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posted 10/19/2009, comments (0)

Silent Online Auction for National Headache Foundation

Looking for A $pecial Gift or Just Looking For $omething $pecial? Participate in the NHF's Online Silent Auction, and provide your support to research, education programs, and more. Bidding for items offered by the NHF’s silent auction to the highest bidder is ongoing, but the auction will close at 5:00 p.m. CDST, on... Read more Chevron

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migraneur but don't want headaches to define my life!

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posted 04/07/2009, comments (9)

Intracranial Hypertension

I have been diagnosed with IH for many years. My opening LP pressure is generally anywhere from 26 to 35. Some people and some doctors claim that this is an incorrect diagnosis because my optic nerve is not affected. But the IHF agrees with my doctors saying a person with high intracranial CSF pressure suffer from this... Read more Chevron

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PiscesNan

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posted 04/15/2008, comment (1)

Define the Moment

How does Paindefine this moment?The pinpoint that spreadsout and in.It negatesall desire,except to befree ofthe pain.And yet,it is withinthat I go,completelyself-centered.Work through,go within,medicate,obfuscate,the pain.Ignore it?No,it has,something to tellme. Somethingveiled,on the edge,beyond,my tiny reach,(I will no longer shoulder the... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/15/2007, comments (0)

My Hospital Stay

I was hospitalized 3 weeks ago because I had gall stones and Pancreatitis which delayed the surgery to remove my gall bladder. I was in the hospital for a week. I was on antibiotics, IV fluids and Morphine for the pain. The inflammation in my pancreas finally went down enough for them to operate 3 weeks ago today. I went home the next day.... Read more Chevron

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