seeking joy in a life with chronic migraine, chronic daily headache and chronic illness
This is a reader-submitted story. 1. My diagnosis is: Chronic Migraine. 2. My migraine attack frequency is: sometimes daily, at least five a month. Menstrual migraines too. 3. I was diagnosed in: 1989 4. My comorbid conditions include: IBS, low blood sugar, anxiety 5. I take Pizotifen and magnesium medications/supplements each day for prevention and… Continue reading My 30 things
“I’m so sorry to read on your blog about the setbacks… It sounds like you’re in survival mode,” my friend J. texted after I posted Gastroenterologist, Adderall, and Migraine Status on Nov. 2. I wonder how she got that. I’m doing pretty well right now, I thought. A week later: J. was totally right. I’m barely hanging on. I’d… Continue reading Survival Mode
This is a reader-submitted story. 1. My diagnosis is: Chronic Migraine 2. My migraine attack frequency is: AT LEAST once per week 3. I was diagnosed in: 1995 with Migraine but developed chronic migraine in my early 20s 4. My comorbid conditions include: None that I’ve been diagnosed as having 5. I take magnesium, Saw… Continue reading 30 Things About Skylar’s Life With Chronic Migraine
This is a reader-submitted story. 1. My diagnosis is: Chronic Migraine 2. My migraine attack frequency is: nearly every day 3. I was diagnosed in: 2012 4. My comorbid conditions include: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which has also led to dysautonomia, GERD, IBS, panic disorder, and body-wide joint issues 5. I take propranolol, verapamil, B2, CoQ10, Prozac,… Continue reading My 30 Things
This is a reader-submitted story. My name is Brenda and I am 34 and lived with Migraines for what feels like all of my life. I am new to living with Mulitple Sclerosis in addition to my friend the migraine and blog about living with these invisible diseases at www.stellarevoltuiondesigns.com. I also sew and knit… Continue reading 30 things about Brenda’s Life with Migraines