![]() Over the last ten years, I have experienced migraine headaches. A migraine has a way of running the show I call life. When I suffer a migraine, I cannot endure light, noise, food, even coffee. After I’m sure the nausea et al phase has passed, I will take one OTC Excedrin Migraine tablet. The headache and recovery time takes me about 12-hours. Afterwards I am physically exhausted, as though I had run a marathon. In checking out the Migraine Research Foundation website, I found an incredible amount of information available. Check out some of these sobering statistics from their Facts page. Everyone either knows someone who suffers from migraine, or struggles with migraine themselves.
Most people don’t realize how serious and incapacitating migraine can be.
I can personally relate to most of these statistics. Over the years, I’ve identified triggers that can predict, even anticipate, a migraine. Some triggers are in my control and some are not. I considered the following migraine triggers found on the Mayo Clinic website:
Some recent feedback reminded me that I connect best with readers when sharing my experiences. As a teacher, I want to share what I continue to learn in my journey of dealing with migraines, hopefully to the point of total elimination. Hoping you will join me on next week’s desk post when I interview a good friend, who has tried a different strategy for dealing with her migraine pains. ShoutOutsUntil next week, keep healthy and happy.
Hugs, mar
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5/24/2017 08:05:07 am
Hi Mar...
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Oh my word, Rolly...we each have our ways of dealing with these murderous migraines. Your holistic strategies / supplements sound wonderful.
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Dear Maria,
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Dear Vickster,
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Mike
5/24/2017 10:14:52 am
Knock on wood, I guess I will check off another thing that I am lucky about. No migraines, though I know a few people that suffer with these. They have all made adjustments in their diets which seem to help.
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A very comprehensive and detailed account of the signs, symptoms and triggers of migraine.
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Dear Mar
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Thanks for this comment, dear Martie. I'm also grateful these episodes are 'few and far between' for you.
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Dear Maria,
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Oh Peg,
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Maria.....I went through a strange "Migraine" journey from 1978 to sometime in 1980, during such time period, I too earned quite an education on these ferocious attacks. Saw a couple of Drs. had the standard medical tests. After that, I hit the "libraries & book stores" (remember 1978!...no google! LOL) I researched like a mad scientist. The result was that I discovered the original trigger and why I suffered for as long as I did. Figured it out, took the bull by the horns & cured MEself, I did girlfriend....just as I have done with a few other various annoying maladies! Stubborn, determined & relentless I am, Maria amiga mia.
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paula
5/31/2017 02:03:18 pm
PHEW!!!! Yeah Peeee-Yewwwww Skunks stink! Now, there's a headache trigger! But you know what? You;re right! Skunks MUST have spunk! How else could they walk around with their head up high and their tail all bushy....when they know damned well they stink to holy hell!?? Some nerve. That takes Balls! Power to the skunk with spunk!! I like it Maria. Just gave us a new mantra!! Always thinking you are, girl! Ya make me proud. 5/30/2017 10:52:26 pm
Prof. Mahreer,
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Thanks for this feedback, fellow migraine sufferer, Ange. I know you've done your homework on this issue as well.
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Shauna
6/22/2017 03:20:08 pm
Mar, I feel for you. I've never had a migraine, but I know people who get them frequently. The advice you offer here makes complete sense.
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