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Diane

PFO Closure one year on and Propranolol

I had my PFO closed on the 4th July 2007 and have only had 3 migraines since, one really bad and two not so bad. I was wondering if anyone can advise me on something. Since the Procedure last year i have been really tired all the time, i just don't have any energy? I'm not sure if it is the implant which has caused this or... Read more Chevron

posted 07/16/2008, comments (7)|

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bimini colt

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frustration!

After being told that I wouldnt go further in the PFO study, I was referred to an arrythmia specialist. He told me he thought I had a form of dysautonomia called "P.O.T.S" which is often comorbid with migraines. He sent me to my Canadian neurologist, who referred me to another specialist to get the test done to DX. I was made to believe the test... Read more Chevron

posted 06/08/2008, comments (5)|

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What is the Cause

my heart doesn't work rightapparently, it hasn't for yearsand I think that all I've lost in the meantimethe ability to run and climb like the other kidsbut it's made me into an introspect, an artist and writersomeone who is cautiousI wouldn't trade that, but I would like some balance,not to run into people and things, maybe to stay awakedoes it... Read more Chevron

posted 04/22/2008, comments (4)|

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Diane

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Acupuncture and my Migraines

Dear All, I had a Migraine yesterday and it wasn't a bad one!! why I ask myself? Could it be all the Acupuncture I am having?? I started Acupuncture 3 weeks ago and am also taking some herbal remedies which seem to have done something to help? The needles going in do not hurt but when the little... Read more Chevron

posted 04/10/2008, comment (1)|

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PFO Study - 7 Months Later

I'm now just past the 7 month mark for my PFO randomization. Where I was once hopeful that I did, indeed, receive the device, now I'm feeling rather letdown. And that's OK. We all expect something from the news that this could be a revolutionary treatment for some of us, and we're all human, so we're always... Read more Chevron

posted 03/26/2008, comments (0)|

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