Resources/LINKS

Information is Power, especially in the fight against Migraines and taking steps to regain control of your life. We have assembled the following list of Resources/Links for you to continue your research and get a better understanding of what you are experiencing.
MAGNUM
(Migraine Awareness Group)

www.migraines.org
MAGNUM is a non-profit healthcare organization whose mission is to bring public awareness to the fact that migraine is a true organic neurological disease, to assist migraine sufferers, their families and co-workers, and to help improve the quality of life of migraine sufferers worldwide. This site by the National Migraine Association MAGNUM is a comprehensive and up-to-date Website dedicated to migraine, headache and head-pain issues.

PainCare.net
www.paincare.net
The site offers an Interactive Headache Diary to help you identify triggers that may cause headaches or make them worse. PainCare.net is an interactive, online resource dedicated to helping people with headache and other chronic pain conditions.

Migraine Action Association
www.migraine.org.uk
The Migraine Action Association (formerly the British Migraine Association) is a registered charity which aims to bridge the gap between the migraine sufferer and the medical world by providing information on all aspects of migraine and its management. Sections to the site include What is migraine?, What Causes Migraine? and How to Treat Migraine?

News and Information
Mind Over Migraine
An educational initiative designed to empower people with migraine to manage their migraine attacks and gain more control—includes a migraine simulator and migraine pod casts.

National Headache Foundation
www.headaches.org
The National Headache Foundation (NHF) is the oldest organization of its kind in the US dedicated to providing information and education to headache sufferers, their families and healthcare providers.

American Headache Society
www.ahsnet.org
This information is intended primarily for health care professionals. The AHS Website offers clinically oriented information on headache as well as information on AHS programs and activities.

Doctor's Guide - Migraine
Discovery Health
www.discoveryhealth.com
Use the 'Search' option and key in 'Migraine'.

Dr. Koop on Migraines
www.drkoop.com
Visit this site to find their section on migraine.

JAMA
www.jama.ama-assn.org
Journal of the American Medical Association is designed as a resource for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Wellness Web, Headache Center
www.wellnessweb.com
WellnessWeb is a collaboration of patients, healthcare professionals, and other caregivers. Its mission is to help patients find the best and most appropriate medical information and support available. To find information on headaches and migraines, go to 'Headaches' in the site's Master Index.

European Institute of Healthcare
www.euihc.com
The European Institute of Healthcare is dedicated to continuing medical education and reveals the latest in advances in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Please check the web site for more information and for updates on the CNS symposia.

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