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getting relief from nerve blocks AND accupuncture

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Mother, artist, migraneur, have girl, 9, also migraneur

I am a classic child of the 60's who went most of my life without...

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
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Dear all in migraine community,   I have had chronic migraine since childhood, mostly cycle-related, but in the last few years they have gotten worse and more frequent due to many factors.  I recently took charge and went to see a specialist here in Austin, TX(there seems to be only one t...
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    Nancy Harris Bonk
    Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 09:59 AM

    I'm so glad you found our site and Teri's book. Her book has given many people hope when they thought there wasn't any.

     

    Here's to continued good luck in feeling better.

     

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    kdnewton
    Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 09:16 AM

    Dear Nancy,

     

    As you already well know, just having others out there who are familiar with the isolation and pain we as migraineurs go through is a BIG SUPPORT.  It makes a huge difference in how I face each day now.  I know I am not alone, and this is my biggest strength facing the challenge of not only being a migraneur, but also the parent of one.  Its essential we all keep talking and sharing and learning, not just about migraine pain, but all the health issues related to chronic pain management and preventative therapies in general.  I sincerely hope our culture is moving forward in these areas.  We will all benefit greatly!!! Thanks again, I'm sure we will be keeping in touch, reagrds, Kdnewton, Austin, Tx

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    Pam
    Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    I would love to have the name of the doctor and accupuncturist you went to in Austin. I have been thinking that shots of Botox in the back of my neck would help prevent my migraines. I have been suffering from these for almost 30 years.

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    kdnewton
    Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 06:41 PM

    Dear Pam,

     

    Are you here in Austin?  Hope you will look up this doctor's website online.  I am glad to give you his name--it is Dr. Rajat Gutpa.  His website gives you his background and education and what his clinic is all about, so read on.  Interestingly enough, I am also seeking accupuncture treatment for my daughter, who is too young for Dr. Gutpa's clinic, but I have found there are, no surprise, several places in Austin where they practice total body care/chronic pain, etc. thanks to the nationally recognized school for Oriental Medicine here.  Hope this helps you in your search!  There is hope, Kdnewton  P.S.  I am in the "30+ years club" too!! We have to hold strong.

     

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