migraine support group: profile 
migraine support group
created: Apr. 3, 2009
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members: 18
group owner: NCMOMof3 | Contact
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I received this email and was asked to forward it to the group. I am posting it here for your information. Please use your individual discretion as I am in no way vouching for this individual. I am just passing on the information. Please do your own research and participate as you feel comfortable.
here is the email:
From: Ray <rpmccorm@ncsu.edu>
Screenname: rpmccorm
Message:
I am an MBA student at NCSU working on a team project focusing on an
innovative form for treating migraines. We need to interview 10-15 migraine
sufferers in order to get an understanding of how the innovation might satisfy
their needs. We were wondering if your group would be a source for contacting
anyone willing to participate in this study. All information gained would be
considered strictly confidential.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Ray
IMPORTANT: This group is not intended to take the place of your health care professional. If you or your loved one suspect migraine, your first step is a diagnosis by a competent physician.
Do not begin, stop, increase, or decrease any medication without first consulting your doctor.
Please do not take any prescription medication not prescribed for you by your physician.
This group is for information and support purposes only
about migraine support group
This group is here for the support of people that suffer from migraine or have loved ones that suffer from migraines.
Please come in and share with us your stories, your tears, your triumphs. What are your triggers, what helps, what doesn't.
my favorite migraine sites (posted Apr. 5, 2009)
mayo clinic article (posted Apr. 5, 2009)
my migraine story (posted Apr. 4, 2009)
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Apr. 3, 2009
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GOLO member since March 6, 2008
April 17, 2009 10:26 a.m.
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 17, 2009 11:59 a.m.
GOLO member since March 6, 2008
April 17, 2009 3:39 p.m.
I have to see a orthopedic, a rheumologist (sp) and a neurologist at least every 6 months for medical problems. I'm still under Dr. care from the last knee surgery fiasco.
Naughty... I understand about the tremors, we have a genetic type mine aren't bad and are probably part of an othro problem. My son who is 20 can no longer hold a pencil and has to type everything. He refuses to take tranquillizers because he doesn't like the way he feels. It will probably keep him out of med school
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
April 17, 2009 4:48 p.m.
I think I spelled it right.
GOLO member since March 6, 2008
April 17, 2009 5:18 p.m.
GOLO member since March 6, 2008
April 17, 2009 5:22 p.m.
Moderator, I feel your pain. Hubby's insurance premiums are outrageous and we have no dental insurance. Between hubby's appts, mine, and the boys, someone is always at the doctor. We spend so much a year it seems on medical/dental/vision. If hubby wasn't covered, I don't know what we'd do. Medications alone, even with insurance, run us quite a bit. We've put 2 through braces already, one left. It hurts
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 17, 2009 7:27 p.m.
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 17, 2009 7:28 p.m.
GOLO member since March 6, 2008
April 17, 2009 7:57 p.m.
Right now, with hubby's back, he's finally finding some relief and he is so thankful. A few years ago, I had begun to see a chiropractor. I had to see her everyday for about 6 weeks. The first 2 weesk were AGONY. Pure AGONY. She prepared me for that. Then I begun to see a huge relief. She even opened early for me. Then I began to go 3 times a week, to twice a week. I was just getting ready to move to once a week when...
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 17, 2009 8:13 p.m.
My headaches are worse than ever and I suffer. Now that hubby has found some relief for his back, he said something about stopping going for his appt. I REFUSED. He said, it's expensive. $50 2-4 times a month, up in Raleigh. I said, I DO NOT CARE. When you find something that will provide any kind of relief, any kind, from that type of chronic pain, YOU DO NOT GIVE IT UP.
Hubby said, you sound like you know. I said I do. He said from when. I said,,the chiropractor. I thought he was going to cry
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 17, 2009 8:18 p.m.
But hubby has walked around now for 3 days, feeling lower than dog dirt, and I don't want him to. But, I said all of that to say this, if you find something that helps, PLEASE stick with it
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 17, 2009 8:20 p.m.
GOLO member since August 2, 2007
April 17, 2009 11:02 p.m.
GOLO member since August 2, 2007
April 17, 2009 11:03 p.m.
GOLO member since March 6, 2008
April 18, 2009 9:13 a.m.
And NM, that drained feeling is what I call a migraine hang over, although it's nothing like any regular hangover. And the sick to the stomach feeling? That's par for the course. The topomax and the imitrex assist with that, which could be why you're not getting that as often now.
