Information and opinions on Migraine from Solta 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/9002 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/63798/tempest Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:08:25 -0400 Solta Nerves dance and sparkle,Traveling the wires like an electric spark.3 Na+ out, 2 K+ in3 Na+ out, 2 K+ in3 Na+ out, 2 K+ inOver and over againWith rhythms of trains,Oceans waves,A waltz.Each pulse speaks loudly.It makes itself known.Burning the muscles, the fibers, the skin.Turning the mind inside out.Building a black hole that not even thought can escape.It makes words come more slowly.Freezes muscles in place.Hypnotizes in dizzy... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/63798/tempest http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/37464/clots-headaches Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:26:50 -0400 Solta I know what we talk about here is headaches.  But, after my recent hospitalization I want to give you all tips on not ending up where I was.Blood clots form in veins.  Typically they begin in your legs.  You may have heard of Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT.  These clots can break free and move.  If they move, they have a high chance of landing in your lungs.  At this point they become known as a Pulmonary Embolism or... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/37464/clots-headaches http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/37329/stupid-body-strong Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:06:13 -0400 Solta I have had migraines since 1994.  When I couple that with anxiety, depression, allergies, IBS, myofascial pain, menstrual issues, and a cruddy immune system I often have felt that my brain is trapped inside an unreasonable, irritating body.  I have never felt terribly healthy or strong.  Swallowing a handful or so of pills a day makes me self conscious as do some of the effects of the aforementioned list.   On July 18 that... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/37329/stupid-body-strong http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/31366/wouldn-nice Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:39:25 -0400 Solta If our bodies came with instruction manuals         troubleshooting instructions included If we could go a month without missing work          or seeing the doctor where receptionists recognize our faces If many prescription bottles could go down to one If pain were not confused with drug seeking If the medications that help wouldn't cause side effects that... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/31366/wouldn-nice http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/30767/is-enough Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:07:06 -0400 Solta Headache Searing quiet Pounding, sparkling, taking. Engulfs minds in tiresome pain. Enough http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/30767/is-enough http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/30766/democracy Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:05:28 -0400 Solta A corner of my head where I can have some peace. No more blinding light           No more rings and bands                      No more quiet walls     No more... Set me free.  Set me free.  Set me free. http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/30766/democracy http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/30765/metamorphosis Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:03:12 -0400 Solta In my body. A will of my own. I want... I wait... when I am tired, when I hurt, when I feel. Does the pain make me alive? With pain am I alive? Cocooned. Waiting, chrysali for my my emergence. http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/30765/metamorphosis http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/30764/headaches-electric Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:59:48 -0400 Solta Dancing petunias, Worm rescues, and wildflower dandelions. These are the days of the electric frog machine. http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/30764/headaches-electric http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/30763/cycles-female Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:57:31 -0400 Solta Subtle dark that sparkles wrapping a silent cocoon pressing ever tighter ebb and tide with the moon http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/30763/cycles-female http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/21366/tonight-ive Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:53:00 -0400 Solta This is a phrase joken about in our culture.  Little do so many know about what headaches can do to the intimate portions of a couple's relationship.  Tonight, while trying to cuddle I began to feel that pinching pain in my neck and shoulder.  Nothing would get rid of it.  I shifted posture several times to no avail.  Kisses are nice, but, when there is pain sometimes affection is irritating and the pain difficult to... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9002/21366/tonight-ive