Sunday, May 27, 2012

All People Who Are Interested In "Migraines"

unclmartin

unclmartin

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Husband of a long time Migraine sufferer.

Migraines more and more frequent

My wife has suffered from migraines most of her life (from about 9 y.o.). Up until about 9 years ago she would get a migraine headache about once a month. They would be almost dibilitating. She would stay in bed most of the time. She would stay in a dark room with no noise. She is almost 45 years old now. 9 years ago, she suffered the first of... Read moreChevron
kja

kja

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I am a mother, nurse and friend. I like being active.

DHE inpatient

After 2 rounds of Botox for chronic migraines. We are opting for plan B a 5 day DHE in patient treatment at UCSF with Dr. Goadsby. I am wondering if anyone has been through this and could share there experience the good and the not so good.  I have had DHE interemittently and i seem to respond to it. How will a five day course change... Read moreChevron
Tonkadog

Breakthrough depression with migraine?

Hi all, I'm new here - I'm 43, and have migraine, depression, and ADD. I've been taking Cymbalta for years to manage my depression, with good results. Over the past several months, though, I've been experiencing severe depression when I get a migraine. It happened this week, and although the headache is gone, the depression is hanging in, and... Read moreChevron
1026laurie

1026laurie

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Mid-forties, married with one son, age 17

need opinions

Hello everyone out there head-banging land!  The first issue I am now contemplating is:  I have had an occipital nerve stimulator implanted for over 3 years now.  The trial was productive, so it was decided that I would benefit from this therapy.  For the past 6 monthes or so I have had to turn off the stimulator, because it... Read moreChevron
cindy

cindy

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Outreach specialist; counselor

Attitude is Everything!

What are some ways people have found useful to change negativity in your life to positivity? Did the change to positivity help improve your general health (improve daily aches & pains as well as headaches?) Thanks!