I have had migraines for thereabouts 25 years. The frequency of feeling nauseated/vomiting has lessened immensely, now that I'm menopausal (55)....but the migraines nonetheless still appear. I do however have other conditions aside from migraines(treated with Imitrex)...some may be linked to migraines!
- High Blood Pressure (Diovan, and a diuretic)
_ Asthma (inhalors)
_ Allergies (desensitisation, and antihistamines)
_ Diabetes (meds)
_ Raynauds
_ Gall Stones
_ Arthritis (occasional anti-inflamatory)
Regardless of these conditions...life goes on! I teach full time,(though my first carreer was Graphic Arts and Illustration) and am active in a wide variety of areas.
I volunteer in many areas, cycle (gave up my beloved downhill skiing due to Raynauds), read, read, read, paint, love a wide spectrum of music, sing, connect with friends, my husband and I love to keep in touch with our children and grandchild, 2 years old (and one on the way...due March 2010). As well, we've "adopted" our daughter's little 2 year old black Toy Poodle named Taylor...which reminds me...gotta take him for a walk! So ciao for now...linda in canada.
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I'm so glad you've found us. We have lots of information and support on Migraine disease we hope you find useful.
How many Migraines are you getting a month? Anyone who has three or more Migraines a month needs to be talking with their doctor about prevention. There's growing evidence that Migraine is a progressive brain disease. A recent study showed that Migraines can cause brain damage, and that people with three or more Migraines a month are more susceptible to this damage. For more information, see Is Migraine a Progressive Brain Disease? and Yes, Migraines Can Cause Brain Damage. Now, we don't tell people this to scare them, just to give them accurate, up to date information so they can get the best treatment and diagnosis they can.
So if your doctor isn’t able to help you, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It’s important to note that neurologists aren’t necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check our listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists.
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Welcome again,
Nancy BonkMyMigraineConnection.com Expert