WilmingtonStar
February 19, 2002
by Amy Hotz, Staff Writer
Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee fought on opposing sides during the Civil War, but they shared a common enemy: migraines.
Lewis Carroll tried to find a cure for his migraines, but with little success.
Later, he used the auras from his attacks to create the vivid psychedelic imagery that made Alice's Adventures in Wonderland his most recognized work.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke estimates that 28 million Americans suffer from migraines. About 75 percent of Americans affected by migraines are women, according to the institute. That's about 21 million people. For most, the illness doesnÃt come with a silver lining. Debilitating symptoms affect their careers, relationships and self-esteem. Continue reading...
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