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  • Concussions: Girls Have Longer Recovery Time

    MedicineNet Headache Specialty
    14 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Title: Concussions: Girls Have Longer Recovery TimeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/12/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

  • Cellist achieves optimal performance through neurofeedback

    ScienceDaily: Headache News
    9 May 2012 | 11:36 am
    “Practice makes perfect,” the saying goes. Optimal performance, however, can require more than talent, effort, and repetition. Training the brain to reduce stress through neurofeedback can remove barriers and enhance one’s innate abilities.

  • Brain Freeze May Yield Clues About Migraine Headaches

    About.com Headaches / Migraine
    11 May 2012 | 12:49 pm
    If you're the type of person that enjoys indulging in the occasional frozen treat -- then it's likely you've experienced "brain freeze" -- that sharp pain in your temples that comes on instantaneously when something cold hits the inside of your mouth. And I know we've said a little sugar can be good for warding off some types of headaches -- if that sugar is in the form of a triple gelato scoop - beware! For decades, researchers were clueless about why brain freeze occurs. Recently, several  studies have shown that people who get migraines are also more likely to get brain freeze....Read…

  • Study Of Indoor Air Quality Risks In United Arab Emirates Is Culturally Sensitive

    Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today
    11 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    The rapid shift from nomadic life to modern-day culture in the United Arab Emirates has exposed residents to significant indoor air quality risks that can lead to respiratory illness, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill...

  • Two-Drug Combo Helps Teens With Migraines

    headaches
    15 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Many doctors already prescribe Treximet off-label to this age group, expert says
 
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  • Cellist achieves optimal performance through neurofeedback

    9 May 2012 | 11:36 am
    “Practice makes perfect,” the saying goes. Optimal performance, however, can require more than talent, effort, and repetition. Training the brain to reduce stress through neurofeedback can remove barriers and enhance one’s innate abilities.

  • Technology eases migraine pain in the deep brain

    30 Apr 2012 | 6:26 pm
    New brain stimulation technology can prevent debilitating migraine attacks from occurring, a new study suggests. The technique, using transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), applies a mild electrical current to the brain from electrodes attached to the scalp.

  • Daily preventive therapies significantly reduce migraines: Some more than others, study suggests

    25 Apr 2012 | 8:39 am
    Researchers say that 38 percent of migraine sufferers require preventive therapy, but just three to 13 percent currently use it. An added concern is that patients are taking treatments that have never been demonstrated to work. New guidelines assert that migraine prevention requires taking medication daily, rather than only when in the throes of an attack.

  • Botox injections associated with only modest benefit for chronic migraine and daily headaches

    24 Apr 2012 | 3:23 pm
    Although botulinum toxin A ("Botox") injections are US Food and Drug Administration approved for preventive treatment for chronic migraines, a review and analysis of previous studies finds a small to modest benefit for patients with chronic migraine headaches and chronic daily headaches, although botox injections were not associated with greater benefit than placebo for preventing episodic migraine or chronic tension-type headaches, according to a new article.

  • Changes in brain's blood flow could cause 'brain freeze'

    22 Apr 2012 | 10:17 pm
    'Brain freeze' is a nearly universal experience -- almost everyone has felt the near-instantaneous headache brought on by a bite of ice cream or slurp of ice-cold soda on the upper palate. However, scientists are still at a loss to explain this phenomenon. Since migraine sufferers are more likely to experience brain freeze than people who don't have this often-debilitating condition, brain freeze may share a common mechanism with other types of headaches, including those brought on by the trauma of blast-related combat injuries in soldiers. One possible link between brain freeze and other…
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  • Brain Freeze May Yield Clues About Migraine Headaches

    11 May 2012 | 12:49 pm
    If you're the type of person that enjoys indulging in the occasional frozen treat -- then it's likely you've experienced "brain freeze" -- that sharp pain in your temples that comes on instantaneously when something cold hits the inside of your mouth. And I know we've said a little sugar can be good for warding off some types of headaches -- if that sugar is in the form of a triple gelato scoop - beware! For decades, researchers were clueless about why brain freeze occurs. Recently, several  studies have shown that people who get migraines are also more likely to get brain freeze....Read…

