Information and opinions on Migraine from Leeloo 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/8501 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/37503/migraine-suicide Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:19:07 -0400 Leeloo For this post, I'm going to tackle a subject that I don't think we discuss much in the Migraine community.  Personally, I feel like I need to address it, if for nothing more than to explore the thought for my own benefit.   A few months ago, I admitted to my Migraine specialist that I felt suicidal when I am in the midst of a severe Migraine.  I panic.  When you are in that much pain, there isn't a whole lot of thinking... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/37503/migraine-suicide http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/35385/migraine-blessing Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:58:58 -0400 Leeloo I'm sure the majority of you are thinking: Migraine, a blessing?  Not so much.   Most of the time, Migraine is NOT a blessing.  It makes one tired, irritable, overly sensitive, and sometimes depressed.  And it hurts.  Oh, how it hurts.   But there have been times when Migraine was a constant companion throughout the frantic nights I've spent at my drawing table.  Since I'm most awake at night most of the... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/35385/migraine-blessing http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/25762/what-is-the-cause Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:38:01 -0400 Leeloo my heart doesn't work rightapparently, it hasn't for yearsand I think that all I've lost in the meantimethe ability to run and climb like the other kidsbut it's made me into an introspect, an artist and writersomeone who is cautiousI wouldn't trade that, but I would like some balance,not to run into people and things, maybe to stay awakedoes it make my head hurt?I don't know, I'm sure it factorswith the hormonal ups and downs of being a girland... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/25762/what-is-the-cause http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/22995/pfo-study-7 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:48:00 -0400 Leeloo I'm now just past the 7 month mark for my PFO randomization.  Where I was once hopeful that I did, indeed, receive the device, now I'm feeling rather letdown.  And that's OK.  We all expect something from the news that this could be a revolutionary treatment for some of us, and we're all human, so we're always going to hope for the option that benefits us. I'm not saying I don't believe I received... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/22995/pfo-study-7 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/14046/beginning-end Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:12:00 -0400 Leeloo Who isn't instantly hopeful when they hear of the migraine/PFO link? We run to our doctors, demanding tests. You either have it, or you don't...And if you do, you're forced to reconsider many personal positions on yourself with your migraines.  It's been a long year, punctuated by visits to my specialist and drug changes, and ever-present migraine suffering. Discovery of my PFO warranted both fear and a desire to act, and... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/14046/beginning-end http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/12920/journey-pfo Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:27:00 -0400 Leeloo Since August of 2006, my migraines have become chonic.  In regards to the pain, there are times when they aren't so bad, but the fatigue and confusion really dominate the attacks most of the time.  They've changed over the past year, they've wreaked havoc on my life, they've forced me into a hole sometimes where I am unsure of who I am, and sometimes the depression is all too overwhleming. When I had scheduled my... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/12920/journey-pfo http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/10048/pain-free Sat, 02 Jun 2007 01:51:00 -0400 Leeloo I was bumped up 10 100mg of Toprol XL the week before last.  I have had a minor hiccup here and there, the beginnings of an episode; perhaps pain that has only lasted a few hours at most, instead of entire days.  My persistent migraine aura is also better, which is encouraging--but, it hasn't completely let up yet.  A call to my specialist has me checking my blood pressure twice this weekend and taking my pulse; Monday I... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/10048/pain-free http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/9536/gripe-gripe-snap Wed, 16 May 2007 13:13:00 -0400 Leeloo Well, the past few days have been bummers.I went to the ER over the weekend because of chest pain that didn't seem like normal asthma pain.  Turns out I have inflammed muscles in my chest and around my ribs.  The ER doctors told me it was likely due to stress.I specifically did not tell my sister that I went because they gave me an Rx for vicodin.  My sister is addicted to pain medication.  The last time I went to the... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/9536/gripe-gripe-snap http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/9464/simply-stress Mon, 14 May 2007 01:27:00 -0400 Leeloo It's not enough to feel out of control.  Things have slowly been cascading onto my shoulders, and just thinking about returning to the therapist has me feeling avoidant.  It's just one more appointment to be responsible for.  I have 4 medical appointments this week alone, plus a paper to write and chapters to read for class.I went to the ER at 2 AM on Sunday morning because I've been having stabbing, radiating chest... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/9464/simply-stress http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/9116/weekend-recap Tue, 01 May 2007 13:08:00 -0400 Leeloo My weekend was not satisfactory in the least.  On Friday, I had to work a double shift, which meant I was on my feet for 14 hours.  The preceding Thursday night, I began to suffer from dizzy spells that I was hoping were just aura related, but they were very persistent.  By Friday morning, I was a full blown walking disaster.  Every time I bent over or moved to either side, or sat down, I felt like my world was spinning out... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/8501/9116/weekend-recap