Wednesday, June 27, 2007
I have migraines related to FMS. I'm 38 now, and started getting chronic daily headaches at age 18.
Over the past year, I've made a lot of changes that have allowed me to get off my migraine medications. I completely changed my diet, getting really strict about what I eat, and I've gotten very serious about exercise. I now hit the gym almost everyday, and the workouts have made a huge difference. I also feel good about myself, more empowered, now that I am working out. I feel like I finally have control over my body, after 20 years of feeling like my body was working against me.
It's a great feeling of freedom to be off the drugs, and no longer chained to daily prescriptions, or at the mercy of doctors, pharmacies and drug companies. I very happily flushed my meds down the toilet. - Diana
Over the past year, I've made a lot of changes that have allowed me to get off my migraine medications. I completely changed my diet, getting really strict about what I eat, and I've gotten very serious about exercise. I now hit the gym almost everyday, and the workouts have made a huge difference. I also feel good about myself, more empowered, now that I am working out. I feel like I finally have control over my body, after 20 years of feeling like my body was working against me.
It's a great feeling of freedom to be off the drugs, and no longer chained to daily prescriptions, or at the mercy of doctors, pharmacies and drug companies. I very happily flushed my meds down the toilet. - Diana
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Congratulations on reducing your Migraine attacks. Since Migraine is a genetic neurological disease, you are very lucky. Many people who suffer from this chronic condition have also made wonderful lifestyle changes that include daily exercise and diet restriction. We can also add keeping a good sleep schedule and avoiding other triggers. Some of us are not so lucky in reducing or dropping our daily preventive medications. But keeping a positive attitude like you mentioned is key.
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