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How is it that I’m always surprised when I get a bad all-day migraine? Every migraine eases up eventually, so my optimism isn’t unfounded. But am I expecting the best or just denying reality? Is self-deception always bad? I don’t keep a headache diary because…
Compared to the ratings in a person’s headache or pain diary — if it’s kept faithfully — most people who rate their pain retroactively recall it as worse than it actually was. I too have a recall bias, but it’s the opposite effect. I think…
It sneaks up, so quiet that I don’t know it’s there. It bullies my body until I awaken, dizzy, nauseated and gasping in pain. My only choice is to go back to sleep, but it’s never a restful sleep. If I’m lucky, I’ll wake in…
The Canadian Headache Society and Headache Network Canada have joined forces to create an awesome headache website. It’s full of information to people who are new to researching headache and has great resources for the seasoned veteran. Topics include diagnosis, tests, how frequency of headache…