Ilene’s Brain Pain
A somewhat humorous take on a painful subject, this story stretches from the onset of my migraines through a little bit of history of migraine to my addiction to meds and coming out on the other side.
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A somewhat humorous take on a painful subject, this story stretches from the onset of my migraines through a little bit of history of migraine to my addiction to meds and coming out on the other side.
Intense, very painful and disabling migraines that occur every couple months
After years of trying many things, Botox was the miracle for me.
by: Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, Migraine Strategist and Migraine Science Writer I recently had the immense pleasure of meeting Priya Rama, migraine artist and migraine overcomer extraordinaire. Priya “transforms pain into beauty” by painting the images she sees in her mind’s
In the fall of 2006 the NHF’s Headache Education and Support Group facilitators invited their attendees to submit headache-related poetry. Because interest in this project grew, it was opened up to all who visit the NHF’s web site, as well as those who read NHF HeadLines.
The NHF received a variety of headache-related submissions. We have selected poems, limericks and verse that are relatable to those who live with this disease.
We extend our sincere thanks to all who submitted their work.
“Loud static pulsing through my head
then the pressure pushing and pounding
through my skull.”
“A little seed, a little soil
A little nurturing to help and then a tree blossoms
And blooms
“Headache, some say just a headache.
To me also heartache,
It robs me of all joy and all
More than 42 million Americans live with migraine disease and headache disorder. People living with invisible illness often feel isolated and alone.
We want to shine a light on the millions of Americans living with invisible illness! The National Headache Foundation invites all patients and their caregivers to share their unique journey
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