Category: Get Real About Migraine
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It Giveth and it Taketh Away…
Originally seen on Migraine Musings, Written by Lois Clauss, Presented by Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. A migraine giveth and it taketh away. It giveth you pain beyond your wildest dreams and taketh away your life, leaving you with no dreams. A recent new medication, Aimovig, started with my first injection July 24th and it changed…
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On Going to a neighbor’s barbeque get together…
“How are you?” “I’m fine, how are you?” But I’m not ‘fine.’ I’m so not ‘fine.’ I am depressed. I am anxious. My neurological system is hyper stimulated and on rails all the time. Visit http://www.MyBeautifulMigraine.blog to read the rest of Donna Kobayashi’s story of socializing with migraine disease.
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Wishful Thinking
Originally seen on SparklyAura.com Written by Kristen Estep Do you ever get a little bit cocky when you are feeling well? I know I do. Sometimes when you are feeling good, you almost forget about the beast. I get glimpses of my old life, my life before chronic migraine, and I start to foolishly think…
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Get Real About Migraine: Emily’s Story
Chronic Migraine Awareness Inc. is pleased to present part five in our series, written by Emily W. My name is Emily and I grew up in a suburb of Atlanta, GA; I love yoga, hiking; good beer, wine and food. I have a Ph.D in Higher Education Administration, and have worked as a college administrator…
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Get Real About Migraine: Anne’s Story
Chronic Migraine Awareness Inc. is proud to present part 4 in our series #GetRealAboutMigraine written by Anne B. My name is Anne, I am 41 years old and have suffered from migraine disease for twenty years. It wasn’t until this year that I was diagnosed with chronic migraine disease. My first migraine attack left me…
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Get Real About Migraine: Deborah’s Story
This is Deborah B’s story: Over the last 17 years my migraine disease has become chronic. Despite seeking medical treatment and trying almost every option available, no one has been able to turn off the pain switch to my head. I suffer from many migraine days but refuse to let them define me. I have…
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Get Real About Migraine: Sharon’s Story
Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. is pleased to present the second story in our series. This is Sharon R’s story. I have had this chronic invisible neurological disease called migraine for over 30 years but was not diagnosed and treated until about 12 years ago. I never understood why certain sensations would bother me. For example,…
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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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