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Wednesday, November, 25, 2009
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Winter Holiday GuideEnjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines and Headaches --> Info for you...

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Doctor's Visit Tomorrow

I have an appointment with my headache specialist tomorrow... probably the last for another 6 months.   I am really worried that I won't be able to tell her everything I'd like to. I tend to freeze in front of doctors and simply answer yes or no questions. Even with these questions, I tend to minimize the magnitude of... Read moreChevron

This DIS-Ease of the Soul...

This DIS-Ease of the Soul...   It's here todayIt was there yesterdayAnd it's here to stayThere's no way to fixThe unrelenting helixMy life currently depicts I never understood this distressThat kidnapped my youthfulnessAnd is still rendering me lifelessThis physical dreadOf the ache in my headComingled with things unsaid Apparently I... Read moreChevron

Stupid Depression

Isn't it ironic that most migraine/headache preventives also increase the risk of depression?   I have a history of severe depression, of chronic daily headache, and of migraines; I've tried several preventives already with no success. I saw a headache specialist today, and, like the last one, said there really wasn't much more we... Read moreChevron

What a pain in the head!!

I am unfortunately all too familiar with headache & migraine pain... I have however, noticed a different kind of pain that I can't identify. I'm wondering if anybody experiences this too? The pain comes on very suddenly and is very strong. It feels like my head is on the verge of exploding. The pain is not localised but engulfs my... Read moreChevron

Why do I bother?

I've started physiotherapy treatments to try and help with my migraines and CDH. We're working mostly on my posture and relieving some tension in the trapezius muscles. I come out of there in so much pain and it remains for the next 2-3 days. I'm living on hot baths and Rub-A535. I've had to switch from using a purse... 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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