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Edmund’s Story

The end of a lifetime of migraine activity began the day I lost my sight in 1 eye & sense of smell completely due to being hit in the face by a line drive playing softball.

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Emily’s Story

I’m a mom, wife and sufferer of chronic migraine disease. I am passionate about education and advocacy for this incurable misunderstood disease all while managing life with a toddler!

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Katherine’s Story

I am currently a first year at Bates College who has lived with a constant headache for two years. My mother has also had a constant migraine; however, her migraine has lasted for twelve years.

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Singing Through the Pain

The Migraine Journey of Kelly Leigh Someone Very Special Taught Her that Singing Could Help Her Through Her Chronic Migraine…

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John’s Migraine Relief Story

I’m free of migraines so far for five years.

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Ilene’s Brain Pain

A somewhat humorous take on a painful subject, this story stretches from the onset of my migraines through a little bit of history of migraine to my addiction to meds and coming out on the other side.

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Lori

This is my migraine story.

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Hormones and Headache

Migraine sufferer for 25 years.

Jonathan’s Story

Intense, very painful and disabling migraines that occur every couple months

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Learning How To Live Again -Teri Hooper

After years of trying many things, Botox was the miracle for me.

Transforming Migraine Pain Into Beauty, An Interview with Priya Rama, Migraine Artist

by: Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, Migraine Strategist and Migraine Science Writer I recently had the immense pleasure of meeting Priya Rama,…

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Kat Harrison

Finding A New Way to Sail: My Migraine Manifesto

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  • About
    • Basics
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      • Migraine Basics
      • Migraine & Related Conditions
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      • Childrens Headache Disorders
      • Biofeedback Techniques
      • FAQ
    • Diagnosis & Tracking
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    • accessing care a4a
      Accessing Care - A4A
      Learn More
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      • Talking to your Headache Care Provider
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      • For Military Community
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      • AHS Position Statement
      • Commercial Plan Formularies
      • Product Prior Auth Checklists
    • Healthcare Policy
      • Step Edits
      • Veteran Affairs
      • NIH Funding
      • Prior Authorizations
      • Telehealth
      • General Focus Areas
    • Patient Access
      • Plan Coverage of my Prescriptions
      • Successful Encounters with my Practitioners
      • Find a Healthcare Practitioner and Pharmacy
      • Insurance Denials and Bills
      • FMLA and Disability Direction
      • A-Z Glossary Terms
  • Providers
    • Free CME Course
    • Research Proposals
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