Tag Archives: Migraines

What’s that Smell? Migraine Sensitivity and Olfactory Auras

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    Migraine headaches are not just about throbbing head pain; sufferers of migraine have strong sensitivity to smells, resulting in olfactory aura– an indicator of an approaching migraine attack. Migraine odors usually include unpleasant imagined smells such as burnt food, cigarette smoke, or rotten garbage. What causes migraine headaches? Millions of people suffer from […]

Helping Others Understand Migraines- 8 Communication Tips

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    Explaining Migraine Symptoms to Friends- Other people have difficulty understanding chronic migraine illness; here are some communication tips to improve your relationship with friends and family. Invisible illness, unmistakable pain. How many times have people said to you, “How was I supposed to know you had a headache?  You look fine to me.” […]

Thoughtful Gifts for Migraine Sufferers- 20 They will Love

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    Do you know somebody who suffers from chronic migraines? Show them you care by giving them a thoughtful gift package of goodies every headache suffer wants. More than Words If you’re close with somebody who gets regular migraine attacks, then you probably understand the agony that they endure.  At times, it can be […]

35 Things you should never tell a Chronic Migraine Sufferer

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    Outrageous, bizarre, and just plain ignorant things said to migraine headache patients by husbands, ER doctors, neurologists, coworkers, neighbors, family, and well-meaning friends. Responding to Wrong-Headed Migraine Tips: Some things are better left unsaid We’ve all received a few choice comments regarding our chronic migraines that we wish we could forget.  Often, people mean […]

Are High Heeled Shoes to Blame for your Migraine Headaches?

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Candidate Michele Bachmann says, Yes Ga-Ga-sized heels are all the rage, but at what cost to your physical and neurological well-being? Migraine headaches are a leading cause for disability Migraine headache illness debilitates millions of sufferers, most of whom are woman, every year.  For many, migraine attacks keep them at home and out of work, […]

Managing your Migraines at Work- 4 Healthy Changes in Attitude

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Headache-Free Office Management Tips Reduce migraine triggers at work from within Is job pressure making your life difficult?  If you suffer from chronic migraines, then you already have a lion’s share of stress.  Many migraine patients have difficulty performing at work, and the results are sobering, as unemployment rates are particularly high among migraineurs.  However, […]

Slash your Migraine Medication Budget- 8 Ways to Save Money

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    Frugal Tips for Migraine Patients: Migraine treatments like Topamax don’t have to break your bank; follow these 8 economical guidelines. It’s hard enough to make ends meet these days, even if you don’t have an expensive pharmacy bill.  Migraine treatments such as Imitrex, Topamax, and Maxalt can be costly, unless you take advantage […]