https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/mham/ I've had a migraine for almost thirty days straight, so bringing awareness to how severe and disabling this neurological disease is, is extremely important to me. Maybe one day I will feel comfortable discussing how far I've had to go in terms of treatment methods. People who know wince. I've discussed it with very … Continue reading Migraine and Headache Awareness Day 2022
Chronic Migraines
The Traumatic Journey: Part I
I've been quiet for what seems like forever, and anyone who knows me knows I use my platform to communicate and inform; even if my subject matter isn't popular. It's likely obvious to my regular readers that I am going through some heavy shit. I am. Unfortunately, I am also numb to a lot of … Continue reading The Traumatic Journey: Part I
We Need to Talk About Racial Disparities in Migraine Care
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/we-need-to-talk-about-racial-disparities-in-migraine-care/ar-AAXHHty This is such an important article, and I had to share it with fellow migraineurs.
Genetic overlap between metabolites and migraines
https://frontlinegenomics.com/genetic-overlap-between-metabolites-and-migraines/ I share this as someone who was supposed go in for treatment this week. Fifteen minutes before I was to leave, I got a phone call letting me know my insurance had denied the coverage (after initially approving it). After three stressful hours on the phone, treatment was approved, but not for the correct … Continue reading Genetic overlap between metabolites and migraines
Forks In The Road
Welcome to all the new readers, and those who've been with me for years or months. 🙂 I'm happy to greet you all. I've been working on a piece about racism and my personal experiences with different forms of it, but mostly, I have started to notice just how worn out I am, which lends … Continue reading Forks In The Road
I’ve Built…
It has always been important to me to be transparent about my shortcomings and the strengths. I don't try to pretty anything up. Too often, people pretend their lives are so perfect online, with perfectly posed, edited photos, but you never see the truth of what goes on behind closed doors because all they care … Continue reading I’ve Built…
October
This is my favorite season and favorite time of year, but after an emotional, rage-filled moment yesterday, I am questioning EVERYTHING in my life. To be fair to myself, I reacted via a triggering comment made to me, and new medication that, without my knowing in advance, causes people to occasionally react in a volatile … Continue reading October
Chronic Pain Awareness Month: Part II
I had x-rays done of half my body over the weekend. My results show nothing new (The radiologist was able to compare two to previous x-rays from 2018 and 2019.), and they completely denounce a phone diagnosis from late May; a diagnosis I did not believe for a second. Even with natural pain remedies at … Continue reading Chronic Pain Awareness Month: Part II
Essential Appointments
Today, I went to an essential appointment with my headache specialist. Not surprisingly, she acted like nothing ever happened via phone between us. This month is my two year mark as one of her patients, and aside from a few appointments where she actually knew my name, and my medical reasons for seeing her, this … Continue reading Essential Appointments
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 