Category: Get Real About Migraine
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Decoding the Phases
Written By Jennifer O’Brien for Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. A migraine is not “just a bad headache.” Calling a migraine a headache is like calling a hurricane “a bit of a breeze.” For most of us, a migraine attack doesn’t just show up unannounced. It unfolds like a multi-chapter drama series that nobody renewed for…
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Tasmin’s Myth, Truth, Action
Chronic Migraine Awareness would like to thank Tasmin Zietsman for sharing Migraine Myth: There are several myths about migraines, such as thinking they’re just bad headaches, they only affect women, or that they’re simply triggered by stress. Truth: Migraine is a complex neurological condition with various triggers and symptoms. Action: Do your research, take the correct…
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Nathalie’s Myth, Truth, Action
Chronic Migraine Awareness would like to thank Nathalie Warren for sharing My name is Nathalie and I am diagnosed with Chronic Intractable Migraine with Status Migrainosis. Myth: It is always very obvious when someone is experiencing a migraine Fact: Migraine is an invisible disease and many diagnosed with Migraine mask their symptoms. This is especially…
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Melissa’s Myth, Truth, Action
Chronic Migraine Awareness would like to thank Melissa Bearden for sharing. Myth: Migraine attacks only last for a few hours or a day or two. Truth: A migraine attack can last any amount of time. Yes, even for years! I’m chronic intractable and have had one non-stop, constant 24/7 migraine attack for 23 years. Before…
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Abby’s Myth, Truth, Action
Chronic Migraine Awareness would like to thank Abby for sharing I am currently experiencing migraine while I write this. Myth: Migraine only lasts a few hours. Truth: Migraine is a complex neurological disease, therefore it is something I battle 24/7 since I was diagnosed in 2012. If I’m not avoiding triggers or having an attack,…
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Carla’s Myth, Truth, Action
Chronic Migraine Awareness would like to thank Carla Richards Myth: Having an amazingly full life is not possible with Migraine disease. Truth: I learned that when I redefine my visions of what a good life looks like, I can look back and realize that I have been truly blessed, despite migraine, which I have lived…
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Sherry’s Myth, Truth, Action
Written by Sherry Rosenblum for Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc My Myth on Migraines is the sickness you feel everyday. You look like your fine but inside you are a Disaster! The Truth is, yes there are a lot of side effects we deal with, but the sickness really over…
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Hello Again My Friends
Written by Kristi Estep for Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. It has been far too long since I have written or posted anything on here. So I am saying Hello again to you! I have been dealing with several personal issues over the last year and a half, one of which is my all encompassing clinical…
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Elizabeth’s Story: Chronic Migraine Was the Center of My Life
Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. would like to thank Elizabeth for sharing her story with us. Life is my trigger and I tough through it with a strong mindset! That’s my motto now, but it took me a long time to get this point. Living with migraine and then it turns to chronic migraine and then…
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SOMETIMES I WISH YOU KNEW HOW THIS FEELS….
Originally posted on SparklyAura.com, shared with Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. Sometimes I wish you knew how this feels. The searing hot pain in my eye, head, neck, face, ear, jaw and skin. The never-ending nausea & vomiting. The overactive senses, light hurts, touch hurts, hearing amplified x1000, having the nose of a bloodhound even when…
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