Since December 2008, I have been going through the process of asking for disability retirement where I work because chronic headache and two or more migraines a week have been my daily norm. Management did not want my position made part-time back when I asked in the summer of 2008 because it would look like they could do... Read more
For background, I have migraine disease, TMJ disorder and fibromyalgia. I have braces right now in the hopes that it will help me in the future because I grind and clench my teeth at night. I saw a TMJ specialist prior to the orthodontist, and I wore many different types of splints. (I was really hoping the one with the NTI-TSS device would have... Read more
5 a.m. reminder of genetics failed
A prayer on my tongue as I apply
Cold pressure on the head
Moist heat on the neck
Stomach a tempest
My mind races, the drumming starts
A steady pounding finally reaches a frenzied pitch
No amount of purging takes it away
This disease that feels worse than death
A... Read more
Well, this was my first week on Lyrica. I am taking 25 mg. at night and am to start taking 50 mg. a week after two weeks. So far, I haven't noticed side effects, but it is a low dose. Then again, I also haven't had a noticeable effect on my daily headaches. I am also using Zanaflex in the meantime at 4 mg. in the morning, 4 mg. in the... Read more
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