Sunday, February 12, 2012

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okmedhead

okmedhead

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I am married, have a son, daughter, a son-in-law, and a grandbaby

May 25, 2009-No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

Normal.  Just sounds boring, run-of-the-mill, bland.  But I want it.  I want to live a normal life.  However, I found I can't.  I HAVE to learn my limitations and learn to live by them.  My life is not a movie where the underdog trains hard, works hard to overcome obstacles, pushes the limits so he can make... Read moreChevron
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Expert_badge Megan Oltman

Megan Oltman

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Migraine Management Coach, Lawyer, Writer

Migraines, Pain & Narcotics Contracts

Chronic pain patients (sometimes including Migraine sufferers) are often asked to sign narcotics contracts, or treatment agreements, with their doctors. These contracts lay down the rules for the doctor’s prescribing narcotic pain medications. They require that the patient submit to random or scheduled drug testing to determine if they... Read moreChevron
Cowgrl0673

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Same headache since 2004

Same headache since 2004

On October 18, 2004  I woke up with a migraine. After two weeks the headache had still not gone away so a neurologist put me in the hospital for a DHE treatment. I started to feel a little better, but the second day in the hospital I had a dystonic reaction to compazine, an anti-nausea drug. The nurse did not believe me when I told her... Read moreChevron
Cehra

Shadow of Myself

Shadow of Myself   I don’t know who I am anymore,this shadow slinking between work and home.Feeling like a narcissist, a user, an abuser as I watch my family do my chores and leave those they don’t get to undone.No social life to speak of - I gave up those plans long ago.You may remember meI was the one who called Week after... Read moreChevron
AndreaTaylorReid

AndreaTaylorReid

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Fibromyalgia Winter

Sad eyes,Tired & heavy,Searching... for hopeThat glimplse of comfortAllowing relief. Release from despairA longing for more,Show me the sun, a ray of hope,I seek the warmth. Trapped in this WinterConfined by my body,I hibernate... fearing the coldThat brings on the pain. Chronic pain in the bodyImposed by imbalance,Sustained in... Read moreChevron