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Amber

menstral flares

I am now more convinced than ever that my flares are ONLY produced by hormones. 14 days before I start my period, like clockwork my pain starts. it subsides for about two days in the middle of the 14 then flares back up until it starts.Once I start my pain is GONE. Last month it was so bad. I couldn't walk or sleep or eat. then... Read more Chevron

posted 12/04/2010, comments (5)|

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eviebrown

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Migraine Devil

Each day I wonder when the Migraine Devil will pay a visit. I am thankful he is not here with me today. The Migraine Devil is a culprit who has No regard for your day, your feelings, Your mental stability, or your overall health. At times, I am able to ward off the Migraine Devil with tablets - As I chug the tablets down with a somber moment... Read more Chevron

posted 03/26/2009, comments (0)|

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Pat Rivera

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laying out the paper trail for my son-the family caregiver

In a worst case scenario, my youngest son would become the caregiver for three elders (in their 80s); his two grandmothers and a man who has been like his grandfather. We are putting together a book of instructions and documents so that he doesn't have to hunt through the accumulated clutter of five different people (me, my husband and the... Read more Chevron

posted 05/24/2008, comments (0)|

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calwill

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multiple trauma PTSD

I wish that I could point out one specific traumatic event, but I am 58 years old and have lived through many horrific events. I have so many triggers that it is hard to get through the day without breaking down. I need to find some sort of process, book, whatever to help me decrease this anxiety and work through the trauma instead of... Read more Chevron

posted 03/04/2008, comments (10)|

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Helencal

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40 years of chronic pain

I was diagnosed with trigger points and overall pain as a teenager. I remember getting muscle biopsies and up to 35-40 trigger point injections three times a week by the time I was a sophomore in college. But I also had severe depression and headaches since childhood. I have been so active my whole life from skiing to... Read more Chevron

posted 02/10/2008, comments (58)|

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