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Get Real About Migraine: Judy’s Story
Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. is pleased to present the first story in our series. My name is Judy from Australia, I’m 39 and I have lived with migraine since I was 7 years old. I have experienced symptoms which include; slurred speech, photophobia, phonophobia, vertigo, brain fog, facial pain and swelling, allodynia, vomiting, pulsating pain,…
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I’m sorry, I can’t…
Written by Jessica Wyszynski for Chronic Migraine Awareness I am so tired of saying it. My family is so tired of hearing it. I have missed dinners, parties, family get-togethers, even just sitting together at night watching tv. I have ruined more than my share of events. My packing for anything includes making sure I…
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My Journey to Empowerment
September 14, 2018 By Jeannette – Empowerment is a concept that is often discussed during Pain Awareness Month. One definition of empowerment is “the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights.” This sounds like a wonderful goal, but how do we accomplish this as individuals and…
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The Unspoken Few: The Role of Families in Migraine Care
By: Fiskvik Boahemaa Antwi, RN, MN(c), Coordinator for Nurses’ Lifestyle ReDesigned. Simon Akwasi Osei, RN, MN(c) “I am sorry, I have to call in sick today.” “I am sorry, I cannot help you with your homework today.” “I am sorry, I cannot cook dinner today.” “Once again I am sorry. I have an invisible illness;…
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Shame, Guilt & Worthlessness
Written by Kristen L Estep for Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. “Shame should be reserved for the things we choose to do, not the circumstances that life puts on us.” -Ann Patchett Anyone who has a chronic disease wrestles with these emotions, but for this post we will be talking about chronic migraine. As chronic migraine…
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I’m Fine…
Originally posted on SparklyAura.com By Kristen Estep Do you really mean it when you say I’m fine? I know that I don’t. That’s the thing, people ask how you are, but they really don’t want any other answer besides I’m fine or I’m good. I personally don’t think that they mean to be rude or…
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What It’s Really Like to Live With Chronic Migraines
This is a guest post written by John Martinez from Axon Optics. Axon Optics develops photophobia glasses that help migraineurs alleviate their migraine pain and frequency. I have to thank my family and friends for dealing with my migraines. All of my fellow migraineurs understand when I say time is of the essence at the…
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New Preventive Treatment
FDA APPROVES FIRST CGRP INHIBITOR FOR PREVENTION OF MIGRAINE ATTACKS “For years the migraine community has been advocating for new treatment options that are specifically designed to treat migraine, a debilitating and often stigmatized disease. Today we celebrate the tireless work of researchers to better understand the biology of migraine and their ability to bring…
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Sending Kids Back to School with Migraines
By Amanda Workman When summer ends, and it is time for students to go back to school, it can be a stressful time for both parents and children. Attempting to acquire all the school supplies on the massive lists, meeting the teachers, and having the child learn their way around a campus can be a…
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