My Favourite Posts of 2013 (and why I think they’re important for you to read)
It’s time for the last post of 2013! This is a special list – my own favourite posts that were not included in the previous list. This time I’m going to list them and tell you why I think they’re important. This time they’re in no particular order.
- About Your “I Cured my Migraines, You can too!” Website. (an open letter): Yes, they’re still out there. People claiming to have cures – or even the “ultimate” treatment for migraine. Here’s my response.
- How many headaches are too many in a week? This is a common question, and in some ways the answer is obvious. But here I give a little more detail about how to decide what kind of treatment you need to investigate, based on how many headaches you get.
- Migraine During and After Pregnancy There are a lot of myths out there when it comes to migraine and pregnancy. Hopefully this will give women an idea of what to expect.
- Why is Headache Research Under-Funded? And it is – and it’s no joke.
- Why some people don’t recognize post-concussion syndrome symptoms This has been, and continues to be, a big news story in 2013. Hits in hockey, football helmets – the discussion is important and ongoing. Here are some key points to help you and your doctor recognize post-concussion syndrome.
- Help! I have a Headache! Naturally there are a lot of people who come to this site or our Facebook page because they have a headache NOW and need help. Here is some advice to get them started.
- How to be Safe with Botox (10 tips) Botox continues to be promoted as a treatment for migraine – here are some ways to make sure you’re using it safely.
- Migraine Triggers: Don’t Believe the Headlines (and the myths) Once again we need to be reminded that we don’t get the whole truth in the headlines. Here’s a bit of a corrective, especially when it comes to migraine triggers.
- 10 Things to Tell Your Doctor A simple post, but one that every migraine patient (especially one who has been newly diagnosed) should print out and put in their medical file.
- Warning: Generics and “Brand Names” are NOT (always) the same… Another story that continued to be big in 2013. Make sure you understand the details.
- Does my Child have Migraine? Catching migraine early is difficult, but it can save a lot of problems down the road. Here’s some quick advice about how to recognize migraine in children.
- Headache and Migraine: What’s the Good News? I’m sure some people feel that it’s been one bit of bad news after another in 2013. But actually there are encouraging things going on.