I am a 17 year Migraine sufferer. I tuned in for information on Migraine last week, expecting the show to educate the public about Migraines. In reality, just a few minutes were devoted, with a banner behind the doctors saying: MIND OVER MATTER?

"The Doctors" stated "HUGE PROBLEM”. We are spending a billion dollars a year treating migraine headache." Mentioned... "To answer your question, go to a dark place, lie down, put a cold compress on your head, if you don't have any medication specifically for that ~ caffeine can help. Correct? Any type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory." They did mention kids getting auras and vomiting with no pain symptoms, and getting properly diagnosed which is important.

It was HUGELY disappointing. No mention of additional risk factors associated with NOT treating Migraines effectively, such as stroke, white matter lesions;  preventative vs. abortive medications; disability issues; medication overuse headaches, rebound, or what treatments and preventatives are out there.

I’m fortunate to have found support and information from Terri Robert, author of “Living Well with Migraine”, Dr. Krusz and the website at Health Central. Through the forums and articles, I have been able to improve my quality of life. I also visited the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago. There is nothing like someone who devotes their entire practice to an area of health and is adept at treating it.

www.helpforheadaches.com/lwfiles/family-mig-letter.htm

www.mymigraineconnection.com

It would be nice if “The Doctors” were to feature some Migraine experts, patients, and give the fourth most disabling health condition in the country more time. They never did explain “Mind over Matter”. But that was hugely offensive to someone who works out, does biofeedback, meditates and stays educated. It’s a neurological disease that is ongoing, even when pain is not present. I doubt you would banner Mind Over Matter? when speaking about diabetes or more humorously, erectile dysfunction!