Migraine disease affects nearly 36 million people in the United States. It does not discriminate by age, race, or social status. You may be a third-grade teacher, firefighter, stay-at-home mom, construction worker, someone's favorite grandma or grandpa, secretary, or an NFL star but still have one thing in common: Migraine... Read more
A Migraine attack can often be a horrific experience. How we handle one can make matters better or worse.For example, when using the phrase, "this is the worst Migraine I've ever had," let's make sure it is before heading to the Emergency Room. If this is the "worst pain," you may need a CT or MRI to rule out a stroke... Read more
I've been having a hard time with chronic pain and Migraines since the middle of January. Twice in the last four weeks, I have had IV infusion treatments in my doctor's office. The first treatment was not sucessful; however, the second time, my pain was significantly reduced. Since I am still in pain, my doctor and I have opted to... Read more
My Migraine seems to be haunting me. I thought my previous IV infusion would take care of this particular cycle. I guess I was wrong. Each morning I wake with a Migraine that intensifies during the day. The abortive and rescue medications I use work, but can be safely taken only two to three days a week to avoid Medication Overuse Headache.... Read more
I'd like to share a recent experience I've had with my doctor's office and my head. I'd been suffering a bad Migraine cycle since my last menstrual cycle (too much information?), and it was time to take care of the pain. My first attempt at an IV infusion in the doctor's office was not successful, to say the least. I tend... Read more