If you have Migraine disease, nobody has to tell you how hard it is to live with it. You live it... you know it.

Many things are necessities for living with Migraine — good medical care, a strong support system, and many more. When listing those necessities, there's one that's too often overlooked — Hope.

Hope is necessary for several reasons:

• If we don't have hope when trying new treatments, we could start them with the negative attitude that they aren't going to work. When that happens, self-fulfilling prophecy or the nocebo effect can kick in with our minds overruling our bodies and keeping the treatments from working.
• Hope helps us with the coping skills we need to live with Migraine.
• When hope is lost, everything else may be lost as well. We've seen to many Migraineurs lose all hope and take their own lives.

I've put together quite a few images with quotes and sayings about hope. Following a suggestion from a friend, I gathered them into a video and added some soothing music, Pachelbel's Canon in D. I hope you find it soothing and hope-inspiring.

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 because a migraine is NOT "just a headache"

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You know, Mondays are rough in the first place, but adding a Migraine triggered by a weather front, and I have the Migraine Blues...

Migraine Blues was written and performed by Dr. Fred Sheftell, a friend and mentor. Dr. Sheftell passed away nearly a year ago. You can read about Dr. Sheftell in Celebrating Fred Sheftell - Friend, Migraine Specialist, Great Man.

I still miss him. Here's to you, Dr. Fred!

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© Teri Robert, 2012
Last updated February 20, 2012.

When it comes to finding Migraine information online, there's no problem finding a voluminous amount. The problem is whether it's accurate and unbiased. Online information can be bright polished, and valuable - like a pearl - or it can be... well, rough and stinky - like an onion.

This feature, "Migraine Pearl or Onions?," highlights both the gleaming Migraine pearls I come across and the malodorous "Migraine Onions."

Today's Pearl and Onion come from the same YouTube video. The video itself is good and well worth watching...

Today's Pearl goes to FOX 26 News for this interview about Migraines. The one problem I have with it is that Dr. Payman Sadeghi says, "In order to have Migraine, you gotta have servere headache." That's inaccurate. The headache of a Migraine attack can be mild to severe, or you can have what's called acephalgic or silent Migraine - a Migraine that has no headache at all. Other than that, he does quite well. He does a good job listing triggers and encouraging people to keep a Migraine diary. He also make the point that treatment should come from the appropriate specialists.

Today's Onion goes to the person with the YouTube ID "MyMigraineTreatment." I'll refer to this person as "MMT." As far as I can tell, MMT has no affiliation with the television station that aired this news segment ore Dr. Sadeghi. It's interesting that the video was general information about Migraine, BUT the title MMT put on it on YouTube is "Migraine Treatment - Get Rid of Migraine Pain Completely." Th edescription of the video says:

"Migraine Treatment - Discover How To Get Rid Of Migraine Pain In 48 Hours... For More Info Visit http://bestmigrainetreatment.net/"

Curious, I visited the site. Lo and behold, it's yet another person trying to sell "The Migraine Relief Guide." If that sounds familiar, it may be because I've written about it before. Back in July of 2009, someone asked me if I knew anything about it. I didn't, so I paid the $37 to buy and read it. There wasn't a think in it that couldn't be found somewhere else online free. And it certainly doesn't tell you how to "Get Rid of Migraine Pain Completely" or in 48 hours.

"The Migraine Relief Guide" has a money-back guarantee, but I had trouble getting a refund. Fortunately, I had paid with PayPal, and filing a complaint with them resulted in my getting my money back.

It just seems wrong to me that MMT posted someone else's video to YouTube to promote their site, which exists to sell this ebook. Interestingly enough, when I posted a comment to this effect on the video on YouTube, they deleted it and blocked me from commenting again. This may be a violation of YouTube's Terms of Service as well.

Do you have suggestions for Migraine Pearls or Onions? If so, pleae leave a comment to share your suggestions!

