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Winter Holiday GuideEnjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines and Headaches --> Info for you...

Pamela Burns's SharePosts

Relief Finally

After having struggles with chronic daily migraine for 4-5 years, I can officially say that I have made substantial improvements.  After reading Teri's book, I sought out Dr. Krusz, who happens to be located just down the road from me.  A mere three months later and my migraine attacks are down from 7 days a week to about 2.  And... Read moreChevron

Halucinations

I started taking Zanaflex back in December to help prevent/control my migraine attacks.  It seems that for the most part, it is working pretty well (provided that I remember to take it during the day when I'm stuck in meetings, etc.).  After talking to my Dr. and increasing the dosage, I started getting halucinations at night. ... Read moreChevron

Migraine-free Day

I just wanted to express how excited I am that I went all day without a Migraine attack.  That's the first time it's happened in months - if not years!   On the down side, my husband was sick most of the day with a Migraine attack of his own.  I felt so bad because I know how much pain he was in.  I didn't... Read moreChevron

Side Effects and Risks with Effexor

When I was in college, I was diagnosed with generalized and separation anxiety and put on Paxil.  After I started getting migraine attacks more regularly, I was talking to my neurologist about it and how I heard that it was very hard to ever quit taking.  He suggested putting me on Effexor instead.  I knew nothing about it at the... Read moreChevron

Vacations

This might seem obvious to everyone, but I wanted to share my experience and advice.  When we were planning our wedding last year (for Nov. 11, 2006) I was already suffering with daily migraine attacks.  Although I was sick our entire wedding day, there was one decision that I am very glad we made.   We spent our honeymoon at... 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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