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Thursday, November, 26, 2009
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Winter Holiday GuideEnjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines and Headaches --> Info for you...

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A month after Med change

I've been on my new medication of Amitriptyline now for about a month. Looking back over my migraine diary - I'd have to say, I'm pretty pleased with the results! I'm also working with a new diagnosis of transformed migraines, which was a little difficult for me to grasp at first, since 80% of transformed migraines is due to... Read moreChevron

My thoughts on my first week on Amitriptyline

Here are my thoughts on my first full week on Amitriptyline. The back story is, I've been on Topamax for over a year and a half now, it's not working. Finally found a neurologist who is listening to me and working with me....it only took me 5 previous doctors to find this one! Anyway - onto the matter at hand. Adding in Amitriptyline... Read moreChevron

An observation

You know, with all this stuff in the news about Britney Spears - It has really made me sad, mad, frustrated, annoyed, and I'm sure much more. The girl obviously has some problems. Why is it that we the general public feel the need to know everything that is going on with her? I mean, I'm just as guilty, but in a different way then maybe... Read moreChevron

Searching for answers....and triggers...

So I have to say, I'm happy Christmas is over. Not for the reasons most would expect, but because I feel like I've been nonstop migraining since Friday.  I'm trying to figure out what's different. I know one thing. Pork. Yep, I said it PORK!!!! It is one of my biggest triggers. But I love it and sometimes I just can't... Read moreChevron

migraine free run came to a screeching halt

It was a good run though. I made it for 12 and 3/4 days - yes, if I had it down to the hours I would give you that too, that's how happy I am that I made it that long.  And, even though having another migraine was inevitable, this was a good thing - here's why: I got it at home, and was able to try out Imitrex for the first time.... 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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