  • Alcohol Remains A Top Headache Trigger

    22 Apr 2012 | 3:30 pm
    Results from the 2012 United States Cluster Headache Survey revealed that alcohol remains the main trigger for cluster headaches. More than half of all survey participants stated that alcohol was their main headache trigger. In some European countries the rates of alcohol induced headache are much greater (Sweden 79%, UK 63%) or approximately the same (Germany 54%)....Read Full Post

  • Beware of The Easter Bunny

    6 Apr 2012 | 2:32 pm
    Easter season brings lots of things to our household. It brings the excitement of having to whip out the rolodex of sitters, playdates and long lost relatives to try to entertain our 6 year old who's on Spring break (note to self: don't wait until the week before a school holiday to price Disney World tickets). It brings inches to my waistline as I can't resist those Peeps placed strategically at every supermarket checkout line and drug store counter. It also brings the Easter Bunny -- what could be wrong about that?...Read Full Post

  • Antibiotics Won't Help All Sinus Infections

    21 Mar 2012 | 4:14 pm
    I must admit these past few days of warm weather have been pretty delightful. But seasonal weather changes can also signal that a sinus "nightmare" is waiting to erupt. And the headaches that come with sinusitis are amongst the most painful of any headache I've had to bear. While over the counter remedies can provide some relief, many of us have sought out a physician's care, and a prescription pad....Read Full Post

  • Sexual Problems Linked To Headaches

    11 Mar 2012 | 4:28 pm
    "Not tonight dear - I have a headache..." Who would have guessed that one of the biggest cliches in Hollywood might actually have some scientific evidence to back it up. A new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine,  from researchers at the University of Pavia in Italy shows that 90% percent of women who sought medical treatment for headache and migraine report significant problems in their sex life....Read Full Post
 
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  • Study Of Indoor Air Quality Risks In United Arab Emirates Is Culturally Sensitive

    11 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    The rapid shift from nomadic life to modern-day culture in the United Arab Emirates has exposed residents to significant indoor air quality risks that can lead to respiratory illness, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill...

  • Technology Eases Migraine Pain In The Deep Brain

    2 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Migraine pain sits at the upper end of the typical pain scale - an angry-red section often labeled "severe." At this intensity, pain is debilitating. Yet many sufferers do not get relief from - or cannot tolerate - over-the-counter and commonly prescribed pain medications. Recently, a team of researchers that includes Dr...

  • Botox Helps Migraines "a Little"

    25 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    Using botulinum toxin A (Botox) injections for chronic migraine sufferers helps them "a little", and does not appear to be the amazing therapy some people believe or claim it to be, researchers from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee reported in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)...

  • Chronic Migraine Headache Sufferers Benefit Only Modestly From Botox Injections

    24 Apr 2012 | 3:00 pm
    A study published in the April 25 issue of JAMA reveals that individuals suffering from chronic migraine headaches and chronic daily headaches may receive a small to modest benefit using botulinum toxin A ("Botox") injections. However, the researchers found botox did not provide greater benefit than placebo for preventing episodic migraine or chronic tension-type headaches. The U.S...

  • 'Brain Freeze' Headaches May Be Caused By Changes In Brain's Blood Flow

    24 Apr 2012 | 3:00 am
    'Brain freeze' is a nearly universal experience - almost everyone has felt the near-instantaneous headache brought on by a bite of ice cream or slurp of ice-cold soda on the upper palate. However, scientists are still at a loss to explain this phenomenon...
 