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© Teri Robert, 2012
Last updated January 23, 2012.

I cam across this Migraine video through The Huffington Post. There are a few statements in it that I disagree with, but overall, it's a pretty good video with clear explanations and solid advice...

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© Teri Robert, 2011
Last updated October 17, 2011

Dr. Roger Cady and his research group have let me know that they have some new Migraine and headache clinical trials that are recruiting participants.

If you live near Springfield, Missouri, you may be interested in some of these trials:

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Early Acute Treatment vs. Preventive Treatment for Migraine

Did you know that 60-80% of migraine sufferers experience signs before a migraine attack that may actually predict the onset of a headache? These signs are referred to as prodrome and may include symptoms such as muscle aches, food cravings, mood changes, decreased or increased energy, difficulties with memory or concentration and even excessive yawning.

If you:

• Are age 18 or older
• Experience prodrome symptoms as described above
• Have never taken Frova® or Topamax® for migraine treatment or prevention
• Live near Springfield, Missouri
  

Please consider enrolling in this medical research study. Qualified candidates will receive study related medical evaluations and study medication at no charge plus compensation for time and travel. For more information, please contact call 417-883-7889.

• • • • •

Have you had a mild head injury that has left you with chronic headaches?

Clinvest is conducting a medical research study testing an approved migraine drug to see if it safely and effectively relieves post traumatic headaches.

If you:

• Are between the ages of 18 and 65
• Have had a problem with headaches since the injury
• Have trouble with concentration and memory due to the headaches
• Live Near Springfield, Missouri

Please consider volunteering for this medical research study. No insurance is necessary because if you qualify and choose to participate you will receive all study related medical evaluations and study drug at no charge. Compensation for time and travel is also provided. For more information, please contact 883-7889.

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Help Us Learn More About the Effects of Migraine On Work Productivity

Workers who experience migraines suffer approximately a 50% decrease in work productivity. Help us learn more about how 2 different treatments affect the way you function at work by volunteering for this medical research study.

Please consider participating if you:

• Are age 18-65
• Work at least 30 hours each week
• Are able to complete 1-2 minute hourly assessments from your cell phone when treating 4 headaches at work
• Routinely treat your headaches with a Triptan or Treximet®
• Live Near Springfield, Missouri

Study participants will receive compensation for time and travel. For more information, please contact Clinvest at 417-883-7889.

• • • • •

Do You Suffer from Chronic Headaches?

Clinvest is currently recruiting volunteers to participate in a medical research study to see if an investigational drug reduces the number and severity of chronic headaches.

If you:

• Are age 18-65
• Experience a headache on 15 or more days each month
• Are willing to help find a way to manage chronic headaches
• Live near Springfield, Missouri.

Please consider enrolling in this medical research study. Qualified candidates will receive study related medical evaluations and investigational drug at no charge. Compensation for time and travel is also provided. For more information, please contact Clinvest at 417-883-7889.

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New Class of Investigational Migraine Drug Being Tested for Menstrual Headaches

That time of the month can be challenging enough without having to endure a
headache, too.

If you:

• Are age 18 or older.
• Have experienced a headache during at least 1 of your last 3 monthly cycles.
• Live near Springfield, Missouri.

Please consider volunteering for this medical research study. If you qualify and choose to participate you will receive:

• All study related medical evaluations and investigational drug or placebo (inactive substance) at no charge.
• Compensation for time and travel.

For more information please contact 417-883-7889.

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© Teri Robert, 2010
Last updated August 16, 2010

Dr. Fred Sheftell is the founder of the New England Center for Headache and a past president of the American Headache Society. He is also a very talented musician.

A few years ago, he put together a CD called "Migraine Blues." The CD was originally intended to be continuing medical education for doctors, but the songs and videos are great fun for everyone. Here, for your enjoyment, is the title cut, "Migraine Blues."

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© Teri Robert, 2010
Last updated August 3, 2010