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Thursday, November, 26, 2009
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Winter Holiday GuideEnjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines and Headaches --> Info for you...

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I'm not a Scrooge, but Christmas is TOUGH!

The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is tough.  I grew up in a home with parents who loved me dearly, but we really never had any money.  In my house, Christmas involved getting two or three presents (usually one toy, a candy treat, and some pants or a shirt).  I never knew Christmas was bigger in other kids'... Read moreChevron

What will tomorrow bring?

What a weird day!  Migraine has been threatening for a few days--it gets started then sort of slinks away before making too much of a fuss.  Today I promised to help with the PTA fundraiser at my son's elementary school.  I did lots of physical work--lifting and moving big boxes of chocolates and candles.  My head was... Read moreChevron

Little Trouble

Having a little trouble this week.  Had a very bad migraine that lasted for 5 days straight.  Finally gave up last night and went to the ER.  The vomiting was VERY bad and I new I was getting dehydrated.  After some Decadron, Dilaudid, and Reglan, I came home pain free.  Unfortunately, I had a rotten reaction to the... Read moreChevron

Strangely Calm

I am so grateful to my new doctor and my new treatment plan!  Something is different now.  I've had a couple of days of migraine.  I expected this--my fabulous nerve block has worn off and the migraines are back again.  But something is different now.  The severity is not there right now.  The nausea hasn't... Read moreChevron

Happy News!

I've got some happy news!!  I got a migraine last night (that's not the happy part ).  But I had NINE straight good days before that!!  NINE DAYS!!  It was absolutely wonderful!  I played with my kids, took them out to lunch, stayed up late at night talking with my DH--all the things I've been unable to do for... 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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