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  • Migraine Awareness Month (USA)

    James
    15 May 2012 | 6:21 pm
    Next month in the USA is Migraine Awareness Month!  The idea has been founded and promoted by the National Headache Foundation. If you’re in the USA and you’d like to help the NHF continue its efforts to "encourage employers, insurers, health care providers, government agencies, and even family members to recognize migraine and other headache disorders as a serious neurobiological disease", you can donate just $5 and get a cool Migraine Awareness Ribbon (who doesn’t want a cool Migraine Awareness Ribbon?!)! How do you get it?  Simply zip over to this page…

  • Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS Awareness: Migraine and Chronic Headache Big Issues

    James
    12 May 2012 | 10:52 am
    Today is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.  Actually, it’s also Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (otherwise known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) Awareness Day. Both Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS are nasty relatives of migraine.  Fibromyalgia in particular is a well-known comorbid condition with migraine.  How exactly these interact is a complicated issue. We do know that chronic headache and/or migraine conditions are very common in patients with fibromyalgia.  There are also many treatments common to both. If you can get a proper diagnosis of ME/CFS and/or Fibromyalgia, your doctor…

  • Cluster Headaches may ease in Pregnancy (and other surprising facts about women and cluster)

    James
    10 May 2012 | 5:24 pm
    A recently published study explored the unique character of cluster headache in women.  Cluster in women has not been studied a lot because it’s so rare.  In fact, cluster in men is rare, but it’s much more common in men than in women. So how are woman clusterheads unique?  Here are a few of the findings: Women tend to develop cluster at a younger age About half the time, symptoms improve with pregnancy Women generally don’t respond as well to sumatriptan (nasal spray/injection), but respond better to inhaled lidocaine.  Women tend to be less…

  • Precision Tinted – Especially to Fight Migraine

    James
    7 May 2012 | 12:03 pm
    There has been an increasing interest in tinted glasses for migraine patients.  Although tinted glasses are nothing new, research is beginning to bring us some decent science behind using tinted glasses to fight migraine symptoms (see for example this from USA Today:  Special tinted glasses may stymie migraines). There are a number of different approaches.  Of course, quality sunglasses have helped a lot of people.  There are also custom made precision tinted glasses, where a patient is tested and given a tint that seems to help them the most. But even custom…

  • Sugar and Migraines?

    James
    3 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
    Is there a connection between sugar and migraines, or as we like to call them, migraine attacks?  Could sugar be a hidden cause or trigger behind many migraine attacks today? We should start by admitting that there is a difference of opinion about just how much sugar consumption impacts migraine symptoms.  Some say that it’s a major cause or trigger, but most would admit that there is a connection between blood sugar levels and at least some migraine attacks. To understand the connection, we need to clear up some misunderstandings about sugar.  There are all kinds of…
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  • Factors for Migraine Chronification: Lifestyle Factors

    16 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Today I'm breaking down the second of five modifiable factors thought to lead to the transformation of episodic to chronic migraine: Lifestyle factors.  (I covered the first factor, obesity, in a recent post: Factors for Migraine Chronification: Obesity). The two major factors are caffeine consumption and sleep. Caffeine Consumption Not only is caffeine consumption in the form of food and drink at issue in the development of chronic migraine, some prescription and over the counter migraine treatment medications contain caffeine, too, such as Fioricet or Excedrin Migraine. A 2004 study of…

  • Migraine Advocacy: May 2012 Headache & Migraine Disease Blog Carnival

    14 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Welcome to the May 2012 edition of the Headache & Migraine Disease Blog Carnival. This month our theme is: How to create awareness about migraine disease and headache disorders as a regular patient with a life full of other obligations. The Headache & Migraine Disease Blog Carnival has been created to provide both headache patients and people who blog about headaches with opportunities to share ideas on topics of particular interest and importance to us. This month's theme is something many of us can relate to as headache and migraine bloggers. We want to do our part to increase…

  • Last Call: May 2012 Headache & Migraine Disease Blog Carnival

    10 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Don't forget we're nearing the deadline for submissions to the May 2012 Headache & Migraine Disease Blog Carnival. Submit your blog post to the May 2012 edition of the carnival by e-mailing the link to your submission to me directly (somebodyhealme AT dianalee DOT net).  The theme is: How to create awareness about migraine disease and headache disorders as a regular patient with a life full of other obligations. As always, posts on any topic related to migraine disease or other headache disorders are also welcome. However, be aware that on-topic submissions will…

