Migraine Headache Support Groups
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"Migraine Prevention Medications": Migraines & Headaches Community - Support Group
forums.webmd.com — “WebMD: Get expert input on medications & treatment, and learn ways to cope from other migraine sufferers.” View full resource at forums.webmd.com
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Which scripts work best for migraine relief? Our Duke Medicine expert lists 11 meds doctors use for headache prevention http://bit.ly/cpYuWr
WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting 7/19/11 - Migraine and Other Headache Disorders
migraineandheadacheblog.com — “Please join us for the fourth meeting of The Western New York Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group on Tuesday July 19, 2011. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the All Care for Women building on 6095 Transit Road in East Amherst, New York 14051. Anyone...” View full resource at migraineandheadacheblog.com
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WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting 6/21/11 - Migraine and Other Headache Disorders
migraineandheadacheblog.com — “June is National Migraine Awareness Month. Since we are "celebrating" National Migraine Awareness Month now, wouldn't this be a great time to join us at our next Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group meeting? The Western New York Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of...” View full resource at migraineandheadacheblog.com
Most Recently Shared on June 20, 2011 at 8:46 pm By:
Nancy Harris Bonk Health Executive and Patient Expert
Come to the WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Mtg 6/21/11 @ 7pm 6095 Transit Rd E. Amherst, NY http://t.co/oUNReWZ
Starting a Migraine Support Group in Western New York - Migraine and Other Headache Disorders
migraineandheadacheblog.com — “The National Headache Foundation and Patient Educator and Advocate Nancy Harris Bonk are starting the first, local monthly Migraine disease and headache disorder support group in Western New York.” View full resource at migraineandheadacheblog.com
Most Recently Shared on March 14, 2011 at 6:09 pm By:
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First Migraine Support Group in WNY this Spring http://www.migraineandheadacheblog.com/2011/03/western-new-york-migraine-support-group-.html
WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting 7/19/11
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Most Recently Shared on July 18, 2011 at 6:48 pm By:
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WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting 6/21/11
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Most Recently Shared on June 14, 2011 at 4:45 pm By:
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WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting 5/17/11
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Most Recently Shared on May 13, 2011 at 5:26 pm By:
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WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting 5/17/11 http://nblo.gs/hPeHG
WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting 8/16/11
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Most Recently Shared on August 12, 2011 at 2:21 pm By:
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WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting 8/16/11 http://nblo.gs/lAfhi
WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting 10/24/11
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Most Recently Shared on October 23, 2011 at 7:47 pm By:
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WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting 10/24/11 http://t.co/nVGWfqS8
New Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group in Western NY - Putting Our Heads Together
puttingourheadstogether.com — “If you live in western New York state, you'll want to check out this new support group for people with Migraine and other headache disorders. Patient educator and advocate Nancy Harris Bonk and the National Headache Foundation have joined forces to for this group, which will meet for the first time on Tuesday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m. The location for the meeting is All Care for Women at 6095 Transit Road; East Amherst, New York. Ms. Bonk comments: "Although there is plenty of wonderful onlin” View full resource at puttingourheadstogether.com
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New Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group in Western NY http://bit.ly/fqCN84
WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting 7/19/11 - Putting Our Heads Together
puttingourheadstogether.com — “Please join us for the fourth meeting of The Western New York Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group on Tuesday July 19, 2011. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the All Care for Women building on 6095 Transit Road in East Amherst, New York 14051. Anyone whose life is affected by Migraines and/or headaches is welcome to join us, we start the meeting at 7pm. via www.migraineandheadacheblog.com” View full resource at puttingourheadstogether.com
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1st WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting - WEGO Health
community.wegohealth.com — “The National Headache Foundation and Patient Educator and Advocate Nancy Harris Bonk arestarting the first, local monthly Migraine disease and headache disor--” View full resource at community.wegohealth.com
Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2011 at 2:26 pm By:
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1st WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting - WEGO Health
community.wegohealth.com — “The National Headache Foundation and Patient Educator and Advocate Nancy Harris Bonk arestarting the first, local monthly Migraine disease and headache disor--” View full resource at community.wegohealth.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2011 at 3:20 pm By:
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Hey #Buffalo "1st WNY Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group Meeting" on @WEGOHealth: http://ning.it/hMzbOS
FM/CFS/ME RESOURCES - Migraines and Headaches
fmcfsme.com — “Find in-depth Fibromyalgia (FM), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), and Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) information including symptoms, pain relief, and promising treatments; finding the cure with the FM/CFS/ME Survey. Resources include: FAQ's, Coping Tips, Doctor Search, Disability Attorney Database, Disability Information. Support Group Resources, Awareness Resources, Drug Information, Medical Abbreviations and Definitions.” View full resource at fmcfsme.com
Most Recently Shared on February 26, 2011 at 5:38 pm By:
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Quiz: Surprising Migraine Causes and Cures - Headaches and Migraines - Health.com
health.com — “This simple migraine quiz asks you what you think really triggers the debilitating pain in your head, and reveals how you may be able to make your migraines more manageable.” View full resource at health.com
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Can that chocolate bar really cause a migraine? Test your headache IQ: http://bit.ly/LEJb0 (via @seankelley)
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Lawyer, blogger, writer w/ chronic migraines, depression, diabetes, PCOS. K-State JMC, KU Law grad. College sports fan. Liberal policy geek. Avid reader.
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Nancy Harris Bonk
Nancy Harris Bonk is a patient advocate and educator who has been helping patients empower themselves to take an active role in their health care since 2003. Nancy experienced what she now knows were menstrually related Migraines during puberty. Nancy was able to manage these with over the counter medications for many years. On a cloudy December 9 morning in 1996, Nancy’s life changed forever. She slipped and fell on a patch of black ice in her driveway, hitting her head, hard. She had sustained a traumatic brain injury or TBI.
In addition to daily chronic head and neck pain and having Migraine disease, Nancy lives with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a cervical spine fusion, depression, hypothyroidism, Raynaud’s phenomenon, Sjogren’s syndrome and some autoimmune connective tissue disease. In tremendous pain and still experiencing cognitive symptoms, Nancy went online to see if she could find some answers. Reaching out to a number of online support groups, she met patient advocate Teri Robert who at the time was the Headache and Migraine Guide at About.com. Nancy became an active member of the discussion forum, and in 2005, she became a moderator under Teri’s tutelage and guidance. In 2007, Nancy joined HealthCentral’s Migraine Community as an Expert and Community Manager.
Because Nancy didn’t think of herself as being disabled, it never occurred to her to file for Social Security Disability, SSDI. Before she applied for SSDI, she wanted to make certain she was truly disabled. To convince herself, she took a part-time job, which threw her into pain cycle that took weeks to break. When the judge declared her “fully disabled” it wasn’t necessarily a happy moment, just a necessary step in moving forward.
In April of 2011, in conjunction with the National Headache Foundation, Nancy started the first, local support group for Migraine and headache sufferers in Western New York - the Western New York Migraine and Headache Disorder Support Group. Nancy continues to read, research and attend medical conferences to remain current in Migraine and headache disorders. Nancy has also earned continuing education hours in this area from the American Headache Society, the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences and the Center for Health Care Education, the Penn State College of Medicine and the Primary Care Network.
Supporting people with Migraine and headache disorders is a privilege and honor for Nancy. She feels support, compassion and understanding are vital components in health care. Nancy lives in Western New York with her 16-year-old son Sam, a junior in high school.
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