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Marta Grace

posted 11/04/2008, comments (30)

hemiplegic migraine~ ways to make ourselves "safe"- while home alone, when an episode is coming on?

I was diagnosed with sporadic hemiplegic migraine in June. I had surgery in April, followed by seizures that occured while still under the anesthestia that then went into (aura) migraines. I was fortunate, my 1st "episode" -muddled thinking, slurred speech, blurred vision, and paralysis on the left side happened in a hospital... At the... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/04/2008, comment (1)

Did You Vote Today? Are You Going To?

Good morning! I hope the day is being kind to you and that you're having a Migraine-free day. No, I'm not going to ask HOW you voted in today's Presidential election, but I would like to know if you DID. The poll is totally anonymous. Nobody will ever know how you responded, but please tell us... Election... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/03/2008, comments (2)

Ready? Set? Brush Up and Vote!

Good afternoon! How are you feeling? Hopefully, your Migraines or headaches are behaving on this beautiful fall day. I'm going to keep this short, but one last time before tomorrow's election, I want to stress the importance of knowing where the candidates stand and getting out to cast your informed vote. One more time, if you need the links... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/03/2008, comments (11)

living with it

I have had the headaches since late 1997,and had lots of different test done and alot of different meds. I have around 10 to 14 a month, usually on the right side of my head. The best meds for me is Imitrex but at $225 for 9 pills, is alittle high. I have no insurance at this time. I can tell when it going to be a bad one. And sometimes I... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/03/2008, comment (1)

My Story Part 1

My 'encounter' with migraines started when I was about 14. I was on a boyscout camping/hiking trip. The day prior to the migraine was a long hike. I remember eating dinner of typical camping fare, freeze dried food. I went to sleep in a two person tent. I remember it having blue rip stop nylon fabric. One of the possible triggers... Read more Chevron

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