  • Factors for Migraine Chronification: Obesity

    9 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    I recently introduced a series of articles about factors thought to contribute to the transformation of episodic migraine to chronic migraine (15 or more days a month). Today I'm breaking down one of the factors, obesity. The precise relationship between body mass index (BMI) and transformation to chronic migraine is not clear, but multiple studies have demonstrated that people with BMIs in the overweight and obese ranges are more likely to experience chronic migraine than their average weight counterparts who live with migraine disease. Researchers speculate the inflammatory state present in…

  • Music as Makeshift Therapy: Fitness Edition + RIP MCA

    7 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    For me one of the biggest keys to actually enjoying exercise is to listen to music that makes me want to move. The right playlist can make a workout fly by, even a boring workout like walking and running intervals on a treadmill. Listening to upbeat, fun music was especially helpful when I was only able to do a few minutes of exercise at a time unless I wanted a massive, debilitating migraine attack to close on me immediately. It's not very much fun to have to reign yourself in sometimes, so the music made that process more enjoyable and tolerable. This is my current workout playlist:…
 
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  • A Review: TheraSpecs

    Sue
    24 Apr 2012 | 12:23 pm
    Another migraine warrior who lives South of Here, Kerrie Smyres, has been an inspiration to me for many years. Despite debilitating pain, she offers up a great deal of wisdom, humour and insight over at The Daily Headache. I always look forward to her posts and have so much respect for her "knowledge is power" approach to living with migraine disease. Kerrie's husband Hart Shafer emailed me several months ago to ask if I would be a participant in a trial of his invention - a pair of glasses specifically designed to filter out the fluorescent light waves that cause migraine sufferers the most…

  • Remember who you really are....

    Sue
    10 Apr 2012 | 1:46 pm
    Last year in August, I made a trip down to Nashville to see the first performance of my favourite band, Evanescence. The band had not performed in five years, with the exception of a Haiti charity relief concert. I went for a number of reasons. One, I was on vacation. Two, I wanted to hear what the band would sound like after all this time. They're better now than ever. It was so amazing to be there in the crowd to see the band's return! Also, bucket-list item - CHECKED. Interviews with lead singer Amy Lee at the time of the new release were really interesting. The message I heard between the…

  • Ooooohhhhhmmmm......

    Sue
    30 Mar 2012 | 4:17 pm

  • RevGal Friday Five: Women's Retreat Edition

    Sue
    9 Mar 2012 | 2:08 pm
    Over at the RevGals site, revkjarla posts a timely Friday Five about our favourite women. In honour of International Women's Day this week, here are just a few of my choices:1. Name a woman author you very much love to read. The number of woman authors I love to read are far too many to adequately list here, so I'll choose a few favourites.... Anne Lamott is very high on the list. Another is Tara Brach - a wonderful Buddhist teacher and guide. I tend to listen to her podcasts as opposed to reading her, just because her voice is so soothing and beautiful.2. Name a woman from the Bible with…

  • to dust....

    Sue
    23 Feb 2012 | 10:05 am
    Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. I did not go to the service last night. Why? Well, the time came for me to leave and I just couldn't get myself out the door. Two reasons. 1. Tonight is the beginning of (let's all say it together) - yes, Presbytery. *shudder* Don't get me wrong, I really don't mind Presbytery itself. I love the work of Presbytery, the support they provide for congregations and clergy alike. I understand that even the *yawn* financial reports and other less-than-riveting reports are necessary in order for us to be who we are as the United Church. I get that. I like my committee -…
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  • The Migraine

    Anthony - Rehabilitated Hack Writer
    5 May 2012 | 4:58 pm
    The migraine, that terrible shadow that makes you believe your body is at war with itself. The migraine literally feels as if your brain is punishing the rest of your head for transgressions unknown despite your pleas for forgiveness. The migraine takes you on a trip to Pity Town, Population You, only half way there, you get car sick.

