HeadWay, Issue #112 -- Thanks! And more Migraine News

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HeadWay, Issue #112 -- Thanks! And more Migraine News
November 14, 2013

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Thank You!

Recent Migraine and Headache News

Say what?! Beta Blocker

Thank You!

I just have to start with a BIG thank you! Many of you took the challenge last month and gave to the Migraine Research Foundation. As a matter of fact, I received this note from the MRF president, Cathy Glaser:

We were inundated with donations this weekend ... We can't thank you enough for your support! These donations are coming at a perfect time for the Migraine Research Foundation. We recently closed our annual RFP, and we're getting ready to evaluate the 46 grant requests from around the world. I'm personally very excited about this group of proposals and optimistic that some may really move the science and practice of headache medicine forward. Once our Medical Advisory Board evaluates the proposals for innovation, importance and achievability, we will be determining which should be funded. Our Board makes these determinations based on the money on hand and policy questions. 100% of all donations go to fund our grants as all of our overhead is covered by members of our Board.

Great news! In fact, an addition to the amount that was given directly through the MRF, a few hundred more came in through The Migraine Research Foundation at FirstGiving - even more of an inundation! ;)

There's still work to be done - but we took a big step forward! What a great community we have!

Recent Migraine and Headache News

Here are a few bits of news and information, both from Migraine and Headache News and other sources.

Topiramate (Topamax) may cause inability to sweat and hyperthermia: Something to be aware of, and if need be talk to your doctor about. More on Topamax side effects here.
New Migraine Drugs: What About CGRP?: There are four new migraine drugs on the way - how do they work?
Do you suffer from iPosture? Speaking of which, how can you avoid that back pain?
Wait a second - Why do you say that Migraine isn't Headache?!
It's in the news again. Should I Lose Weight to Fight Migraine?
More ways migraine may impact you - even when you're not in the midst of an attack: After a Migraine: Vision Problems and Stroke Risk?
New migraine patch coming out - but it looks like they're pricing it on the high end...

Say what?! Migraine with Brainstem Aura

Migraine with Brainstem Aura is a type of migraine with aura, formerly known as Basilar Migraine The International Headache Society is putting the finishing touches on a brand new headache classification document. As a result, you're going to hear a little bit of new terminology floating around. This is one we just covered at Headache and Migraine News - check it out here: Do I have Migraine with Brainstem Aura?

Thanks for reading! Remember, if you have feedback or ideas for future issues, visit the HeadWay MailRoom. Your password is nomoache.

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