Migraine is "supposed" to be one of those annoying illnesses. You know the type: You're not going to die from it. No one can do a "real" diagnostic test to prove the disease. It causes pain every once in a while, but most people don't think it does any "real" damage. Lie down. Turn off the lights. ... Read more
I hate that migraine disease makes me dependent on medications. Before someone mentions this, please know that I have tried a more natural approach to migraine care. For many years I tried it. Supplements, chiropractic care, detoxification, acupuncture. Tried them. A few times.
So back to the subject at... Read more
Days spent without migraine pain are more precious than gold.
Every two months, I have about 10 days of pain-free time
(thanks to nerve block injections).
I have become very possessive of these days!
I live every minute of this time with wild joy!
I try to fit in as many wonderful activities as possible when I am well.
DH... Read more
I can feel the "real me."
The one that isn't sick from medication side effects.
The one that is well, energetic, and positive.
The one that laughs easily and offers help to friends without hesitation.
The "me" I know I am, deep inside.
The "me" that follows my heart, doing what feels right rather than weighing costs and... Read more
How do I explain my migraines to others? They ask politely how I'm feeling. They offer words of advice and sympathy.
"Migraine?" they say. "When I have a 'headache' I just sleep it off."
Sleep...if only it would come. "Maybe someday I'll be able to just sleep it off, too."
My migraine is so much... Read more
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