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Monday, November, 09, 2009
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my date with the ENT

well i went to the ENT yesterday. he said that yes my primary problem IS migraine, but that my sinus are aggervating the problem.   they drew blood for allergy testing and started me on a steroid nasal spray, and i gp tuesday for the Ct of my sinus cavity. after which they will most likely do surgery to clear the blockage and remove my... Read moreChevron

back to the doctor

i go back to the doctor today for a follow up, and for what was intended to schedule a ct of my sinus cavity. that won't be happening as i am still just as congested as i was last month.   they are thinking now that i am having sinus headaches that are triggering migraines. i have had a constant headache since july 15th or so. along with... Read moreChevron

what a joke

well iwent yesterday for my MRI and neurologist appt.   as expected the MRI was normal.......... but the neurologist who i thought might actually help me turned out to be a joke.   he had a med student with him, and she was 10 times worse than he ever dard to be. he told her i had no known triggers... WHAT??? dude i told you at the... Read moreChevron

looks like i am finally going to HAVE to do it

i had though i would be able to work out my issues with my employer. but it looks like they are going to force me to file an eeoc complaint. i was written up today for missing time due to migraines ( even though it's supposed to be covered under FMLA) i tried to explai to my manager what was going on, but she lied and played dumb. and wrote me up... Read moreChevron

first visit to the neurologist

Well i went for my first visit with the neurologist today. I've learned not to get my hope up with doctors, but this once seems really concerned. He actually listened to me, and answered all my questions.   he did a basic neuro exam, commented on my balance, and the problems with my left eye. then he questioned me about my triggers, my pain... Read moreChevron

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This animation shows one of the key causes of pain during a migraine--changes to the blood flow within the brain.

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