Information and opinions on Migraine from SusieB at MyMigraineConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/14574 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/14574/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/14574 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/14574/93068/disability Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:05:58 -0500 SusieB 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 the job without added people (and they want more people). I asked for telecommuting before and was... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/14574/93068/disability http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/14574/90456/worried-ortho Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:30:30 -0400 SusieB 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 worked, too.)   My bite has worsened in the past year (before braces) in that one side (left)... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/14574/90456/worried-ortho http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/14574/66424/side Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:40:43 -0400 SusieB 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 pill under the tongue, one on top Melts and spreads the medicine within The torturous strains... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/14574/66424/side http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/14574/20708/week-nerve-block Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:23:00 -0500 SusieB 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 afternoon and 8 mg. at night. I have wanted sweets a lot more, but that might just be stress. I tend to... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/14574/20708/week-nerve-block