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Chatzy Migraine Chat – Visit online with other Migraineurs!

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Chatzy Migraine Chat

Yes – it’s time to chat with other migraineurs!

Finally, I’ve gotten organized enough to mention the Migraine Chat that fellow blogger Diana Lee is hosting most Wednesday evenings.  All right, so I’m not organized enough yet to attend, though I would like to!  I’m actually just heading out the door so I’ll be missing it again.

BUT – if you’re free – please do go and join the conversation!

The chat is online between 6pm and 7pm Central Time – that’s 18:00-19:00.  The information you need to know to get into the chat room is on the left.  And the event takes place at Chatzy Migraine Chat.

Encourage someone, share ideas – head on over and be a part of it!

Now You Can Talk To Your Child About Chronic Illness…

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… of course, you already could.  But Gretchen Rautman’s new book, My Secret (illustrated by Kathleen Schmiedeskamp), is a great tool to help you.

My Secret

I just finished reading My Secret, the story of a young girl with chronic headache.  It’s not just about headache or migraine, it’s about chronic pain in general.  It will encourage your child to talk about their pain, and to know they’re not alone.

The book also includes tips to help parents and others caring for children to know how to help.

I’m impressed with the book, so I want to get it out to those of you who have children with chronic pain, particularly migraine and headache.  You can order the book on Amazon.

But even better — if you have a child with chronic pain, leave a comment below and write about your experiences.  In one week from today I’ll choose 2 comments at random, and those two people will receive a free paperback copy of My Secret shipped to them directly.

More good news – all proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Migraine Research Foundation!

So get commenting, and be sure to tell your friends who have children with this challenge.

For more resources, start here:  Children with Migraine, Children with Headache, Children with Cluster Headache

Migraines & Romantic Relationships: February 2011 Carnival

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Don’t miss the latest Headache and Migraine Disease Blog Carnival over at Somebody Heal Me.  The topic was: Romantic Relationships & Migraines: How are they affected? Is is possible to build a new one? Does anything about living with a chronic condition bring you closer?

This is an excellent topic to reflect on, and there were some great reflections.  Let me give you a hint of what you’ll read…

  • Having a caregiver/dependent relationship changes and sometimes trumps the husband/wife relationship we have. When a severe Migraine or Meniere’s attack hits…
  • I remember when I first started dating my husband, it hadn’t even occurred to me to tell him about my headaches. My sister called me the day after our first date and asked me, "Did you tell him that you get really bad migraines?"  What? Why would I tell him that? Nothing says "blossoming romance" like "Hey, by the way, I get debilitating migraines that make me puke a WHOLE bunch!".
  • Whenever I’ve tried to choreograph one of these Hollywood romantic evenings it usually was ruined by a sleepless night, a bad migraine, unexpected traffic delays or other annoyances. I’ve come to believe that this Hollywood brand of romance is really reserved for people who are dating or who have a lot of money…
  • Physical touch is a bit trickier of a subject than finding time to spend with one another. I also deal with Fibromyalgia symptoms, such as chronic widespread pain and sensitivity. This can sometimes make even holding hands or cuddling with each other uncomfortable, sometimes unbearable. But…

There’s no doubt there’s a lot to talk about!

And, not always on topic but still in the carnival, Migraines and Heart Health and my own contribution, Vasodilation and Migraine – The fall of a theory.

Managing Your Migraine – Lincoln, England

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Also coming three weeks from today – an event in Lincoln, England, UK for migraineurs.  The theme is Managing Your Migraine.  The event goes from 9:30am to 1pm on the 5th of March 2011.

Here’s what the Migraine Trust has to say about the event:  The Migraine Trust is organising a public information event for people living with migraine and for those who would like to find out more about managing the condition. The programme includes presentations by local migraine experts, an opportunity to ask questions and meet other migraine sufferers.

The program will also include discussion about Chronic Daily Headache, and a question and answer time.

Once again, you need to register in advance.  There is a fee, but you can register online.  You must register and pay in advance, because space is limited.

Go now and register for the Managing Your Migraine event.


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Augusta, Georgia – Fighting the Battle Against Migraine & Headaches

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We’re only three weeks away from an exciting free event in Augusta, Georgia, USA (close to the South Carolina border).  Put on by the National Headache Foundation, it’s the first of several free Headache Awareness events in the USA.  The events are free, but you must phone in to register and space is limited.  The number is 1-800-843-2256.

Headache Awareness 2011

Event for Patients

Here’s what the NHF has to say about the patient event, which is from 12:30pm to 5pm on the 5th of March 2011:  Free Patient Education Event for Veterans & Individuals Suffering from Migraine and Chronic Headaches related to Traumatic Brain Injury & Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.

Not only will you be able to listen to national experts on migraine and headache, there will also be times that are interactive, where you can discuss your experiences and ask questions.  You’ll also learn about what resources are available to you, and you’ll even get one for free – a one year membership to the NHF.  I’d say it’s worth the drive, even if you don’t live right in the area!

Again, this event is geared especially to those who are dealing with migraine or headache related to traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder, including but not limited to war veterans.

For more information on the patient sessions, visit the Regional Headache Awareness Conference page.

Event for Health Professionals

On the same day, March 5th 2011, there will be an event especially to help health professionals.  Encourage your doctor to go in the morning – 7:30am to 12pm (note: there’s currently a discrepancy on the NHF materials – some say 7:00am).  Once again, the theme is especially focused on treating war veterans, however there will be a lot of general information that will apply to a wider audience.  Learn about the latest diagnostic techniques, interact with headache experts, and learn about treating patients with headache and migraine related to traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.  Breakfast is provided.

For more information, go to the Regional Headache Awareness Conference page.


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