AND, joy of joys, not every migriane acts the same either.
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 18, 2009 9:42 a.m.
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 18, 2009 9:45 a.m.
Ok, I am done BEEEotching.. :-) Love ya'll!
GOLO member since August 2, 2007
April 18, 2009 10:36 a.m.
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
April 18, 2009 3:03 p.m.
Friend of mine went to the ER late yesterday with a migraine and she has actually been admitted for IV pain meds. 2 other friends are also suffering with severe migraines today as well.
And Moderator, I've always been told to take the imitrex type meds just as soon as I felt one coming on. The sooner you catch one the better. What did your doc tell you?
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 18, 2009 5:14 p.m.
GOLO member since March 6, 2008
April 18, 2009 5:52 p.m.
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
April 18, 2009 6:28 p.m.
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 18, 2009 6:35 p.m.
Pain and discomfort, gotta love it!
GOLO member since March 6, 2008
April 18, 2009 7:38 p.m.
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
April 20, 2009 7:20 a.m.
Well, yeah,,since for me to close puts 7 parents out of work. So then she asks if hubby (her son) stayed up to help me. Well, considering he worked from 6 pm to 6 am ,,,not gonna happen. She doesn't understand why he can't stay up to help me. I love my hubby to death but I'd rather deal with the kids by myself than try to have him deal with them after working a 12 hour night shift
so, where's they pistol and ammunition?
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 20, 2009 1:19 p.m.
GOLO member since March 6, 2008
April 20, 2009 3:53 p.m.
Thank you for the heads up on generic Topamax. It's only available in 100mg but that works for me. Now I only pay 7.52 a prescription. You don't know how much $$$ we just saved.
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
April 20, 2009 4:39 p.m.
I'm telling ya,,3 days was about all I could handle.
There are days that if I didn't have self control, I can see how people overdose accidentally on purpose
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 21, 2009 8:44 a.m.
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
April 22, 2009 10:38 a.m.
Whatever it is, I do NOT like it
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 22, 2009 12:51 p.m.
I'm going to have to hire someone to help me this year on the farm for the first time. I had knee surgery in November and again in January and again in March. Doc says maybe by July I can start doing some farm work again. Hiring a farm hand that will work and not steal from you is hard to find.
Our son doesn't come in from college until mid-May and he isn't real happy working with me. I expect he'll find a reason to be elsewhere most of the summer. I don't blame him I would have to at his age. Sorry for the sob story, just been a tough day.
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
April 22, 2009 4:07 p.m.
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
April 22, 2009 4:15 p.m.
I love my goldens, wouldn't take anything for 'em. Mine are not rescues. I got my male from our vet and my female from my sister. But if anything were to ever happen to them (they are 10 and 8) I think I'll do rescues. So many need good homes
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 22, 2009 5:46 p.m.
I've been through 6 spinal surgeries and more knee and shoulder procedures than I care to count. I feel sometimes I live at the chronic pain clinic at Duke and at the sports medicine dept.
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
April 24, 2009 7:03 p.m.
sorry for the dis-jointed thoughts one of the by-products of the pain and spinal problems
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
April 24, 2009 7:17 p.m.
Hopefully the coming week will be a GREAT one
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 27, 2009 12:05 a.m.
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
April 27, 2009 7:08 a.m.
Are you feeling better today?
GOLO member since March 6, 2008
April 28, 2009 6:33 a.m.
I appreciate the well wishes. I think I'm going to do a blog for the group during naptime today, see if anyone else out there needs support from us as well, lol,,we can't be the only suffering ones out there
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
April 28, 2009 10:11 a.m.
GOLO member since August 2, 2007
April 30, 2009 10:42 p.m.
GOLO member since March 6, 2008
May 1, 2009 8:50 a.m.
Everybody stay well
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
May 1, 2009 9:34 a.m.
GOLO member since December 14, 2007
May 1, 2009 11:44 a.m.
GOLO member since December 14, 2007
May 1, 2009 11:46 a.m.
GOLO member since March 6, 2008
May 1, 2009 3:34 p.m.
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
May 4, 2009 11:50 a.m.
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
May 4, 2009 4:13 p.m.
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
May 4, 2009 10:46 p.m.
GOLO member since August 13, 2009
May 5, 2009 3:55 a.m.
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