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Tuesday, November, 24, 2009
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Winter Holiday GuideEnjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines and Headaches --> Info for you...

tabby's SharePosts

Being treated like a drug addict because of migraines!

In the past few months, my migraines have progressively gotten worse.  I've started taking Depakote (about 2 months ago) with no relief.  And the severity is unreal.  I've had migraines since I was 3 yrs old, and I never thought anything could hurt so much.  A couple of weeks ago I went to the hospital ER.  My BP was... Read moreChevron

Living day to day

Haven't written in a while because things haven't changed that awful much.  Have been to the ER 3 times in 2 weeks, and it's been hard to recover from it.  Thankfully, since I've been able to get insurance (finally), I can go to a better hospital than the one here in my small hometown.  They are more efficient, super... Read moreChevron

Can You Hear the Paindrops?

Can you hear those paindropsThey're pounding against the groundOne by one they fall togetherEach with distinctive sounds When the rain subsides and the clouds are goneThe air is so fresh and cleanIt seems to carry all the madness awayLike a strange, wonderful dream Wouldn't it be wonderfulIf it were only trueThat a magical breeze... Read moreChevron

This Week's Story

Tuesday night was horrible.  I'd fought a migraine all day, for it only to get worse late in the evening.  I woke my boyfriend up about 11:30pm to take me to the emergency room.  I'm sure those reading this know that this is the last place we want to be with a migraine!  TV blaring, children screaming, a 2,3,4? hour... Read moreChevron

thank you!

Thank you to those who responded to my first sharepost. I'm not alone! I will definitely go to the migraine forum. I would have posted this sooner, but have had a migraine for about 3 days. My psycologist encouraged me to check out online support groups, and I am so glad I did. Although I hate to hear that anyone is in pain, it is such a... 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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