Aphasia can mean the loss of the ability to speak or understand spoken language. For the sake of this blog entry, however, we’re going to use it in the first definition—the ability to speak.Migraines and aphasia for me are a triple threat. Take the migraines alone, and they seem to have some affect on the speech centers of my brain. ... Read more
Are you serious about your migraines? Do you really want to figure out what causes them? Do you really want to impress your doctor? Try a headache diary.When I made the decision a couple years back that I was going to see a doctor about my headaches, I decided, unbidden, to start keeping a log about my headaches. At the time, I didn’t... Read more
One of my triggers, as you may know from a previous blog, is Montreal Steak Seasoning. When I wrote that blog entry, I had totally forgotten about another known trigger for me: Worcestershire Sauce.First of all, what is it with me and triggers that seem to be based outside the borders of the US of A? Am I some sort of hyper-jingoistic... Read more
My mom is nearing her seventies, and I try to talk to her a few times every week. Usually I wind up talking to her on my commute home from work (using my hands-free cell phone, of course). The conversation usually drifts to health topics, and, a lot of the times, my migraines come up.Her first question to me is usually, “how have you been... Read more
I know there’s never a “best time” to get a migraine, but for me, I’d rather get one when I’m surrounded by the familiar. Whether it’s at home or even at work, there’s something comforting about knowing where things are when I need them: where the dark corner is, where the best bathroom is, where I can get away from the loud... Read more
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