When My Daughter Is Blamed for Her Chronic Pain

http://themighty.com/2016/04/amplified-musculoskeletal-pain-syndrome-doctors-treat-childrens-pain-differently This article infuriated me. I know how I was treated as a child with pain and it wasn't very different, but I feel like the practices have become worse as an adult with pain, not better. You have to fight for everything, and that is unacceptable to me, but for anyone to denounce the … Continue reading When My Daughter Is Blamed for Her Chronic Pain

Building Your Migraine Attack Pack

http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/cf/slideshows/building-your-migraine-attack-pack?%3Fap=419 There are some good idea in here, and some that I find baffling, but to each their own. I highly recommend having more than water on hand, as a great many people respond to caffeine. Also, keep some quality snacks on hand because many of us become ravenous just prior to or immediately after … Continue reading Building Your Migraine Attack Pack

Bathroom Therapy Campaign

https://represent.com/emily/bett-rickards-bathroom-therapy-campaign The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, public awareness, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and efficient manner. AARDA is the only national nonprofit … Continue reading Bathroom Therapy Campaign

New Jersey Hospital Emergency Room Becomes First In U.S. To End Use Of Opioid Painkillers

http://pix11.com/2016/03/28/new-jersey-hospital-emergency-room-becomes-first-in-u-s-to-end-use-of-opioid-painkillers/ By all means if you're in any form of pain, do NOT go to this hospital's ER or the hospital itself. If they cannot properly treat you and are choosing to see everyone as addicts, then they don't need your money or money from your insurance provider. If I hurt myself or need to … Continue reading New Jersey Hospital Emergency Room Becomes First In U.S. To End Use Of Opioid Painkillers

Argh….. Trigger Is Not Cause. Don’t Let Them Get Away With It…

https://migraine.com/blog/argh-trigger-is-not-cause-dont-let-them-get-away-with-it/ I don't know about most people, but I do not blame my triggers on the cause of my migraines. The fact of the matter is, I do not know why I suffer from migraines, except that they run in my family and that alone is enough for most doctors to diagnose it as "family … Continue reading Argh….. Trigger Is Not Cause. Don’t Let Them Get Away With It…