Friday, June 01, 2012

Debbie Murphy's Posts

Botox update

Hello everyone!  Sorry it's taken so long for an update on the Botox.  It's been quite an adventure--not in a good way!!   Our vaca. was planned  for 8/20 to go to the Jersey shore.  About 3 days before, I got sick with something nasty--food poisoning, a bug, whatever.  Didn't go to the dr.  Barely made the 3 hr.... Read moreChevron

1 week since Botox

Hello my fellow cranial challenged friends!  I hope you are all doing well today.  This is my 1 week update sine I've had my Botox injections and i have not a thing to report.  The only thing I think MIGHT be from the Botox is that my forehead is a TAD stiff.  THAT'S IT.  BUT this has only been the first week so I... Read moreChevron

10 Things...

Love the "10 Things NOT to say to a person with Migraines"!  Everyone should live by these rules!!!  They couldn't be more accurate. Deb :)   http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/cf/slideshows/10-things-not-to-say-to-a-person-with-migraines/

Trying Botox!

Insurance approved me for Botox injections!  I go to the Dr. next week, then I wait.  The nurse who did all of the pre-auth., told me that there was about 31 needle sticks involved...ouch.  Pre-medicating with Valium!  I know I've had more than 31 needles in my life(mostly in my butt!), so I'm no stranger.  But I'm sure... Read moreChevron

Still Doesn't Get It

This is part story, part question.  I've been married for 13 yrs., dated for 5 before that.  all of which included migraines.  18 years later, he STILL gets mad when I get one--which is ALWAYS.  He keeps wondering when the cure will be found, or which new med will make them completely go away.    I have spent 18... Read moreChevron