  • Queen of Migraines...still

    womom1
    5 May 2012 | 12:41 pm
    Disclaimer:  The opinions posted here are just that, opinions.  They are from my own personal experiences and are not intended to discourage others from seeking treatment from the NY Headache Center or Dr. M.  What doesn’t help one, may help another. On Wednesday, May 2nd John and I made the drive from our Dutchess County home to the NY Headache Center in White  Plains, NY.   I was looking forward to this appointment just as a child looks forward to Christmas.  I filled out all the required paperwork about my migraine history, I had read Dr. M’s book, I even tried his…

  • A little Over Two Years

    mycrazyfamilylife
    4 May 2012 | 10:06 pm
    So as most of you already know, my son got his first head injury a little over two years ago. Well, it has been a very long hard road for him. December 2010 we thought the worse was over. Five concussions in and a lot of recovery still to come, but we thought the worse was over. Well, back in October of 2011 he went to dinner with a friend and while sitting down he leaned over to pick something up off of the floor and bumped his head on the table. Of course we were nervous, but we really thought that since it had been almost a year since his last one that this would not amount to anything. I…

  • Migraine Pergatory

    Mel
    4 May 2012 | 3:39 pm
    Two months ago my doctor started me on a migraine preventative medicine called Topamax. I was pretty wary at first because I had made the mistake of googling it and saw that people had listed some pretty hairy side effects about it. However, I saw enough people touting its praises-and I was so tired of the shots-that I was willing to give it a try. Doc man warned me up front that because I am a “chronic” migraine sufferer and because I have high tolerance levels to medications that my dosage would probably need to be increased after two months. He gave me my drugs and after a week…

  • Migraine relief

    mydailey
    4 May 2012 | 8:57 am
      I wanted to update my health advice on migraines, because this is the easiest way I found to relieve the pain caused by migraines. I was reminded of this couple nights ago, when I had to deal with one.    So, this is what I do: I try to feel exactly where the pain is coming from.This time it came from behind my left eye. Then I apply something very cold, like an ice pack directly to my eye, and try to absorb the coldness into my pain. It stops the throbbing and helps me relax and go to sleep.
 
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  • Surgery for Ovarian Cyst

    Heather
    14 May 2012 | 1:01 pm
    In a previous post, I wrote about an ovarian cyst that was giving me pain. As expected, I had to have surgery to remove it. What was UNexpected was that my blood work came back with high numbers for one of the tests that can indicate cancer, so instead of my gyno doing the surgery, a cancer surgeon did it as a precaution, and I was moved to a larger hospital which is luckily only a few minutes from my condo. Both my gyno and the cancer surgeon believed that the cyst wasn't cancerous (and they were right; I won't leave you in suspense on that one!), but they wanted to play it safe, which is a…

  • Product Review: On-Target Ice

    Heather
    17 Apr 2012 | 11:08 pm
    I was contacted by On-Target Ice to review their natural headache remedy product that works via cold and massage. As you see from the picture below, the device is comprised of a copper tube topped with a chrome steel ball. It measures about 4.25 inches and is filled with a non-toxic gel. Mine came with an insulating holder (similar to pool noodles) that keeps your hands from getting cold and also helps the device retain the cold longer. It also comes with a storage pouch, and the device can be stored in the fridge or freezer. The shape allows you to massage pressure points. Photo provided by…

  • Yours Truly on CBS New York

    Heather
    2 Apr 2012 | 9:38 pm
    I'm on a news story about medication-induced nightmares on CBS New York! Here's a link to the video.My puppy Ellie is famous now. :)P.S. - Here's an earlier post about the filming of this video.

