Candid Discussion: Migraines

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Posted: 9:43 AM Jul 8, 2008
Last Updated: 9:43 AM Jul 8, 2008
Reporter: Nicole Holt
Email Address: nicole.holt@kxii.com

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Dr. DeAnn Strobel stopped by our studios for a candid discussion on migraines. What triggers a migraine? What treatments are available for this debilitating type of headache. Is a migraine more common in men or women?

If you have questions, please email nicole.holt@kxii.com.. Dr. Strobel will answer them live on First News AM on Friday morning. Remember, all questions will remain anonymous.

For more on migraines, visit these websites:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/migraine-headache/DS00120
http://www.neurologychannel.com/migraine/index.shtml
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/brain/disorders/127.html

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