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My migraine journey

by nutcracker1 on Migraine
Sunday, January 13 2008

I have been almost unbelievably fortunate in my migraine experience. To have a primary doctor who doesn't blame every symptom on stress, who knew I had migraines even though mine are bilateral, and who warned me about medication overuse headaches when I took ibuprofen for another reason. To have a neurologist who educates her... Read more Chevron

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by nutcracker1 on Migraine
Thursday, November 29 2007

I woke up today with a migraine. It's fairly rare for me to do that. I took one of my Axert, ate breakfast, and sat down for a minute before continuing my preparations to go to work. Then the nausea struck. Oh no! I couldn't go to work like that. I called my team leader's cell phone and left a... Read more Chevron

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Family history of migraine

by nutcracker1 on Migraine
Sunday, September 30 2007

Of course, when you first see a doctor about possible migraines, they want to know if you have a family history. Initially, I said I didn't have a family history. The neurologist said I probably did. In retrospect, I realize Mom had migraines, but oddly enough, they seem to have struck mainly in old age. I was born when... Read more Chevron

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