Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Too sensitive about the use of the word "Migraine"?

I had plans with a friend on Monday.  I had to cancel because I had a migraine.  She said "Oh, I'm about to get Migraines too because we're remodeling the kitchen".   I feel like I'm nitpicking, but I'm furious about this.  I mean LIVID.  Is remodeling going to give you vertigo?  Make you throw up? ... Read moreChevron

Getting Insurance to pay for Botox?

I'm getting my first Botox treatment in November, and I'm trying to get my insurance to cover it.  I know for a fact it is considered investigational (the funny thing is that from 2004 through May 2009 it wasn't and my compay paid for it).  I know I'm going to have to pay out of pocket for my treatment when I get it done, but I'm hoping... Read moreChevron

Jefferson Headache Clinic Dr Young First Visit.

If you don't want to read the whole thing, the short version is:  If you live anywhere near Philadelphia, go to the Jefferson Headache Clinic.    I already posted this in the forums, but I know there are a lot of people who may read share posts, but not our forums, and I want to share my experience with everyone.   After... Read moreChevron

The Migraine

Once apon a morning dreary, I woke up achy, weak and weary, Reeling from the ER visit of night before. While I struggled, wanting napping, Suddenly there came a stabbing As if someone's sharp attacking, Gouging at my brain once more. "A tension headache", I muttered, "Stabbing at my head once more.  Only this and nothing... Read moreChevron

Just Sick and Tired

I'm not much of a share-poster, more of a forum addict. But I feel I have been abusing the privledge of the Gripes folder as of late, so I figured I'd just vent into the proverbial ether....   I'm on day two of my present migraine. In July, I have had a grand total of..... 23 days of migraine pain. Not all consecutive but most of them. I... Read moreChevron

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