NAME:Judy
FROM:Australia
AGE:38 years old
First Migraine: 7 years old
I have lived with Migraine for 31 years. My life changed forever back in 1987 when I experienced symptoms that I was later told was Migraine.
I was also told that when I received glasses for my poor eye sight that my Migraines would go away. Well I have news for the doctor that told me that. Guess what — that never happened. Over the years I have suffered many symptoms of which have included
Spinning head inside
Body aches and pains
Slurred speech
Fatigue
Hot and cold flushes
Blurred vision
Throbbing stabbing pain
Photophobia
Phonophobia
Parasthesia
Vertigo
Brain Fog
Facial swelling
Allodynia
Exhaustion
Osmophobia
Lethargy
Vomiting
Confusion
Pulsatingpain
Temple pain
Stiff neck
Sleepiness
Aura
Increased Bp
Ear pain
Jaw pain
Balance issues
Increased urination
Constant yawning
Muscle weakness
Aphasia
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Hyperosmia
Dizziness
Moodiness
Paleness
Fever.
I have also endured days with family or friends lost due to Migraine attacks, and days lost while learning at an educational institution and having to leave due to nasty symptoms. I have had many hospital visits and even had a doctor in my younger days who would visit me where I lived because I was too ill to be moved or even get to the hospital. I could never thank him enough (sadly Dr Nelson passed away a few years ago I always like to mention anyone who has a special impact on me during my life). Migraine was the first condition that I lived with and I know it’s been a long hard road and there surely is a cure somewhere on the horizon and I can only hold on to hope. I Advocate for Migraine and also the other diseases I live with they are
RA,
Fibromyalgia,
PMR
Rosacea
Hypertension,
Eczema
Scalp Psoriasis,
Scoliosis,
TMJ Disorder,
General Anxiety Disorder,
Social Anxiety Disorder,
Agoraphobia,
Panic Disorder
GastroEsophegal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Mild Spinal Stenosis
it can be hard at times but I truly believe together we can all make a difference and I know i am not alone.
I Advocate for Chronic Illness and Mental Health. I am a Published Writer in Real Life: Diaries-Living With Rheumatic Disease, Contributor in #I PainLivingMagazine,#CureArthritis Crew Member for the Arthritis National Research Foundation,@AIArthritis Rep,International Pain Foundation(#IPain) Delegate,@Clara_Health Breakthrough Crew Member. And Wego Health Nominee in 2017 for best in show Facebook and Twitter.
I Advocate in support of all who live with any illness. I make my own graphics as well, volunteering online to help create global awareness.
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