Tips for Living With Migraine While Deployed
Veterans experience a higher prevalence of migraine and an increased risk for comorbidities, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), than the general public. Learn whether you can enlist in the military with migraine disorder and how to manage migraine attacks during deployment. Can you deploy with migraine? It depends. Before enlisting, you’ll undergo a screening […]
VA Disability Ratings for Migraine
From 2008 to 2019, more than half a million veterans were diagnosed with migraine. If you are experiencing severe migraine attacks after your military service, you may be able to receive benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). To do so, you’ll have to demonstrate that the attacks are linked to your service or […]
Explore the Connection: PTSD and MigraineÂ
Explore the Connection: PTSD and Migraine
On the surface, migraine and PTSD don’t seem to have much in common. Migraine is a neurological condition, while PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a psychiatric condition. However, these two debilitating conditions are linked in surprising ways, and having both can severely impact your quality of life. Research has shown that 21.5% of migraineurs will experience PTSD at some point in their lives, compared to just 4.5% of people without headache disorders. Understanding this connection can help improve treatment approaches for those living with both conditions.
CEFALY Partners with the Green Beret Foundation to Support Special Forces Members with Migraine
Eligible Active Duty Green Berets and family members of current and former Green Berets now have a new, no-cost migraine treatment option. The Green Beret Foundation (GBF) has partnered with CEFALY Technology to provide access to CEFALY’s clinically proven, drug-free migraine treatment. How the partnership works Active duty Special Operations personnel interested in seeking the […]
The Prevalence of Migraine Among Military Veterans
Soldiers and veterans are tough – physically, mentally and emotionally. Does this mean they are immune from migraine pain? Absolutely not. Migraine pain hits soldiers and veterans hard and may be triggered by stress, injuries or trauma. Although soldiers may not talk about the pain they feel, it’s still here, impacting their relationships, health and […]