
topiramate/Topamax for Migraine prevention.
09/17/02
- Mainstream News: Now Getting It Right!
Kudos and thanks to ABCnews.com and reporter Angela Onion for a thoroughly
researched, concisely reported story about the progress in Migraine research and
treatment and the hope it brings us all.
09/10/02
- Support Groups: Integral to Good Care
Support groups where "headachers" meet to share experiences and information
while offering each other support can be a vital part of health care for some.
Guest author Deborah Wirtel reporting.
09/04/02
- Book Review: You Can Heal Your Life
Reviewed at the request of a forum member, this book by Louise L Hay has one
good thing going for it and a lot of MISinformation.
08/28/02
- Roller Coaster Headache — Literally!
Roller coasters may be the stars of amusement parks, but for Marianne Robards, a
roller coaster caused a brain injury and started her on a long path of pain and
frustration.
08/21/02
- Time for a New Doctor?
There are times when it's something to consider. If your doctor is dispensing
incorrect information, your communication with him/her isn't good, or if your
treatment isn't progressing, it may be time. Remember, it’s your health — YOU’RE
the boss!
08/14/02
- EMPOWERMENT Over Headaches/Migraine
Headaches and Migraine disease make us feel helpless, desolate, and often out of
control. With education and support, we can achieve a level of empowerment that
allows us to take our lives back and work to control these monster headaches and
Migraines.
08/07/02
- Studying Similar Neurological Disorders
For some
time, doctors have observed that several episodic neurological disorders such
as
paroxysmal dyskinesia,
periodic paralysis, episodic ataxia, epilepsy, hemiplegic Migraine and common
Migraine share some common triggers. Research data has just been released to
support this observation.
07/31/02
- Head Pain Disorders and Breastfeeding
It's difficult for a nursing mother to know what's safe to do for head pain.
Guest writer Deborah Wirtel talks about what's safe, what's not, and how to find
out.
07/24/02
- Review: Sound Therapy Eyeshades
The best way I've ever found to get total darkness, the Sound Therapy Eyeshades
also have built in soothing sounds and an audio input jack and cable so you can
listen to any music you want. Of course, you can also use the Eyeshades with no
sound at all.
07/17/02
- World Head Pain Experts Meet in Istanbul
Leading head pain experts and
advocates from around the globe met in Istanbul, Turkey, for the 6th Headache
Congress, hosted by the European Headache Federation. It was a meeting of great
minds, sharing ideas, leading to more innovative thinking.
07/08/02
- Review: "Effortless Relaxation" (CD)
A superlative relaxation CD. The highest quality
music combined with subliminal affirmations combine to facilitate relaxation and
improve health.
07/03/02
- Coenzyme Q10 as a Migraine Preventive
In a recent trial of
coenzyme Q10, 61.3% of the patients treated had a greater than 50% reduction in
number of days with Migraine.
06/17/02
- When Your Doctor Gives Up
Too many
people are reporting that their doctors have given up and said "I can't do
anything for you," or "You'll just have to live with the pain." Get a new
doctor — YOU'RE in charge, and you DESERVE good care!
06/11/02
- Frova: Newest Triptan on U.S. Market
A new member has been
born into the triptan family for the treatment of Migraine disease and Cluster
Headaches — Frova (Frovatriptan) from the Élan Corporation. Learn with us and share interesting forum threads.
05/28/02
- NHF’S National Headache Awareness Week
Each year, the National Headache Foundation (NHF) celebrates the first week of
June as National Headache Awareness Week, each year with a different theme and
focus. This year, the NHF has chosen “Follow the Three ‘R’s’ of Migraine
Management.” Learn with us and share interesting forum threads.
05/21/02
- Product Review: BE KOOOL® Cooling Gel Pads
Want the cooling effects of an ice bag without the bother, weight, and
inconvenience that goes with it? Check out these light weight cooling pads that
stay where you put them.
05/14/02
- Meds: Addressing Confusion and Fears
Side effects, interactions with foods and other drugs, negative effects on other
health conditions ... These are a few concerns about medications explored here.
What can you do? Educate yourself.
