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jules on Migraine
Wednesday, August 03 2011
Hi all- I know it's been a while. A couple weeks ago, I decided to go to a holistic MD because I was convinced that I had adrenal fatigue. She sent me for blood tests to test for about 20 different antibodies and such-- mold allergy, gluten allergy, Lyme, mono, Cortisol levels, etc etc. I was so needing a REASON for these... Read more
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jules on Migraine
Saturday, June 25 2011
So I hate to jinx this, but tonight I was randomly surfing the net on migraines and low blood pressure, because based on conversations with a coworker and various readings, I am convinced that these are connected somehow. And I came across a couple things...
One was called neurally mediated hypotension, which mentioned a few of my... Read more
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jules on Migraine
Monday, May 30 2011
I just realized that my last post didn't fully "post"... guess it was too long? Anyway, here is the rest of it.
...One of the biggest life changes I've made this year involves taking care of my body AND mind, and I believe it may be the single best decision I've ever made. Yoga. I have the most amazing teacher who also happens to be a... Read more
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jules on Migraine
Friday, April 29 2011
So it's been a while since I've written. And somehow, I think writing now, about a year after I discovered that I wasn't just experiencing "headaches"-- a year after I was actually diagnosed with migraines (more formally known to migrainers as "migraine disease", believe it or not)-- now is the most appropriate time to sit back and reflect.... Read more
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jules on Migraine
Tuesday, January 11 2011
I miss being me. All I feel is sadness and dread that this will be the rest of my life. Who can handle kids when life itself is this painful? Migraine = Knife stabbing pain surrounded by feelings of sadness and constant tears. The doctor says crying will just make it worse, but I'm too sad to stop. No one understands it. They think it's just... Read more
