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Leeloo

posted 04/22/2008, comments (4)

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

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posted 04/10/2008, comment (1)

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

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Leeloo

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posted 03/26/2008, comments (0)

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

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posted 03/15/2008, comments (4)

a PFO journey

On October 31st, Dr Marek Gawel *neurologist* took his time examining me, and at the end of the exam, asked me if I had a PFO. I said "not that I know of" He said " I have a feeling you have one, would you consider being in a study?" I said sure. So he promptly brought in his PFO research coordinator, who works in the same... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/22/2007, comments (0)

10/22/07 #2 - Tried everything for Migraine. PFO closure?

Full Question:I have suffered from migraines all my life -- 60 years. I have tried everything, including Topamax, acupuncture, dietary changes and biofeedback, to no avail and have about 10-15 headaches a month. A cardiologist suggests that closing a small hole in my heart (a birth defect) called a PFO, may bring significant relief. What is the... Read more Chevron

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