Whether it’s been a wonderful week of limited pain, or a few weeks straight of migraine every day, what I’ve learned about chronic pain and chronic illness is that it’s all a game of “keep the balloon in the air.” Except that the balloon is responsibilities- work, appointments, school- and there are a lot of … Continue reading Juggling Irresponsibilities
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All In My Head
As my migraines have progressed and I have tried different treatments, I have noticed an increase in vertigo and dizziness that I used to only experience when I was severely lacking sleep. Although there are times when I feel fine, there are often days and even weeks when I am dizzy any time I move. … Continue reading All In My Head
Type One-derful
As has happened twice before, this week is special because I won’t be the blog’s author. It is so important to allow people with all kinds of chronic illnesses to be heard, and I have the opportunity to share the chilling but inspiring words of Amanda Newman. As she describes her journey with Type 1 … Continue reading Type One-derful
Pro or Anti? (Histamine)
As I’ve mentioned in the past few blogs I recently started a diet in the hopes of managing my migraine symptoms. I am a person who loves food and does not love limiting what I can eat, but after some bloodwork showed high histamine levels, I decided to give a low histamine diet a try. … Continue reading Pro or Anti? (Histamine)
Bruised Body Better Brain
Until now I’ve discussed more traditional methods of treating migraine- ranging from medications to infusions to Botox. I’ve mentioned chiropractics and acupuncture and briefly brought up nutritional choices (still on the low histamine diet! More to come on that). Today I thought I’d discuss the more radical ‘treatments’ that I (and other chronic pain patients) … Continue reading Bruised Body Better Brain
Erasing the Worry Lines
So as promised in an earlier blog, today I’m going to speak a bit about Botox. Yes- the kind we hear about in People Magazine and joke about needing for our smile lines, and no- not for cosmetic reasons. After multiple failed attempts at oral preventative medications, I was approved for Botox injections for migraine … Continue reading Erasing the Worry Lines
Designer Epilepsy
Up until now this blog has been focused on those with chronic illness and how it impacts their lives. But it is equally important to give a voice to the caretakers, friends, family members, and lovers of those suffering. I am honored and proud to be able to share the writing of my mentor and … Continue reading Designer Epilepsy
The Limit Does Exist
Ever since I can remember I've wanted to become a doctor. For some reason, my frequent brush-ins with medicine throughout my childhood didn't scare me away from the field, but filled me with a love and passion for the biology and physiology involved in medical practice, as well as the care required to help patients. … Continue reading The Limit Does Exist
Healing of the Soul, Healing of the Body
The other day a friend was speaking to me about my blog, and gave me a standard Jewish blessing or prayer for the ill- that I should have a full 'recovery' or 'healing' of the soul and of the body. I had never thought especially deeply about this prayer, a prayer that I say often, … Continue reading Healing of the Soul, Healing of the Body
Hello, My Name Is Arthritis
Let us also take the time to work on finding the people behind the barrier of chronic disease, to acknowledge their complexity and sense of self, instead of allowing their medical issue to completely define who they are.
Going Against the 'Graine 