There has been an increasing interest in tinted glasses for migraine patients. Although tinted glasses are nothing new, research is beginning to bring us some decent science behind using tinted glasses to fight migraine symptoms (see for example this from USA Today: Special tinted glasses may stymie migraines). There are a number of different approaches. Of [...]
by James on 12 April 2012
After I posted the review of Lily’s Mom last month, I received an email by the writer, producer, and director – Dr. Edmund Messina. I thought you might like to hear his comments on my review: James Nicely written review. One comment: The "natural therapist" actually was a real story that a patient told me. [...]
Considering the number of people who suffer from migraine, you would think that there would be more movies and music and theatre dedicated to struggling with the issue. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. And when migraine does appear in film, it’s often misportrayed. So it’s good to see migraine being taken more seriously, as Dr. [...]
by James on 18 February 2012
There are some great doctors out there. But doctors are not infallible – and the system is far from perfect. And sometimes, says Elizabeth Cohen, you have to make a fuss. Elizabeth Cohen is senior medical correspondent for CNN’s Health, Medical and Wellness unit. She is constantly trying to help people to get good care [...]
by James on 31 January 2012
There’s no doubt that migraine is a misunderstood disease. That means migraineurs, migraine sufferers, are themselves misunderstood – in their relationships, workplaces, and social activities. But a new website aims to give migraineurs a chance to speak. Blogger Kelly from Fly with Hope has just launched Project Migraine Hope. Project Migraine Hope gives people who are [...]