Insomnia & Painsomnia: A Wicked Combination

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Whenever there's something stressful going on in my life, it often affects my sleep, thus turning me into a shadow of my former self. Insomniac Lisa and Painsomnia Lisa are two very different beasts from the person I am when I'm able to prioritize sleep, and actually get into bed each night at a decent … Continue reading Insomnia & Painsomnia: A Wicked Combination

Promising New Drugs May Stop Migraines Before They Start

Link 2015-12-01 Miss Poison Articles Articles, Health, Migraines, New Migraine Medications, Teva Pharmaceuticals

http://www.healthline.com/health-news/promising-new-drugs-may-stop-migraines-before-they-start-113015#2 My money's on Teva Pharmaceuticals. I'm a huge supporter of their work. For those that have been boycotting them: BITE ME.

There Are Things I Want You To Know, Friend Without Migraine

Link 2015-11-28 Miss Poison Migraines, Writing Articles, Health, Migraines, Writing

http://migraine.com/blog/there-are-things-i-want-you-to-know-friend-without-migraine/ Having just started hour 63 into a migraine, I felt this was extremely apropos to share. I often have to excuse myself into dark rooms so I can be sick in complete silence, or tell people I will call them back halfway through a conversation. Sometimes I don't return a call for a week, … Continue reading There Are Things I Want You To Know, Friend Without Migraine

Struggling

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It is the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day here in the States. After spending hours preparing stuffing yesterday (which I highly suspect might suck today), I ended up with a highly stressful day which resulted in a migraine. That then turned into insomnia, which is the only reason I am awake at such an … Continue reading Struggling

The Stroke-Like Experience

Link 2015-11-25 Miss Poison Migraines Health, Hemiplegic Migraines, Migraines

http://www.thedailymigraine.com/blog/2014/4/21/hemiplegic-migraines-stroke-like-headaches?rq=hemiplegic Until someone mentioned this particular type of migraine to me, I'd never heard of them. I experience, on occasion, temporary paralysis completely unrelated to my migraines, which makes me wonder if it's actually related without my knowledge. Yet another question for the new neurologist.

My Apologies

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Hi everyone! I know this isn't a typical visiting experience at the moment, but I assure you I am doing my best. When you're caring for a post-op heart patient, every single day blends into the one before. I likely wouldn't know it was Monday if I hadn't intentionally bypassed Friday and Saturday's normal routine … Continue reading My Apologies

New Nerve Drugs May Finally Prevent Migraines

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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-nerve-drugs-may-finally-prevent-migraine-headaches/

Cause Of Migraine Linked To Chemical Imbalance

Link 2015-11-18 Miss Poison Migraines Articles, Chemical Imbalance, Health, Migraines

http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/inner-west/cause-of-migraine-linked-to-chemical-imbalance-new-research-shows/story-fngr8h4f-1227571398733 Let's be frank; not everyone who sufferers from migraines has a chemical imbalance and not everyone with a chemical imbalance suffers from migraines. Since this if often the first thing a person gets tested for by their neurologist, I feel that a lot depends on a doctor's approach. I've been with my neurologist for … Continue reading Cause Of Migraine Linked To Chemical Imbalance

Six Rules Of Love, Sex, and Dating With Migraines

Link 2015-11-17 Miss Poison Migraines Articles, Dating, Love, Migraines, Sex

http://migraineagain.com/6-basic-rules-dating-chronic-migraines/

Lights Driving You Insane? Indoor Migraine Glasses

Link 2015-11-15 Miss Poison Migraines Indoor Migraine Glasses, Light, Migraines

http://www.thedailymigraine.com/blog/2015/11/11/lights-driving-you-insane-indoor-migraine-glasses As someone who is often hiding from light behind dark sunglasses, I wonder how well these would work for me. It's food for thought, if nothing else.