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posted 09/14/2009, comments (0)

Invisible Illness Awareness Week Starts Today!

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,... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/02/2009, comments (2)

The Vestibular System

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... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/05/2009, comments (14)

Understanding Invisible Illnesses

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,... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/17/2009, comments (4)

Hello all! Can I be your spirit guide? This is a long read, but please read and respond!!!!!!

Hello all. My name is Steve (ocnprl) and I stumbled across this site while looking up poems about headaches. I don't suffer from Migraines unfortunately, I suffer from very bad Cluster Headaches. For those of you who aren't familiar with them, they are also called "suicide headaches" for a very good reason. Some contemplate it and a few carry it... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/08/2009, comments (0)

A Question from Carolyn

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... Read more Chevron

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