Headaches and pain
I have suffered with pain due to migraines for most of my life. until I got maried I could always go home sleep for 2-4 days, take extremely heavy meds and get over it. Now I am on STD, my job has posted and given my job away, of course in the medical field, where they should be more understanding. And constantly fighting withmy husband with him saying that I am not strong enough. Now I have a doctor that I thought understood, but I am begining to doubt, but my therapist does and she understands how much effort it takes to go on with the day with that much pain that it builds a threshhold so you can go on.
Does anyone know or has anyone experienced this? Sometimes I am so tired and think that it would be easier for my family if I was not here anymore.
Thank you for listening.
Julie Ann
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Julie Ann,
I'm happy you're here to share your story about migraines with other women. The fact that you have sought help says to me you are QUITE strong. You are now also seeking information from other women, which says to me you're not willing to just accept your condition, but are willing to seek out solutions. I know you are seeking different answers about migraines and wanted to share a few links with you that you may find helpful. A few are video interviews with one of the top migraine specialists in the country. You can watch those videos by visiting the below links:
VIDEO: Dr. Bernstein, Can Migraines Affect Your Vision?
VIDEO: Dr. Bernstein, Why are Migraines an Illness?
VIDEO: Dr. Bernstein, What Kind of Doctor Do I See About Migraines?
Also, while it sounds like you have sought assistance from traditional Western medicine, I found a great article on acupuncture which has been proven as effective as medications when it comes to migraines. Have you tried Eastern or complementary medicine yet? If not, would you consider it? If so, please let us know and we would be happy to help you locate resources in your area.
Acupuncture as Effective as Medications for Migraines
Finally, you may find this post from another woman with migraines inspiring. It sounds like you have both gone through something similar in that you have been battling migraines for years. Take a look to see what she had to say. You may even want to comment on her post to see if you can't find out more information.
Migraine Headaches
Please keep us updated on your progress.
Hi Tina-
Thank you so much for your post. I have been going through accunpuncture, trigger point injections, the Silver Sneakers program to try to get active again. It is amazing how much of my body has "frozen up" since being in so much pain. I am now on a drug called Savella that has been approved for fibromyalgia patients since I found a NP that quit my old doctors office and went through her pain management certification. I had going through therapy sessions with a wonderful doctor as well but since I last posted I am now on social security and state insurance which will not pay for her. I am going to school right now, since for the first time in over a year I am actually able to concentrate on what I am doing and getting a 4.0. JR college but it is a start. I do have a pretty good outlook but it does at times seem dark when I am in too much pain and my husband still cannot realize that a simple pill does not make everything go away. I am hopeful that it will be resolved and if ot managed. I will check out your websites and let my NP Nancy know as well. Today I go for my first hydro-therapy session and I am looking forward to that since this week has been the worse pain since starting the Savella.
I'm so impressed with the different therapies that you're trying. I'd be interested to hear what you think of the hydro-therapy session. Does being active, like through the Silver Sneakers program, help with your pain?
Migraines occur when constricting blood vessels in the brain cause intense, recurring vascular headaches. Like other forms of headaches, women suffer from migraines more often than men. There are nowadays plenty of treatment options coming up that can help the people get rid of this disasterous pain. With medical supervision, pharmaceuticals and lifestyle changes can offer relief. found some related information here.
http://www.empowereddoctor.com/migraines-affect-mostly-women
May be it is useful for the readers.