Information and opinions on Migraine from Denise Garret at MyMigraineConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/38586/migraines-work Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:39:25 -0000 Denise Garret I have talked to my attorney, and now I know my chances are slim to none on winning for disability. I was so dissappointed that he told me because of my age, and education, and I worked for the past 10 years at a desk job, would hurt my case. In other words, Social Security will say I'm able to work. I worked so hard over the past several years at the desk job. Before that, I had crappy jobs, and went to college to get a better paying job... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/38586/migraines-work http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/34866/migraine-triggers Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:51:08 -0000 Denise Garret Okay, I know what migraine triggers are. I've went months without some of these things, 6 months to be exact. Still got migraines. Now, if I was to eat chocolate or strawberries and get a migraine, then another time I can eat them and not get one right away, or that day,, then...........how do you really tell if it's a "Trigger," or not???   Thanks,   Denise http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/34866/migraine-triggers http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/30911/midrin-stomach Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:00:45 -0000 Denise Garret I have been on Midrin about 3 months now. At first, it was great. But after a few times taking it, like everything else, it seems to only work a short time. Other times, I take it, and my migraine is "Poof" gone! Has anyone taken this and had stomach cramps or pain? I just started having symptoms a month ago. I also have ate a lot of Ibuprofen, so.........who knows. I would appreciate any feedback. I've been living with this for over 15 years... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/30911/midrin-stomach http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/25592/prayer-migraines Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:26:52 -0000 Denise Garret I am a firm believer in prayer. Even though, there are times, it seems my faith slips, I just have to put myself back in the reality. I know that some of my friends have called this disease spiritual, or a curse of some kind. I sometimes get angry with others because, they have NO idea what real pain a migraine is! My blood boils and I know my BP must rise. Why can't they get it? Well, then I tell myself, life isn't always fair, but we have to... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/25592/prayer-migraines http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/23822/everyday Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:48:00 -0000 Denise Garret In my everyday, my mind is fuzzy but one thing is clear,I feel terrible and the migraine is here.I feel so alone with this pain, and I know it's part of my everyday.But..I can't help wonder all the more I could do, If I didn't feel this way, I could run and dance too.It's like a hammer pounding on the side of my head, all I do is watch TV and stay in my bed.I don't want pity, but just others to see, This pain is real, but it... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/23822/everyday http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/23660/migraines Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:32:00 -0000 Denise Garret I don't know how many have went through this besides me, but I was forced to quit my job in july of last year. I was missing work, and with FMLA papers signed, they couldn't fire me. However, after missing hours, and being taken down to part time, I had a boss who expected full time work from me. So......I was written up, and I confided in her about trying for disability. I had been having to lie my head down, and miss work, leave early... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/23660/migraines http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/18124/finding-good Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:55:00 -0000 Denise Garret I really don't know why it seems so hard to find the right doctors. I love my family doctor. I've been with him 2 years now. He really is awesome! He seems to really care about me. However, in my hometown, it seems so hard to find a neurologist that gives a ........! Most of them just look at me, like "So, what do you want me to do?", It's always, take this medicine, and then this, and that. I finally found a new one that... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/18124/finding-good http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/17428/sunglasses Fri, 07 Dec 2007 02:09:00 -0000 Denise Garret Does anyone know where to find the kind of sunglasses that you can wear indoors with a migraine? There are some that you can wear, which won't ruin your eyes, or strain them. But....not sure where to buy them.  http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/17428/sunglasses http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/15911/staying-hopeful Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:45:00 -0000 Denise Garret Hello to everyone. I live with migraines everyday. There may be a good day now and then, but it's not been too often. So far, I'm still searching for those preventive medications. The last year has been terrible for me. I had to give up my career. Thank God for a wonderful boyfriend, and a supportive family that I have. If anyone has advice, I could use it. I would like to say, I cannot take any triptans, such as Maxalt, Zomig, or... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/7432/15911/staying-hopeful