Can We Call Migraine a Migraine, Please

Can We Call Migraine a Migraine, PLEASE?

About a month ago Dr. Oz had a show discussing  how we could heal our headaches holistically. The show was called The New Science to Reverse Aging and I was excited to watch the video. 

From the start I became uneasy as both doctors were using the phrase 'migraine headache' without distinction. This drove me nuts - is it so to call migraine a migraine and headache a headache? If you are going to have 'experts' on your show, shouldn't they know the difference? And enough already, Dr. Oz, please - migraine is a genetic neurological disease - NOT a headache.

 

Now, to give this doctor a bit of credit he did have some good points. Prevention is key, vitamin B2 is helpful, and it's  important watch our triggers. BUT was he talking about - migraines or headaches? 

I've continued with my "rant,"  Please Folks - Migraine is Not a Headache -on Hormones Matter.com.  Take a minute and go over to see what you think. 

Thanks for reading,

Nancy

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The August 2013 Headache Disorders and Migraine Blog Carnival

 Presenting the August 2013 Headache Disorders and Migraine Blog Carnival


I have the special honor of being able to host the August 2013 Headache Disorders and Migraine Blog Carnival. Diana Lee at Somebodyhealme.com has been hosting this carnival since December 2007 and has given migraine and headache bloggers a wonderful venue to share their very personal experiences, trials and errors, treatments, thoughts, and hopes for the future.  

We have some wonderful submissions this month I can't wait to share with you.  Candy Meacham at Art of Migraine has written a very personal look at suicide called "Suicide is a scary thought."

Diana Lee's contribution is a blog post she wrote for the American Headache and Migraine Association called "Migraine & Headache Disorders: We Are Mourning."

Kerrie Smyres of The Daily Headache shares her thoughts and helpful hints for people with migraine in "Suicide & Migraine: Thoughts From Someone Who's Considered It."  



Nikki Albert talks about her deeply personal "suicide survival date" on her blog, The Brainless Blogger.

See what happens when you think you've hit rock bottom with Kat at Happy Healthy 365 in her post "Believe." 

Andy Honaker talks about just how inconvenient migraine is in his post "Migraines are NOT Convenient" at his blog, "Against the 'Graine."


"Tomorrow will be better, till you get there…" is a post written by Casey Russell at the blog, My life with the BEAST. A strong believer in "suicide is a quick solution to a big problem," Casey shares how important it is not to give up hope.

My submission is "Headache Disorders and Suicide" right here at Closing the SEAMS in Migraine and Headache Disorders.


Deb Maire asked me to share this with you. They are a bit dark in spots, but heartfelt. Please try not to worry, Deb is OK.

Suicide has been on my mine alot these days
I have so many people to use me for their on purpose
Even though I can humbly say I have helped many
My dreams have demised by the financial abuse if others that take advantage of my kindness on a daily basis.
Now my assistant who has been with me for 3 years has used my connections for a job. Well, if I was totally well I would wish her well and say ---- ok - fine, we will meet sometime for lunch.
My husband who has been has not agreed with her hours and says she works slow to make money and has not put forth a big push for Gemassist in a year.
Said she was looking for connections for another job Full time at our expense - meaning he pays her to help me around the house and keeping a schedule, etc. 
Sometimes I am so house bound that I am lonely and I enjoy her company to know some one will be by or call. Yes, I have told my doctor, yes I have told my psychologist about my suicidal thoughts.
I have noticed that I just can not keep friends with my illness.
I desperately asked my husband to give me something due to my religion is the only thing that keeps me alive. 
I am sorry for writing but this is thoughts of a suicide person giving up on fighting her illness. Making friends that are fake on the web and in person.
Tried of paying doctors.
Tried of believing that there is hope out there to do more.
I watch my diet but I can seem to loose weight due to calories intake is more than exercise due to my sleeping for my head pain.
I have not had Botox in awhile due to issues so maybe ??? I will feel better after it.
No I doubt it.
I still do not have a brain that can handle stress well.
Well, all for now
 Do not worry about me! 
This is my thoughts on suicide




The September 2013 Headache Disorders and Migraine Blog Carnival theme is: How has blogging and/or social media helped you combat stigma in your life or in the disease community at large?  

Submissions are due Friday, September 6, 2013, by midnight - the end of the day please and will be published on Monday, September 9, 2013. Teri Robert of the Headache Disorders Blog Network with be the host. Please submit your links to teri@terirobert.com.



Thanks for reading,

Nancy

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Last Call for Submissions for the August 2013 Headache Disorders and Migraine Blog Carnival

Last Call for Submissions: August 2013 Headache Disorders and Migraine Blog Carnival

A gentle reminder  that your August 2013 Headache Disorders and Migraine Blog Carnival submissions are due by midnight on Friday, August  9, 2013.

The theme for the blog carnival this month is Headache Disorders and Suicide.  If you are unable to write on this theme, feel free to write on another topic related to headache disorders and migraine disease. Most of the time they will be published along with the carnival.

When sending in your submissions to Diana at somebodyhealme@gmail.com would you please include the following information:

(1) Your name as you would like it to appear in the carnival.
(2) The title of the blog post you're submitting.
(3) The url of the blog post you're submitting.
(4) The title of your blog.
(5) The url of your blog. 

If you are looking for more information on how to join us in this blog carnival, hop on over and read: Announcing the August 2013 Headache Disorders and Migraine Blog Carnival .

I look forward to reading your blogs!

Thanks for reading,

Nancy 

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Last updated August 7,  2013. 

 

August 2013 Headache Disorders and Migraine Blog Carnival Call for Submissions

August 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival: Call for Submissions

It's time for the 2013 August Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival. I'm excited to announce that the blog  carnival will be hosted right here. We have a wonderful group of blossoming bloggers who continue to grow in the headache disorder and migraine arena. They all have various points of view and bring unique ideas to the community. It really is an exciting time for headache and migraine!

 As unfortunate as it is, suicide has recently played a role in the migraine world. The theme this month is quite timely; Headache Disorders and Suicide.  During the last few months there have been two suicide completions due to the unending pain and despair that migraine disease can create. 

Submissions are due by midnight (the end of the night) on Friday, August, 9, 2013 and can be emailed to Diana at somebodyhealme@gmail.com.

I will be publishing the August 2013 Headache Disorders and Migraine Blog Carnival on Monday, August, 12, 2013 right here!

Posts on other migraine and headache disorder topics are always welcome too! 

Here is information for the September 2013 Headache Disorder and Migraine Blog Carnival. The theme will be: How has blogging and/or social media helped you combat stigma in your life or in the disease community at large?  Teri Robert at the Headache Disorders Blog Network is hosting the carnival and submissions are due by midnight Friday, September 6, 2013. The carnival will be published on Monday, September 9, 2013 and you can send them to teri@terirobert.com.

Thanks for reading,

Nancy

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Last updated July 31,  2013.