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jennyc
Saturday, November 24 2007
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 more
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jennyc
Thursday, November 15 2007
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 more
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jennyc
Monday, November 12 2007
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 more
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jennyc
Wednesday, November 07 2007
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 more
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jennyc
Sunday, November 04 2007
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 more