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

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OK--Is it nerve block time yet???

Well, I think I'm ready for another nerve block.  My migraines are increasing again and I go back to see the HA specialist the 1st week of January.  It'd be nice if it was NOW, but I'll survive til then! I'm sure that my migraines have not been helped by my entire family's bout with the stomach flu.  For... Read moreChevron

The Snowball Effect

Ever notice that one little problem can sometimes be followed by another...and another...and another...That was my weekend! My youngest had a little cold.  Not enough to really drag him down, just a little sniffle.   Later the same day, my oldest son told me he wasn't feeling quite right.  He started throwing... Read moreChevron

A good nurse makes a BIG difference!!

Sometimes I wonder if the nurses in my doctor's office realize just how important they are.  When I am at my worst, desperate for a little bit of medical advice, I always talk with the nurse.  Well--wait! Let me back up...First I say a silent prayer, "God, please let me get someone on the other end of this phone who is kind... Read moreChevron

Letters to Santa

My 5-year old son wrote his letter to Santa yesterday.  His brother (age 7) created a HUGE list and used Scotch tape to mark the pages in a catalog so Santa would be sure to buy the right stuff!  My little one, though...his approach was a little different. He wrote: Santa,Thank you for all of the presents.  They are the best... Read moreChevron

I've been thinking...And hoping!

Today, I've been thinking.  Migraine medications are not fun.    As I've mentioned before, I miss my Mom terribly.  She was a severe migraine sufferer and she took HUGE amounts of medications in an effort to find relief.  In the end, she died of liver disease.  She did not drink.  She did not do... 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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