  • Ovarian Cysts - trip to ER

    Heather
    16 Mar 2012 | 11:12 pm
    This post is a little scattered because I have a really bad headache (surprise), so I apologize in advance if I jump around or don't make sense!I went to the ER about 2 1/2 weeks ago because I thought I had appendicitis. Five hours and a CT scan later, I found out it was actually ovarian cysts.It had all started the night before when I woke up with such bad cramps that I got out of bed and onto the floor and pretty much just rolled around in agony. Then I went to the bathroom and dry heaved because the pain was so bad. It was miserable. I took meds to knock me out, felt a little better the…

  • Online Clinical Trial Opportunity

    Heather
    1 Mar 2012 | 6:28 pm
    I get a lot of emails through this blog, but a recent one stood out. According to a company representative, "Quincy Bioscience has recently launched a distance trial to study the effects of apoaequorin on migraines after hearing several anecdotal reports that the use of a popular over-the-counter supplement reduced the symptoms of migraines.""Distance trial" means that the trial is conducted online using migraine assessment surveys. Apoaequorin is a protein found in a type of jellyfish, which I think is neat because I've always believed that the sources to many of our ailments can be found in…
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  • Communicating Pain and Disability

    Prof. Joanna Kempner
    16 May 2012 | 11:19 am
    It can be difficult to communicate the pain and suffering of migraine to your doctor, particularly if your migraines are chronic or intractable. See also The Pain of Migraine Disability-10 Things to Know Triggers in the Workplace Even the best medical technologies can’t see or “measure” migraine. Doctors rely on patient reports to tell them what is wrong, but pain is subjective. Pain scales are little help: one person’s “8” migraine might be another’s “5”. Is there any objective way to measure the impact of migraine on a person’s life? One potential way to get around this…

  • Loss of Productivity During a Migraine Attack

    Nancy Harris Bonk
    16 May 2012 | 6:21 am
    Word from the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy is that headache disorders cost the United States more than $31 billion a year. Chronic Migraines Finding the right migraine preventive medication What to do when nothing is working Expert Answer: Intractable Chronic Migraines Botox Approval for Chronic Migraine Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Migraine Surgery for Chronic Migraine Living with Chronic Migraines Recommendations for Chronic Migraineurs Chronic Migraine & Stigma Chronic Migraine & Social Security Disability Chronic Migraine & Child Custody The Family Medical…

  • New Migraine Meter app Available on iTunes and Google Play for Android

    Migraine.com
    15 May 2012 | 11:18 am
    If you have migraines, keeping an accurate journal is an important part of your treatment plan.  It helps you and your doctor track your migraine episodes and potential identify patterns and triggers. And now the new and improved Migraine Meter 2.0 for Android and iPhone makes keeping a journal even easier. Features of the new Migraine Meter include: a new and improved Migraine.com journal that makes keeping a migraine diary easier than ever access to the Migraine.com report – a summary that can be easily shared with a healthcare provider (or anyone else for that matter)  access to…

  • Migraine Treatment Experiences: Crystal Therapy

    Teri Robert
    15 May 2012 | 6:19 am
    Crystal therapy is one of the lesser used and possibly more controversial complementary therapies for Migraine, but one I find quite interesting. Crystal healing can be traced back to ancient Samaria, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Crystals are mentioned in many religious texts including the Bible, Koran, and others. In 1609, the court physician to Rudolf II of Germany, Anselmus de Boot, theorized that crystals gained their properties through the presence of good or bad angels. See also Migraine Treatment Chronic Migraine Overview Find A Migraine Specialist Today, there is still a sense of…

  • Migraine Treatment Experiences: Capsaicin Nose Spray

    Ellen
    14 May 2012 | 12:24 pm
    Capsaicin is the active ingredient in pepper spray – yes the same stuff used to subdue unruly prisoners in your local penal institution.  See also Migraine Treatment Chronic Migraine Overview Find A Migraine Specialist It is also the chemical used in research to trigger the pain response because it is universally, and powerfully effective in doing just that – evoking pain. Capsaicin is extremely potent.  When applied to the skin it has lingering effects and can last literally for days.  I have had back trouble most of my life and have used strong capsaicin creams when my back was…
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