Treatments

Ice vs Heat for Migraine Treatment

December 10, 2014

Icing and heating are common practices in treating Migraine but what method is best? Well, like everything else, we are all different and I use both at different times for different reasons. When I was pregnant there was not a time in my first trimester that I was not doing one or the other. I…

Finding Quality Care while having an illness

October 22, 2014

This week I had a neurologist appointment. Surprise, surprise. I feel like I’m always there. I have been going to the same place for over a decade and just love them. They have saved me during holidays, major events and supported me through a tough and arduous journey with my migraines. As I sat and…

How do I fight a battle for all of us when I’m focused on my own fight?

September 4, 2014

I’ve been at a pretty high pain level for the last 2 weeks. My Botox started wearing off about 6 weeks ago and it was like a switch went off when it wore off. I have had it a few times over the years but totally sporadically due to the costs of insurance not paying,…

Migraine Medication Break while Pregnant

July 2, 2014

I have been pregnant and nursing for the last 2 years. I was off meds while trying to conceive and was both unable and unwilling to take anything while my body provided for my baby. It was actually a relief to not have to focus on myself. Did I get migraines during this time? Of…