Former Insider: Michele Bachmann Headaches Frequent, Left Her 'Unable to Function'

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Former Insider: Michele Bachmann Headaches Frequent, Left Her 'Unable to Function'
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/michele-bachmann-headaches-frequent-left-unable-function-insider/story?id=14115672

An insider who once worked with Rep. Michele Bachmann (R- Minn.) told ABC News he believes her migraine headaches have been a persistent and vexing problem for years, often forcing the congresswoman to cancel meetings, shut her office, turn off the lights and lie down until they pass.

"You're probably talking once every two to four weeks where she would have severe headaches, and at times it would be more frequent," the former insider told ABC News, speaking on the condition he not be identified because he was concerned about retribution. "They would come on in a matter of minutes. She would be down on her couch with the lights off and unable to function."

The GOP presidential candidate confirmed to reporters Tuesday that she suffers from migraine headaches, but she said they were controlled by medication and her condition would not affect her ability to serve as president.

"I've maintained a full schedule between my duties as a Congresswoman and a presidential candidate traveling across this nation," Bachmann said. "I have prescribed medication I take on occasion whenever symptoms arise and they keep my migraines under control. But I'd like to make it abundantly clear, my ability to function effectively will not affect my ability to serve as Commander in Chief."

[livetohike]

1. As a former migraine sufferer...if her headaches are anything

the way mine were, she would lose parts of whole days trying to recover. Even with meds that work. If she has had to travel to the E.R. as I used to do, there is no way she could perform her duties 100% of the time and in full capacity to function.

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. She's a headache with or without this news.

This won't help her cause. Luckily for the rest of the free world.

[kctim]

3. What utter BS!

As if she is able to function properly in the first place.

[Ganja Ninja]

4. If she ever gets into power she won't be the only one with head aches. n/t

[Skip_In_Boulder]

5. I think this story is more designed to detract from the larger issue

that the real medical concern about Michele is that she is a raving paranoid schizophrenic.

[MineralMan]

6. Frankly, I think she'd do a better job when incapacitated.

When she does anything at all, it's usually a disaster. So, the less she does, the better.

[Blue Owl]

7. It's bad news for a functioning moron when they can't function

n/t

[Scurrilous]

8. K & R

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