-20 years old
-knew the word tylenol at 2 yrs of age
-have tried over 20 meds, currently on Effexor xr (75mg) for anxiety/depression/and migraines
-tylenol, acetominephin, advil only work maybe for 20min
-had ct scans, blood work like you wouldn't believe
-pain occurs EVERY day; the intensity however always varies, so not all the time is it disabling; though it makes it hard to participate in school and work
-always gets worse in the summer heat
-electromagnetics make pain ski-rocket
-very sensitive nervous system
-tried various diets (cutting out possilbe allergies)
-fat/oils are a MAJOR trigger; also have slow metab.
-not really controlled by menstral cycle (though often worsen); daily occurance started few months after first period began at 13; had blinding migraines however @ age 10
-cold paks, heat packs dont work
-been to MANY MANY specialists and doctors
I know no one is likely to know the "cure" for my migraines...but maybe someone has suggestion to help me cope with the pain
2006-06-24
16:37:28
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ianna m
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Mental Health