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Winter Holiday GuideEnjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines and Headaches --> Info for you...

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liseylis67

liseylis67

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I am 41 and married.
posted 08/01/2008, comments (5)

Words of Encouragement Needed

I started having really bad migraines/headaches about three years ago.  My family doctor tried several different medications before referring me to a local neurologist.  He put me on Topomax and Axert.    The Topomax helped cut down my headaches (and the pain) for a couple of months.  When it started to not make a... Read moreChevron
calhoun102

calhoun102

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I am a migraine suffer and have been since I was around 13 years
posted 07/14/2008, comments (9)

occipital nerve block

I just had the occipital nerve block treatment done today. I was wondering if anyone else has had this treatment and what their outcome has been. I haven't really noticed much of anything today, but I was told that it can take several days to fully kick in. Currently I have 6 prescriptions. Inderal (just started), Zonegran, Xanax, Ambien, and... Read moreChevron
UpStateKate
posted 06/04/2008, comments (7)

Early Summer and Less Pain! Neurontin

My neurologist has added Neurontin to my bouquet of medications, based on my development of radiculopathy. I will be having an EMG on my lower back and leg next week.  Happily, I am feeling and resting much more comfortably already!  When I remember not to over-do, I have a bit more energy, a minor miracle. Not looking forward to... Read moreChevron
Tracie H.
posted 05/27/2008, comments (0)

Migraine Attack

Monday on the 19th I did not have time to eat breakfest so I grabed something out of the vending machine. But that did not help because I had still gotten a headache anyways. And it has been a while since I had gotten a headache like this one. I had not taken the Rizatriptan yet, so I did not know how I was going to react to the medicine. So... Read moreChevron
Durantia
posted 04/03/2008, comments (0)

Migraine Haiku

ShardsOf hot glass invade my brainMakes me feel lightheaded NumbI grope in the dark quicklySeeking for some relief PillsSick of taking so manyDon't always work well SleepBlessed sleep brings more reliefI wake much better
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This animation shows one of the key causes of pain during a migraine--changes to the blood flow within the brain.

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