Information and opinions on Migraine from jasminepw 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/9840 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/89523/dizzy-balance Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:39:13 -0400 jasminepw Recently I discovered just how much of a role balance plays in my life and my health. In the past, I brought up dizziness with my Neurologist. He said I was experiencing vertigo associated with my Migraines, and he left it at that. I figured dizziness and feeling off-balance was just something I would have to live with, so I paid less attention to it. My Neuro may have been lazy for brushing my symptoms aside, but I was wrong for settling for... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/89523/dizzy-balance http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/86772/invisible-illness Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:02:37 -0400 jasminepw   If you have a chronic illness, or know someone who does, please take advantage of a free, 5-Day, online conference at Blog Talk Radio. Seminars begin today and run through Friday.Learn how to cope with chronic illness in your marriage, how to simplify housework, finding a career that's just right for you, attending school with pain, applying and winning disability, how to say "No," and more! For a complete list of seminars and... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/86772/invisible-illness http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/85871/jasmine-invisible Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:57:07 -0400 jasminepw   1. The illnesses I live with are: Migraine, Fibromyalgia/CFS, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Vertigo and Obstructive Sleep Apnea2. I was diagnosed with: Migraine around 1991, FM in 2001, MCS around 2003, OSA in 20093. But I had symptoms since: Migraines since childhood - worse at puberty, and transformed into Chronic Migraine around 19914. The biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is: loss of a social life, and eliminating so many... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/85871/jasmine-invisible http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/85428/diagnostic-testing Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:10:53 -0400 jasminepw After much anticipation I finally had my follow-up and received the results of my diagnostic tests: Electronystagmography (ENG) and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs).If you're interested in hearing what my exam entailed, this website entitled, Evaluation of Vestibular Function describes it perfectly, along with why each test is used. Just scroll down toward the middle, where it reads, "Vestibular Laboratory Tests."The only abnormal... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/85428/diagnostic-testing http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/81527/diagnostic-testing Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:24:14 -0400 jasminepw Next week I'm scheduled for a couple of diagnostic tests: Electronystagmography (ENG) and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs). The Vestibular Disorders Association describes ENG as "a battery (group) of eye-movement tests that look for signs of vestibular dysfunction or neurological problems by measuring nystagmus (a type of involuntary side-to-side eye movement)." The site goes on to explain what occurs during ENG. During ENG, eye... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/81527/diagnostic-testing http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/81086/vestibular-system Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:40:11 -0400 jasminepw A couple weeks ago I completed the third week of physical therapy (six sessions), and I must say things are going well. I've been filled with an immeasurable amount of hope that my doctor, physical therapist, and I will solve my chronic neck pain without medication, nerve blocks or radio-frequency. The Chronic Migraines will hopefully lessen as well, especially since I'm getting more and more strict about the foods I consume.Some recommendations... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/81086/vestibular-system http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/77007/vestibular-system Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:27:43 -0400 jasminepw My Otoneurologist, who ordered my sleep study, understands I'm searching for the cause of my chronic Migraines - not just a band-aid. Because I brought in old CT scans of my neck, and mentioned my returning pain he suggested I see a physical therapist (PT). Now I've seen multiple physical therapists and it's always the same routine: I do some lame exercises with smelly latex bands, then I get on the floor on some torture device (rock hard foam... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/77007/vestibular-system http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/73630/understanding Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:58:28 -0400 jasminepw When I meet someone new, and the dreaded So-where-do-you-work question comes up, I usually say I'm not working at the moment, and that I used to work in research. It's far easier than dealing with the look of confusion that washes over their face when I confess that I can't work consistently due to disabling, uncontrollable Migraine attacks, Fibromyalgia pain, and sensitivity to some of the chemicals the rest of the world can't detect. (Add to... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/73630/understanding http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/70263/question-carolyn Fri, 08 May 2009 22:03:15 -0400 jasminepw Dear Jasmine,I've been following your blog for a while and seeing your posts on twitter and notice that you manage your constant head pain/migraine and the other health problems that go with it, so positively.I've not always coped with my illness with grace and composure, so I am wondering how do you cope so well? Did it come naturally? Did you have a book that influenced you alot? Thank you Carolyn for the compliment regarding my blog. It has... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/70263/question-carolyn http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/69980/sleep-study-part Wed, 06 May 2009 17:46:00 -0400 jasminepw The results of my Sleep Study are in...Procedure: The test was performed by recording EEG, EOG, chin EMG, ECG, nasal and oral airflow, snoring sound, respiratory effort, oximetry, body position, pulse rate, and limb movement.This study was performed in two stages. The first part of the night involved analysis of the patient's sleep pattern while breathing unassisted. After 150.5 minutes, the patient was placed on nasal CPAP therapy, and data was... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9840/69980/sleep-study-part