Information and opinions on health from jules 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/166746/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/166746/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/166746/index http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/166746/142362/diagnosis Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:21:34 -0400 jules 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 headaches, frequent infections, and fatigue that I said a prayer before I did the blood draw.... and boy... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/166746/142362/diagnosis http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/166746/140461/and-where-maybe Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:06:26 -0400 jules 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 symptoms, but also included symptoms I don't have, so I doubt that is the cause of my migraines...... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/166746/140461/and-where-maybe http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/166746/139151/continued Mon, 30 May 2011 23:45:35 -0400 jules 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 physical therapist that specializes in neck pain, so that is quite helpful for the headaches. I am so... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/166746/139151/continued http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/166746/137517/reflection Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:03:00 -0400 jules 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. January was a rough month. To make a long story short, there had been a lot of ups and downs up to that... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/166746/137517/reflection http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/166746/128741/miss Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:56:04 -0500 jules 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 a headache. They think just because I'm up, working, and walking around most days that I'm fine. ... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/166746/128741/miss