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Winter Holiday GuideEnjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines and Headaches --> Info for you...

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Scary Side Effects

I have several medical conditions. These conditions require me to be on medications. Most of these medications cause constipation and once I had to go to the hospital because the pain was incredibly excrutiating and I hadn't had a bowel movement in over a month. I had to talk one of my doctors into lowering the dose of one medication and another... Read moreChevron

Migraine Progress VS Insurance (Update)

Thank you Denise and Nancy for your thoughts.   I do keep a migraine journal and have for several years now. The past few Neuro visits (I give them a copy of my journal) have shown that my migraines have seemed to improve. The Zomig does in fact help my migraines clear up within a couple hours, although I do get some nasty nausea and a... Read moreChevron

Migraine progress leads to loss of insurance

It has been a year since leaving my previous migraine doctor. I happily report that I have made good progression with my migraines since then. It was a difficult road finding a replacement doctor, but the migraine doctor I have now is incredibly nice, understanding and full of knowledge on leading treatments. Since being his patient I have almost... Read moreChevron

Slowly, but surely, I am finding releif

I have been in physical therapy since January and my migraines have improved. I still get them, but they do not come as often and not as intense. I have been given a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator) unit and that helps as well. I was actually given one of these many years ago, but I was young and stupid and didn't want to use it... Read moreChevron

Progress!!!

It has been quite a while since I posted. I was having troubles with my doctor and at a loss of what to do. I have done much since then and have made progress!   First, I saw my old neurologist who was not yet established in his new place of business. He was eager to help me, but since he didn't quite have his place ready he recommended... Read moreChevron

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This animation shows one of the key causes of pain during a migraine--changes to the blood flow within the brain.

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