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Lynne

Lynne

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Adapting to NEW medication regimen, and getting more days back!
posted 09/18/2009, comment (1)

"30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know."

Each year, National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week is observed to educate the public and raise awareness about invisible illnesses. One of the blogging activities this year is a "meme," 30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know. So, here's my meme... 1. The illness I live with is: Migraine disease (mainly. I have others as... Read moreChevron
Christina Harris

Christina Harris

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Migraine sufferer for 25 years and counting...
posted 05/07/2009, comments (0)

Christina

I have had migraine headaches since I was 5 years old.  I didn't know what my pain was at the time, but when I was 13 the pain was worse and progressed from very occasional to very nearly daily.  I saw a neurologist, had all of the prop testing done and was diagnosed with cluster headaches.  Over the years I have been to other... Read moreChevron
salsachica82

salsachica82

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I have had the worst migraines since before I was in 6th grade.
posted 04/17/2009, comments (5)

I have hole in my heart! Causing migraines ???

  I just found out I have a hole in my heart. It may be contributing to my constant migraines, and it may explain why good medicines don't always work for me. I hope more reseach is being conducted - ASD or PFO and Migraines... Closing the gap to stop the cycle of Migraines. I'll participate!!! I am already about to have more scans done, and... Read moreChevron
Jamie Sohn
posted 04/01/2009, comments (0)

IV experiences and advocacy- a tale

  Needle sticking into warm pale flesh She shakes her head and pulls it out, only to try again. She looks at my arms, my wrists, my hands All of the scars from previous painful episodes Other trips to this place Other people sticking my now very scarred flesh.   I wish I could do this myself   “That vein... Read moreChevron
Katinthecorner

Katinthecorner

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posted 03/12/2009, comments (5)

The Migraine

Once apon a morning dreary, I woke up achy, weak and weary, Reeling from the ER visit of night before. While I struggled, wanting napping, Suddenly there came a stabbing As if someone's sharp attacking, Gouging at my brain once more. "A tension headache", I muttered, "Stabbing at my head once more.  Only this and nothing... Read moreChevron
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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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