That's wonderful! Did you have any issues getting a service dog for the reasons stated?...
That is great news Ann!...
Thanks Chuck for visiting Healingwell.com, I have edited your post to remove your email address for your safety and privacy. Feel free to discuss migraines and pregnancy here. Please take a minute to...
I went to the ER on Thursday and have a 4.6 mm kidney stone, they gave me dilaudid, toradol and zofran and said that "it should pass" and sent me home. I went to my specialist the next day and he...
Hi Jessie, Welcome to Healingwell! I have a Boston Scientific Precision Plus SCS...
Hi givenup, I have heard some experiences but not from anyone I know personally so I hesitate to share. Are you considering this procedure?...
Hi KitKat! I just wanted to let you know that I have occipital neuralgia as well as cervical spondylosis. I have jumped through all the hoops with preventative meds and lots of other treatments....
Just thinking about you Ben!...
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Melissa, My husband and I are in this same boat. I am currently on fentanyl patches with norco 10's as breakthrough meds and just had a spinal cord stimulator implanted a month ago. We go back and...
check this out and see if this helps any: http://headaches.about.com/library/doctors/bl-clinic-VI.htm...
Hi Suzane, I am sorry I have been away. I actually had surgery and am recovering from a spinal cord stimulator implant. I would suggest a pain management doctor-that is where I have had nerve blocks...
I had the trial on Oct 28th, it went well. Removed 7 days later and I will be getting the permanent implant on Dec 14th-MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME! I will have a better update later. I have a lot going on...
FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR!!! Most people I know have anxiety (about something) and stress (about a a lot of things) and don't have painful "icepick" type head pain. I would imagine that the MRI/MRA is...
Hello Erica, I am sorry to hear that your daughter is battling migraines at such a young age. I would definitely get her in to see a doctor, they may be able to provide some abortive medications to...
Ashley, Welcome to Healingwell!!! Please visit your doctor, none of us are trained medical professionals and we would love to help you but anything we "throw out there" will just be guesses and it...
me too Ben!!! I go tomorrow morning at 8:30...I will be MIA from HW for a bit, but will have someone update for me :-)...
an update for anyone who may be following: I got Wednesday morning for the trial stimulator :-) I will post with "results" as soon as I am up to it!...
The woman who used to be the "expert" on the about .com site had pseudotumor c which is why I posted that information, maybe you could reach her. Teri Robert (she has a book or two published as well)...
Pseudotumor cerebri: https://www.google.com/health/ref/Pseudotumor+cerebri or http://headaches.about.com/od/allheadpaintype1/a/what_ptc.htm I'm not sure if there's any regular members here who have...
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It sounds hormonal and according to your signature you had a total hysterectomy, I understand that hormonal changes (night sweats/hot flashes) are pretty common....
Hey Ann! My friend told me to try Lyrica (same thing you mentioned) but honestly, I'm ready to move on...I can't "try" one more pill right now...:-( I have been in a lot of pain the last few days and...
Interesting article on Occipital neuralgia. http://sarasotaneurology.com/2008/08/12/occipital-neuralgia-many-symptoms-of-headaches/ ...
I'm not sure that this is the best place to receive this type of information as this forum is more geared to people who have a diagnosis for migraine or other head pain (I know that strokes sometimes...
I am waiting on the doctor's office to call and schedule the trial stim-they said they would have me in within a month. I feel like its taking forever though :-( its been a really tough 2 weeks,...
I had my psych eval on Tuesday and it was VERY simple. It was a hand-held computer device that had questions loaded where you answer 0-10 based on pain level, it had questions regarding depression...
Hello Gabe, Please post about your experience with this if you will, I know that there are some of us who are looking into this and any information you have will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!...
Try to purchase the patch made by a different manufacturer. I originally had a different company and when the pharmacy was out of that one they gave me WATSON...and they stick MUCH BETTER!!! Also, my...
My OB sent my questons like this to a specialized lactation consultant because she was even unsure about certain medications. This is NOT something I would want to "guess" I hope you have talked to...
YES!!! Birth control was a huge contributing factor for me years ago (I have since been diagnosed with occipital neuralgia) the best option I had before was using the patch, I would wear one...
My daughter just turned 1 year old last week. I did not take any medications for migraine during pregnancy and quite honestly I didnt really have a need for them (which is amazing considering I have...
I'm not sure where to start. I will tell you that my migraines are directly affected by hormonal increases and decreases, and I would say being off pills completely would be the best answer. I also...
Is it possible to be a side effect of your medications? maybe you should ask about the protruding disc..that could cause "weird" sensations I imagine if it were on a nerve. This doesn't sound like...
A psych eval is mandatory with the insurance company that I have. They (the PA and the rep from Boston Sci) said that this is very common and they want to know 1) that you are mentally capable of...
***update*** I met with the rep from Boston Scientific and am going for a mandatory psych eval and am planning to go ahead with the trial SOON. 1) anyone with experience please jump in and share your...
For me, personally, SMELLING certain things will set off a migraine. No doubt about it, strong chemicals, tar, smoke..all of these things are immediate triggers. I naturally have a strong "sniffer"...
Sometimes I think the "attitude" you have about taking the medications really does affect the outcome. With that being said, I took Amitriptyline with an open mind and did not have any luck. I...
Some of these are side effects of Topamax (which is while they refer to it as "DOPAMAX") I had slurred speech, loss of words and memory as well as loss of sensation on my right side. I have also had...
I understand exactly what you mean about the light sensitivity, I wear sunglasses all day everyday (even if they are just propped on the top of my head until I need them) Please visit a headache...
Sorry I am late seeing this. I just wanted to say that mods are amazing and we have some awesome people here. (Mods and posters alike!)...
First, my advice to all would be to stick to your doctor's orders about the amount, strength and frequency of medications REGARDLESS of another's post. Yes, Rebound headaches (aka medication overuse...
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Honestly, with migraines and head pain people get very depserate (for lack of a better term) to find an answer..so I feel like yes, sometimes these people are just jumping at any chance for relief OR...
Oh Ben, I am so sorry to hear you are going through all this. I will be saying prayers for you, that's all I have to offer right now. Of course you can email me anytime if you need to "talk." I went...
I would love to hear it :-) and I hate to say that I am sorta looking for good stories (although I welcome all for a realistic view)...
So, I was battling some serious head pain today and missed my doctor's phone call only to realize it after their office closed! They were supposed to give me cervical cancer updates. Basically "all...
Sorry for butting in...but I was reading and wanted to mention you may be having MOH-medication overuse headaches also called Rebound headaches. When I read that you had taken up to 8 excedrin in one...
I wish I could give some advice/help.. I am considering a spinal cord stim right now also! I wish you luck and pain free days (well, as much as possible)...
Hi phixgrrrl, Actually you could have the aura and other symptoms without the actual pain. It is possible that it could come and go and appear episodic like full blown migraines are for some people....