The information on this site is intended to supplement the healthcare
an individual receives from their own healthcare professionals.
No patient with migraines--especially if they believe they have
BAM or complicated migraines--should attempt to diagnose or treat
themselves. The information here is meant to help people take responsibility
for their health and their healthcare, and to help give them some
background information with which to go to a qualified physician
or neurologist to discuss their concerns if they believe they may
suffer from BAM or other complicated migraines.
The information here is not intended to diagnose or treat or in
any other way take the place of proper medical care! What it will
do for some is provide them a place to start, arm them with knowledge
and information and a bit of terminology, instill hope and confidence
in those who may think that they are the only ones in the world
who may suffer from debilitating neurological symptoms, and encourage
those who are suffering to keep trying and trying until they find
a physician or neurologist who can help them find the answers and
the relief they are looking for.
This site has been read and reviewed by neurologists, other physicians,
and scientists--both those who have a special interest in BAM and
complicated migraine and those who do not. These reviews have not
been done in an official "peer-reviewed publication" sense,
as this is not a "peer-reviewed publication." However,
several of these individuals have kindly discussed the site with
me, both telephonically and by email.
None of those MDs or PhDs who have reviewed this site have expressed
concern in any negative sense about any information provided on
this site. In fact, most make it a point to express that it is helpful
for patients to have a place to go for information and a sense of
community (primarily the "BAM Community" that I started
on the BAM Forum, where patients and their friends and families
can share their stories, discuss their concerns, and develop relationships
with others who understand firsthand exactly what they are experiencing).
The suggestions of and information from various neurologists and
scientists have been incorporated into this site where appropriate.
Please be sure to read the disclaimer
on this site.