05/07/02
- Dell Computer Corp. Now Migraine Aware
We were concerned about a Dell commercial that exhibited misconceptions about
Migraine disease. When contacted, Dell officials were quite responsive and glad
to learn about Migraine. Thank you, Dell!
04/30/02
- UGH! Head Pain Season in Full Bloom
An Interview With Dr. Robert E. Ryan, Jr., executive director of the Ryan
Headache Center on confusion about "sinus headache" and proper diagnosis.
04/23/02
- Our Poets Show "You're NOT Alone!"
For release, to raise awareness of headache disorders, and just for fun, our
poets wrote and showed "You're NOT Alone!" Here are all the entries from our
second annual contest and the announcement of this years awardees.
04/16/02
- Covering All the Bases: Volunteers!
With National Volunteer Week on the horizon, it's time to thank our site
volunteers and to recognize the priceless contributions volunteers make the
world over.
04/09/02
- Not as hopeless as we sometimes think
When Migraine Disease or other headache disorders threaten to overwhelm, take a
look at some of the advances made in treatment during the last ten years. It's
pretty amazing how far we've come and what that means for the future.
04/02/02
- OxyContin Problem— Not That Complicated
This Law Enforcement Issue Should NOT Drive Medical Policy Toward Those In Pain.
MAGNUM and About team up to provide vital information on accurate statistics,
Congressional & Public hearings, and much more of concern to ALL chronic pain
patients.
03/29/02
- Congressmen Back Migraine Work
When the Board of Directors of the World Headache Alliance (WHA) met in Dublin,
Ireland in March of 2002, letters form two United States Congressmen were
presented, working to improve international government understanding of Migraine
Disease issues.
03/12/02 - Support: When
people "don't get it!"
Migraineurs face a very distressing problem — entirely too many people don’t
understand us and our disease. Marriages, families, friendships, and careers are
sometimes destroyed. Education can make a difference. Here are resources to
help.
03/05/02
- Second Annual "You're Not Alone" Poetry Contest
April is National Poetry Month. Once again we are sponsoring a poetry contest to
allow "headachers" and those who care about them an opportunity to creatively
express their thoughts and feelings and to share them. Submit now. The deadline
is March 28, 2002.
02/26/02
- Elvis & LSD? No, DHE for Migraine!
The stories of LSD, Demerol, Propranolol, and other drugs and incidents were a
result of Elvis's Intractable Migraines according to his personal Physician.
Elvis, as many of today's Migraineurs, was judged harshly and wrongly. Here's
the real story as researched by the National Migraine Association's Michael John
Coleman.
02/19/02
- Review: "Women in Pain, Why It Hurts and What You Can Do"
One thumb up, one down for this new book. It covers many pain issues that are
important to women, and covers both traditional and alternative treatment
methods.
02/12/02
- Rx for Overall Health: Friendship
"Friends--if supportive and encouraging--can increase our hope when dealing with
illness and trauma. And increased hope is associated with higher levels of
immune system functioning," states Dr. Gerald Ellison.
01/29/02
- Saving Meds $$: Novartis & Pfizer Act
Bravo! Novartis had launched the Novartis Care Cardsm.
Pfizer
has launched the Pfizer for Living Share Card™.
These programs offer meds at lower prices for Medicare-eligible patients without
prescription insurance coverage.
01/23/02
- Headache/Migraine Care: As it SHOULD Be
People with Migraine Disease, Cluster Headaches, and other headache disorders
often encounter problems getting proper and respectful treatment. Headache
specialists and clinics can be the answer.
01/16/02
- Supplements: FDA Questions "It-Won't-Hurt" Philosophy
Because conflicting information abounds, and many people tend to think, "Even if
a product may not help me, it at least won't hurt me," the FDA (Food and Drug
Administration) has set up a collection of tips and resources to help dietary
supplement consumers become "savvy supplement users."
01/09/02
- They Said WHAT?! "Whoops" from 2001
Headache disorders and Migraine Disease aren't always easy to treat. As
"headachers," we know this, and we realize that sometimes we're given
information and advice that's incorrect. During 2001, we heard and read some
real doozies, so to start the new year, I'm going to share them with you and
debunk them at the same time.
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