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MyMigraineConnection.com
Part of The HealthCentral Network September 11, 2007

MigraineCast - Migraine as an Invisible Illness
One of the biggest challenges faced by people with Migraines and chronic headaches is the level of understanding of those around them. Migraineurs often say that only other Migraineurs can understand them and what Migraines do to their lives. One reason for that is that Migraine disease and chronic headaches are "invisible" illnesses. Yes, people can sometimes see that we're in pain, but the illness, the source ... read more

Top Ten Migraine and Headache Questions of the Week
Do you have questions about headaches or Migraines? Many of our readers do, and each week, and Dr. John Claude Krusz and Teri Robert answer some of them. This week, Ask the Clinician answers readers' questions about such topics as whether Botox injections are effective treatment for Migraines, how Migraines during pregnancy can be managed, whether Imitrex injections can be refrigerated, and more... read more

Need to Show Someone What a Migraine is Like?
How many times have we said, "I wish everyone could have just one Migraine so they'd know what it's like and start to understand?" I know I've said it myself, and I've heard it from so many Migraineurs who are desperate for family, friends, or coworkers to just understand what a Migraine does to us. Words are inadequate to explain the pain, nausea, extreme light sensitivity, and other symptoms of a Migraine attack... read more

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• Migraine is Invisible. National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week!
  Every Migraineurs knows that living with Migraine disease is made even more difficult because it's an invisible illness. It's human nature to "believe" what we can see or touch, what we can actually feel. We can feel Migraine, but other can't. They look at us and see nothing wrong.
  
  
• Genes Boost Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus
  Two genes boost the risk of painful rheumatoid arthritis, and one of them also increases the odds for lupus, according to two new reports.
  
  
• September is Pain Awareness Month
  September is designated as Pain Awareness Month. Although most people don't realize it, chronic pain has become a national health crisis. The facts and figures are staggering.

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