Information and opinions on health from sedatedpup13 at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1546/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1546/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1546/index http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/1546/8120/people-frustrate Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:16:00 -0400 sedatedpup13 I know I'm tired of being in pain ALL the time... but it sucks that the people around me are "over it" as well.  The comment in passing "dang, my head is starting to hurt, let me take something now..." I get from my (usually wonderful and loving husband) is "you ALWAYS have a headache! The nurses at my job are very condescending.... Oh, honey, you just need to see a doctor and get your medical issues cleared  up, nursing school is... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/1546/8120/people-frustrate http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/1546/8086/works Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:59:00 -0400 sedatedpup13 I get migraines nearly every day, and as such, I have experimented with a variety of things besides my meds to try to find what helps.  The people who are suffering and have been suffering for a long time probably know all these things, but if you are newly diagnosed or, like me, started getting migraines as a result of a closed head injury, these ideas might be of service to you. The gel packs for womens eyes (to reduce puffiness): ... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/1546/8086/works http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/1546/8031/head Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:16:00 -0400 sedatedpup13 As you all probably have; I've been a test monkey for the drug companies (or at least it feels that way).  I want to tell you though, I did try the "head on" product.  Yes, those irritating commercials; however, when the migraine is starting with a tension headache, that stuff helps.  It seems to numb almost like a topical analgesic and it's not greasy. Just an FYI http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/1546/8031/head