Migraine - All People Who Are Taking "Topamax"

Chris Z

was dx'd @ 23 relatively under control until April daily since

posted 07/09/2009, comments (0)

Sharing your knowledge

On one hand I am so excited and on the other hand, I am deeply saddened that another in my extended family is suffering in much the same way as I have with her migraines. The excitement is in the ability to pass on the information and knowledge regarding the family history (although extended) and that she is still young enough not to have suffered... Read more Chevron

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Jaclyn

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I'm gonna make it afterall ...

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posted 07/05/2009, comment (1)

Jaclyn's Introduction - Hemiplegic Migraine Warrior

I'm brand new to this space, and I can't believe there are others out there like me. I've been so alone in all this. I was just diagnosed with hemiplegic migraines a few weeks ago after going through nearly a year of hell (there is simply no other word for it). I've never had migraines before, and I am in my 40s. I did get... Read more Chevron

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Megan Oltman

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posted 06/22/2009, comments (4)

Bringing it All Together – Can You Use FMLA and ADA at the same time?

How do you work with Migraines? Migraine disease is recognized by the World Health Organization as one of top 20 most disabling conditions worldwide, and this is no surprise to any of us who have tried to function during a severe Migraine attack. It is possible to receive disability status if your Migraines are frequent and severe enough, and I... Read more Chevron

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computer geek and love to do oil paintings and play piano. But r

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posted 06/18/2009, comments (2)

I think I WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had my hearing for SSDI on June 11 and my lawyer says I won even though the judge didn't say anything. My lawyer believes this because the only questions the judge ask the voc rehab lady is 'is there a job that will allow me to take 8 breaks a day?' Of course she said no. So now I wait for the official letter. But it sure... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/13/2009, comments (3)

Homemade Oversite

I need to be more careful when I am away from home. I recently realized that I have become more comfortable with some foods, especially homemade foods, when I really should not be.The reason for this? When I am at home, my foods are safe. The products are carefully screened at the supermarket so they do not contain my triggers.The problem with... Read more Chevron

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