Information and opinions on health from Mr Wonderfuls wife 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/6490/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/6490/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/6490/index http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/122556/doctor Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:04:22 -0400 Mr Wonderfuls wife Ok so I tried a new headache specialist. I had heard good things about him. I was ready to start looking for a new treatment plan. We talked for over an hour discussing everything from from sleep habits and diet to exercise and stress. I felt sure he was listening and we would figure something out.Then he discusses his treatment plan with me. He puts me on Zonisamide. I had already told him I had tried it before and had no relief from it. He... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/122556/doctor http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/117622/happy-days Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:26:24 -0400 Mr Wonderfuls wife The past few days have been terrible. I wanna cry but it would only make it worse! The throbbing and light sensitivity is killer. Meds aren't helping! I can normally deal with this much better. I have at least 2 migraines a week. You think I would be able to deal with it better. I have been hateful to everyone about everything. This has got to end soon.I hate going to the ER because they always look at me like I'm a junky looking for a fix. I... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/117622/happy-days http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/19181/educating-doctor Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:00:00 -0500 Mr Wonderfuls wife I have finally been released from all but 1 of my DRs. I guess I'll always have my migraine specialist. Anyway, while I was at my orthopedic dr last week we were discussing my migraines and he said "my father suffers from true migraines" as if mine were not "TRUE" migraines. Needless to say this ruffled my feathers a little. So, I took this rare moment to briefly educate him in migraines a neurological disease.... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/19181/educating-doctor http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/18224/merry-christmas Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:41:00 -0500 Mr Wonderfuls wife I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! My wish for each of you is a migraine free day. Take time for yourself. And let someone know you love them! Anita  http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/18224/merry-christmas http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/17999/relief-meds Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:33:00 -0500 Mr Wonderfuls wife The Effexor XR seems to be helping some with the bluesie cranky mood. Also I have been able to sleep much better. Only waking up once or twice for a short period of time. Not the 2-4 hours at a time I'm use to. When I get up I feel rested and energized! As far as the migraines go I'm still having 2-3 per week. Next week I am increasing the effexor to 150 mg. Hopefully that will do the trick. I need to learn to pace myself with this... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/17999/relief-meds http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/17601/feel-human Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:18:00 -0500 Mr Wonderfuls wife Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've posted. Hope everyone is doing well. Hubby and I have had the flu for the past 8 days or so. I actually feel like I'm among the living again...lol. I feel great this morning. Almost too great if you know what I mean. Tons of energy! It's not quite 7:00 am and I have already washed 3 loads of laundry, ironed hubbies uniforms for the week, cooked breakfast, washed dishes and fed the cats.... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/17601/feel-human http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/16564/stay-positive Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:52:00 -0500 Mr Wonderfuls wife All my life I have been the positive one. I love to make others smile or chuckle. I'm always the one to give words of encouragement. I always try to see the positive in all situations. Always seeing the good in people and giving the benefit of the doubt. I miss the old me! I am trying desperately to get back to the way I was. I want to laugh freely again.  I started today withhelping out a new neighbor of mine. There are 5 of them that... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/16564/stay-positive http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/16489/good-morning Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:30:00 -0500 Mr Wonderfuls wife Thanks for all the prayers and encouragement! This morning hasn't exactly started out pain-free. I've been up since 2:00am with an entire percussion band practicing in my head. However, I am trying to approach the day counting my blessings instead of complaining. I am thankful for my friends and family, a wonderful husband, and a terrific son (who by the wat was a miracle baby). I am thankful for a roof over my head, food to eat and... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/16489/good-morning http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/16440/prayer Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:26:00 -0500 Mr Wonderfuls wife It has been several days since I've written a post. I've tried several times but the words just won't come to me. I am in such a fog both mentally and emotionally. I have dove head first into the blues. It is pity party central here.The migraines will not take a day off! I will NEVER take a good day for granted again! Anyway, please say a little prayer for me! Meanwhile I am going to work on improving my attitude. Wish me... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/16440/prayer http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/16237/moody-moody-moody Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:18:00 -0500 Mr Wonderfuls wife If this migraine cycle doesn't give soon I will run everyone away! I am as cranky as an old bitty! My neighbor came over last night to return a casserole dish and as I went to the door I told my hubby that when we move I never want to even say hey to a neighbor...I think she heard me because earlier this morning I said hey and she blew me off. The cats, my hubby, everything and everybody is getting on my nerves! My hubby tries to be... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/6490/16237/moody-moody-moody