Welcome to MyMigraineConnection.com!
Let me first apologize to you. I got you confused with another Denise that is a member here. Please forgive me and let me move on to the official MyMigraineConnection Welcome - if that is ok?
Thank you for creating a SharePost. SharePosts are a form of blogging, and there are many things you can do with them. You can share an experience, suggest something that's helped you, use SharePosts as a Migraine and headache journal, and many other things. Many people find it theraputic to share their experiences here, knowing there are others who have been going through similar situations.
I'm so sorry to hear you have had such a hard time. I think it is now time to see an expert. This is probably the last thing you want to hear - that you need to see another doctor. But let me assure you there is a difference in doctors. A true Migraine specialist (not just a neurologist who says he specializes in headaches and Migraines) devotes his entire practiceto treating people with Migraines and headache disorders. He attends scientific conferences to learn about the latest research and treatments. You can read more information in this article: Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? After you read this article, you may want to find a specialist in WA. You can find one on our patient recommended specialist directory HERE. Something to keep in mind though is good specialists may take a while to get an appointment and you may have to travel. But if it reduces your pain and gives you back your quality of life it will be well worth the trip. We have members here who travel from WV to TX to see their specialist - without insurance.
Do you have true motor weakness with your Migraine attacks? There is a rare form of Migraine disease called Familial Hemiplegic Migraine (FHM) and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine (SHM) that have paralysis as one of its many symptoms. I only mention this because this type of Migraine is often difficult to diagnose and can mimic stroke, epilepsy and other vascular conditions and you mentioned that you've had a stroke. This is when seeing the expert is a must. We have more information on this type of Migraine you can find HERE.
We also have a discussion forum that you may want to check out. Especially if you have questions or are looking for information, you may find the interaction on the forum to be quite helpful. It is a great place for support, we hope to see you there. To get to the forum, just look for the orange box marked "Manage" and click on the Migraine Forums link. Because our forums are maintained by a third party, you'll need to register for the forum. You can use the same information you used to create your community log-in if you like. If you want to go directly to the forum, you can click HERE.
Along with your personal "My Home" page and the discussion forum, you'll find links to a great deal of helpful information and a spot to sign up for our free newsletter on the main page of our site, http://www.MyMigraineConnection.com.
If you have any questions, please feel free to post them to the forum or send me a message through my profile.
Welcome again,
Nancy BonkMyMigraineConnection.com Expert
Welcome to MyMigraineConnection.com!
Let me first apologize to you. I got you confused with another Denise that is a member here. Please forgive me and let me move on to the official MyMigraineConnection Welcome - if that is ok?
Thank you for creating a SharePost. SharePosts are a form of blogging, and there are many things you can do with them. You can share an experience, suggest something that's helped you, use SharePosts as a Migraine and headache journal, and many other things. Many people find it theraputic to share their experiences here, knowing there are others who have been going through similar situations.
I'm so sorry to hear you have had such a hard time. I think it is now time to see an expert. This is probably the last thing you want to hear - that you need to see another doctor. But let me assure you there is a difference in doctors. A true Migraine specialist (not just a neurologist who says he specializes in headaches and Migraines) devotes his entire practiceto treating people with Migraines and headache disorders. He attends scientific conferences to learn about the latest research and treatments. You can read more information in this article: Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? After you read this article, you may want to find a specialist in WA. You can find one on our patient recommended specialist directory HERE. Something to keep in mind though is good specialists may take a while to get an appointment and you may have to travel. But if it reduces your pain and gives you back your quality of life it will be well worth the trip. We have members here who travel from WV to TX to see their specialist - without insurance.
Do you have true motor weakness with your Migraine attacks? There is a rare form of Migraine disease called Familial Hemiplegic Migraine (FHM) and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine (SHM) that have paralysis as one of its many symptoms. I only mention this because this type of Migraine is often difficult to diagnose and can mimic stroke, epilepsy and other vascular conditions and you mentioned that you've had a stroke. This is when seeing the expert is a must. We have more information on this type of Migraine you can find HERE.
We also have a discussion forum that you may want to check out. Especially if you have questions or are looking for information, you may find the interaction on the forum to be quite helpful. It is a great place for support, we hope to see you there. To get to the forum, just look for the orange box marked "Manage" and click on the Migraine Forums link. Because our forums are maintained by a third party, you'll need to register for the forum. You can use the same information you used to create your community log-in if you like. If you want to go directly to the forum, you can click HERE.
Along with your personal "My Home" page and the discussion forum, you'll find links to a great deal of helpful information and a spot to sign up for our free newsletter on the main page of our site, http://www.MyMigraineConnection.com.
If you have any questions, please feel free to post them to the forum or send me a message through my profile.
Welcome again,
Nancy BonkMyMigraineConnection.com Expert