‘There’s a lot of us out there that just can’t even get out of bed’: Living with crippling migraines

2021-04-212021-04-23 Miss Poison Migraines Articles, CGRP drugs, Health, Migraines

https://www.9news.com.au/national/migraine-pain-exclusive-symptoms-new-drugs-australia-mother-forced-to-give-up-job/2a86822d-4c9f-4970-8cc2-0fa505a169f4 Personally, the CGRP drugs I've taken have been a nightmare. One of my doctors said, "Your body isn't a big fan of medication." Not those that don't fucking work!

Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy’s battle against migraines shows his toughness outside of the pool

2021-04-15 Miss Poison Migraines Articles, Migraines, Olympic Swimmer, Ryan Murphy

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/olympic-swimmer-ryan-murphys-battle-against-migraines-shows-his-toughness-outside-of-the-pool/ar-BB1fEGzx

For Your Consideration…

2021-03-30 Miss Poison Migraines, Writing Cat and Kitten, Migraines, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Tuesday, Writing

Working on half a dozen different things for the site. Unfortunately, I am plagued by a bout of migraines which aren't responding to medication. I think this will be my last month taking Ubrelvy as a rescue med. 😦 Maybe my doctor will have another option when I see her in three weeks. I try … Continue reading For Your Consideration…

People Report More Headaches And Migraines During Covid-19

2021-03-132021-03-14 Miss Poison Migraines Articles, COVID-19, Headaches, Health, Migraines

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lakenbrooks/2021/03/02/people-report-more-headaches-and-migraines-during-covid-19/?sh=5df29903308b

Migraines Are a Serious Problem. Employers Can Help

2021-02-27 Miss Poison Migraines Articles, Harvard Business Review, Migraines, Olivia Begasse de Dhaem

https://hbr.org/2021/02/migraines-are-a-serious-problem-employers-can-help Even with a solid treatment plan that's been in place for a few years, my migraines still plague me at times. I should be okay right now, but I'm coming off of nearly three straight weeks of intense pain and lack of sleep, so I'm in the state of waiting for the pain to … Continue reading Migraines Are a Serious Problem. Employers Can Help

Tsunami-Like Mechanism in Brain May Foreshadow Migraines, Study in Mice Shows

Link 2020-12-14 Miss Poison Migraines Articles, Clare Watson, Health, Migraine with Aura, Migraines

https://www.sciencealert.com/glutamate-tsunamis-in-the-brain-have-been-linked-to-migraine-aura?

Another Day Ending in Y

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I have quite a bit to say, but it's obviously not going to happen today. I am tackling post-treatment pain after having had an in-office procedure done yesterday. I legitimately can't even feel ice packs right now. My skin is not detecting cold or heat, which is scary. I am dealing with intense nausea, which … Continue reading Another Day Ending in Y

Telehealth and A Scheduled Appointment

2020-05-082020-05-12 Miss Poison Health, Mental Health, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Healthcare, Honesty, Mental Health, Migraine Treatment, Migraines, Musings, Observations, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Treatment Methods, Writing

After a failed attempt last month to have a discussion with my headache specialist regarding my migraines getting worse, today was my first successful Telehealth discussion, and it felt good. Really good. If you have a doctor who actually cares, regardless of their field, this is not a difficult process. However, it has lead me … Continue reading Telehealth and A Scheduled Appointment

A Splash of Humor, A Heap of Honesty

2020-03-31 Miss Poison Honesty, Humor, Writing Chronic Pain, Honesty, Humor, Migraines, Poison In Lethal Doses, Suffering, Writing

Started a post early this morning that isn't done yet. When a migraine threatens to birth enormous puppies of agonizing torture through your skull, you need to sleep and hope it'll help. Unfortunately, I woke up and it was worse, so I left a message for my doctor's office to get back to me. My … Continue reading A Splash of Humor, A Heap of Honesty