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Hi,
My name is Lisa Bratcher-Carley, people call me Liz for short. I have had migraines since I was 11 years of age. When I was in my early 20s I was attacked by a man and my migraines went out of control. That is 10+ years now and there has been so much accomplished in this field. I for one got my PH.D in psychology and my husband is a doctor who deals with 50% of migraine patients that walk into his office. I feel that there has been a lot done for us migrainieurs BUT NOT ENOUGH. My husband encounters this everyday with doctors that do not have up to date information. I wanted to e-mail Terry directly on this topic. But I can't find a private e-mail for her. For myself I have been through every theraputic stuff they threw at me. I have finally found something that has worked. I saw that Terry went to the American Headache association. My husband and I go to many of those each year for up to date info. I can't tell you how many times I have been mistreated by a doctor that is not up to speed. Now that I have the knowledge as well it does not happen anymore but I still get a little shaken because of all of the uninformed docs in the past. I know the trails Rami Berntstein (harvard) is doing and we are headed in the correct direction. but I wonder will we ever truly find a cure? Wishing you all well! by the way I call myself migraine community because I have a blogspot called that. www.migrainecommunity.blogspot.comMirgaine community Have a pain free day! Liz |
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Sage |
Welcome Liz,
A fellow Californian!! I have been fortunate in my medical care that I have not encountered the uninformed and mistreatment that many people with migraines have. And I know, especially from the short time I've been on this forum, I am truely lucky in that regard. Even the family practice physicians I've seen have been helpful and knowledgable. Again welcome and please let us know how we can help and support you. Cindy |
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Maven |
Welcome Lisa,
Glad to have you here. I hear your frustration about getting poor treatment in the past and desiring better treatment. I am with you there! Have you heard about the AHDA (Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy) AHDA (Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy)? It is an advocacy group that is pursuant of better treatments for migraine/headache sufferers. I think we are the best advocates for our disease and sometimes helping to educate the physicians out there who don't know much about it. Again, welcome. Kelly my blog: http://flywithhope.blogspot.com/ "Though perseverance does not come from our power, yet comes within our power." - St. Francis de Sales |
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Community Moderator Grand Wizard  |
Welcome Lisa!
I am very happy you found us! As for emailing Teri - she has her email address in her signature, but I can give it to you, it's terimmc@helpforheadaches.com If you have any questions or need anything, please let us know. Hope to see you around! Eileen Gray Community Moderator eileen@helpforheadaches.com "The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to over come, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater then our suffering." - Ben Okri Please donate!!! Click below to donate to the AHDA - THANK YOU!!! http://www.networkforgood.org/pca/Badge.aspx?badgeId=102755 my blog: http://fireinmybrain.blogspot.com |
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Grand Wizard |
Welcome, Lisa! Glad that you found us. Let us know if you have any questions.
 -MJ my blog: http://rhymeswithmigraine.blogspot.com/ “HOPE CAN GROW FROM THE SOIL OF ILLNESS!” This is the theme of 2008’s National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week in September. Drop by and find out ways to encourage a friend, be encouraged yourself, and spread the word. http://www.InvisibleIllness.com "What will you do, if it does not turn out how you expect?" "I do not know. Nor shall I worry about it until it happens. I still have an action left to take; until I have exhausted it, I shall not despair." - Robin Hobb, Assassin's Quest  |
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Forum Moderator Grand Wizard  |
Hi Liz! Please add my welcome to the pile
Laura Forum Moderator ***You're welcome to enter your birthday, etc in the Celebrate folder so we can party with you!! =) ***  |
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Sage |
Hi Liz,
I just wanted to pop in and say "Hi!" It's nice to meet you! I look forward to your future posts!  jenny |
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Liz,
Hello and welcome! I noticed you were wanting to email me. You can use the email in my signature below. Welcome again!  Teri Robert Lead Expert, MyMigraineConnection terimmc@helpforheadaches.com
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Forum Moderator Wizard  |
Hello, welcome to the forum. We're glad you found us.
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