Information and opinions on health from dianacwolf 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/2806/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/2806/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/2806/index http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/2806/22652/im-lot-headaches Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:51:00 -0400 dianacwolf Over the past two weeks, I've had much fewer headaches than usual.  The difference?  I cut way back in the number of painkillers I was taking. After I read all the recent stuff on MOH (Medication Overuse Headaches), I realized that I was definitely using those meds more than three times a week.  So, many of my headaches could have been aggravated by the very medications I was taking to get rid of my headaches in the first... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/2806/22652/im-lot-headaches http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/2806/20185/gave-hoping-rid Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:15:00 -0500 dianacwolf Well, every year I give up something for Lent.   But, I must admit I'm a bit selfish about it. I always pick something that I think will be beneficial for me in battling my migraines and fibromyalgia, while also being extremely challenging. Two years ago, I gave up chocolate, thinking this could be a migraine trigger.  I don't think it is for me, but it did make for a good 40 (46) days of dietary... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/2806/20185/gave-hoping-rid http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/2806/12193/give-brain-fog Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:40:00 -0400 dianacwolf Hi.  I was just reading the postings regarding Topamax, and I wanted to share my own experiences. I've been on (and off) Topamax for several years. I've had migraines for 20 years, starting when I was 18.  I get combination migraine/muscle-tension headaches, with extreme sensivity to sound.  I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia after the birth of my son.  My headaches are always worst in the mornings, and... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/2806/12193/give-brain-fog http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/2806/10794/exercise-helpful Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:10:00 -0400 dianacwolf     I have migraines related to FMS.  I'm 38 now, and started getting chronic daily headaches at age 18.    Over the past year, I've made a lot of changes that have allowed me to get off my migraine medications.  I completely changed my diet, getting really strict about what I eat, and I've gotten very serious about exercise.  I now hit the gym almost everyday, and the workouts have made a... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/2806/10794/exercise-helpful