Health Expert Missy Morgan shares health management news and commentary 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/65975/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/65975/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/65975/index http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/148170/migraine-journey Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:25:00 -0500 Missy Morgan Where do I start? I've been writing monthly SharePosts for HealthCentral's Migraine community since April, 2010. I was asked to share my experience with chronic Migraines while working with a Migraine specialist toward better Migraine management and improved quality of life. My assignment for writing monthly SharePosts has come to an end. Now one year and eight months later, I am writing my last official SharePost.   So where do I start?... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/148170/migraine-journey http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/146978/management-2011 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:00:00 -0500 Missy Morgan Each month as I prepare to write this sharepost, I ask myself, “How am I doing?” Last month I shared that I was starting to track my Migraines differently. I have been doing that, but unfortunately, it has led to more frustration. I can have two weeks that look very similar on paper but are different. I realized this when I went back to my doctor who is a medical hypnotist. I was going over my chart and noticed that the last two... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/146978/management-2011 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/145659/management-2011 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:12:00 -0400 Missy Morgan Do you like to be asked, “How are you doing?” “How are your headaches / Migraines?” If you live with chronic Migraines, you know how difficult hearing these questions can be. My first thoughts are usually: "Do they really want to know?" "Do they want the long answer or the short answer?" And then, the question to myself, "How am I really doing?" Some days I don’t even want to think about that question. "How am I... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/145659/management-2011 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/144185/management-2011 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:29:00 -0400 Missy Morgan This week I had my regular appointment with my Migraine specialist. I only had two things on my list of questions for the appointment:   I want a better way to track my Migraines, and I wanted to ask him if he thought going to specialist for my TMJ would be beneficial. At this appointment I also I received my third round of Botox injections. For some reason, this time was the most painful for me. I also bled more than the other two times.... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/144185/management-2011 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/142858/migraines-stress Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:26:00 -0400 Missy Morgan It has been over six weeks since I quit drinking caffeinated and decaffeinated beverages. I do still eat a little chocolate and get some caffeine that way, but my doctor said that was ok. Thank goodness for a little chocolate! I am happy to report that after six weeks of giving up my favorite coffees and soft drinks, it is getting easier. I am sure that I have gone through the worst part. I have struggled to find an enjoyable warm beverage, but... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/142858/migraines-stress http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/141859/appointment Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:30:00 -0400 Missy Morgan It has been almost four years since my struggle with chronic Migraines began. I had Migraines as a teenager. Looking back, now I know that they were episodic Migraines. Chronic Migraines are somewhat of a different animal it seems. It was the first weekend in August 2007. I had been struggling with what I thought were severe sinus headaches for several months. I later found out they were most likely Migraines. I had a bad headache (again, later... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/141859/appointment http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/139751/botox-continuing Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:11:00 -0400 Missy Morgan As I write this, it has been about seven weeks since my first round of Botox injections for my chronic Migraines. I will receive my second round of Botox injections in about three weeks. Overall, I am happy with my results. However, I do not attribute my improvement completely to the Botox. I believe there are three reasons that I have seen improvement: Botox injections Caffeine Learning to deal with stress better from my meetings with my... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/139751/botox-continuing http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/137877/botox-migraines Sat, 07 May 2011 13:55:00 -0400 Missy Morgan I saw my Migraine specialist on April 18, 2011, and received my first round of Botox injections for Migraine prevention. Before he gave me the injections, we talked for a little bit. My first question was, “What is the best case scenario as far as results from the Botox injections?” He said that I could see improvement in seven to 10 days. He went on to say that 25% of Migraine patients see very good to excellent results after the... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/137877/botox-migraines http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/136678/continuing Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:49:00 -0400 Missy Morgan The title of this share post is very accurate. I realize that there is currently no cure for Migraine disease. However, I am continuously working toward better Migraine management for my chronic Migraines. I hope that by sharing my journey it will help others as well. A lot has happened since my last post. Please read on. Hopefully, you will find something that is useful for you or to someone you love who is suffering from Migraine... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/136678/continuing http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/134012/specialist Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:04:00 -0400 Missy Morgan When I wrote my last share post, I referred to my Migraine specialist as Dr. B and my neuropsychologist as Dr. C. I'm going to stick with that for this post to try to keep things clear. So here is what has been going on with me since my last post: My insurance company has approved me for Botox injections. However, my doctor's office told me that they are now having trouble getting the Botox from their supplier. I was told it may be a month... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/65975/134012/specialist