How many people do you think lie or have lied to their doctors at least once because they felt their doctor couldn’t (or didn’t) understand? And since many veteran patients are convinced they know what is best for them anyway (guilty), why wouldn’t they just lie to get what they want? I will be upfront […]
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In Honor of #MigraineAwarenessMonth , I faced a fear of mine
Today, I finally reached my breaking point with all the pain my migraines have been causing me. I think the heat makes it worse but given that I have them pretty much daily, I don’t think I can blame it on the weather. I have had a bunch of medications called in to the pharmacy. I […]
Preventative Migraine Medications #migraineawarenessmonth
In a previous post, I went into a huge rant about how terrible (and upsetting!) the selection of medications that are available for migraine sufferers is. Part of that post included me saying: “First, WTF is with the medications that are out there????? Seriously, the side effects are scary as F! And how do doctors who have […]
Every Little Tip Helps: Interesting App
The following was written by Paula… I have a tip that I hope will help. I have medications that need to be taken at several times during the day. I have found it really difficult to remember to take them all. I have an Android smartphone and my sister, who has Ulcerative Colitis, told me […]
Top 10 Facts About Migraines #MigraineAwarenessMonth
Top 10 Facts About Migraines You May Not Know – #MigraineAwarenessMonth 1) Migraines tend to affect women more than men. Although obviously many men experience debilitating migraines as well. 2) The preventative medications typically used to treat migraines are off label drugs that are used to treat seizures, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, and depression. While some have […]