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Throbbing pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. Those are some of the symptoms of migraines listed by the Mayo Clinic. Those who suffer migraines know they can be debilitating and last for several hours. The National Center for Health Statistics says one out of every seven people in the United States experience migraines at least once a year. Native Americans have the highest prevalence of migraines of any other ethnic group according to the American Headache Society. We’ll talk with experts about what’s known about migraines and the best ways to manage them.
Guests:
Dr. Joanna Katzman – executive medical director of UNMH Pain Management Service
Dr. Emily Haozous (Chiricahua Fort Sill Apache) – living with migraines for 25 years and a research scientist with the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
Break 1 Music: Groovy (song) Dallas Arcand (artist) Modern Day Warrior (album)
Break 2 Music: Grass Dance (song) Tha Tribe (artist) Warriors In The Mist (album)
