Caffeine is often cited as a headache trigger, but it can be an effective abortive too. Many headache medicines even contain caffeine. Some books say to avoid caffeine at all costs, others warn that you not go over two cups a day. As with every…
Dr. Christina Peterson, headache specialist and founder of HEADQuarters Migraine Management and Migraine Survival, commented on the Effective Advocates post with great advice for all of us: There is no excuse for doctors or other health care providers to be jerks. However, please be aware…
When I’m asked about making sure a doctor’s visit is helpful for the patient, my primary suggestion is to take a family member or friend along as an advocate. Overattentive Families May Be Underrated, from the New York Times, illustrates how important it is for…
Hart took photos of the stimulator before my surgery. Thought you’d be interested in seeing what it looked like. Click on the images to see a bigger photo. If you’re thinking about getting one, don’t let these pictures dissuade you. My stimulator was considerably larger…
Thanks for all your kind words. I feel so loved, which really helped me through the week. I’m still shaky (literally and figuratively) — not sure why I’m trembling, but at least it doesn’t interfere with reading. I stopped taking Vicodin on Friday night because…