This is a reader-submitted story. 1. My diagnosis is: Chronic Migraine 2. My migraine attack frequency is: 10-15 attacks per month 3. I was diagnosed in: 2012 4. My comorbid conditions include: IBS, Depression 5. I take __9_ medications/supplements each day for prevention and __2__…
This is a reader-submitted story. Let me begin by telling you that my NDPH are Migraines. I toiled with which section I should be completing. I chose this section so that you would know that it is possible to have a migraine everyday of your…
This is a reader-submitted story. 1. My diagnosis is: chronic daily migraines 2. My migraine attack frequency is: daily 3. I was diagnosed in: high school 4. My comorbid conditions include: none 5. I take triptans ___ medications/supplements each day for prevention and __abortives__ medications/supplements…
1. My diagnosis is: chronic migraine 2. My migraine attack frequency is: It’s currently twice a day, but they are managed fairly well with abortive medication. They’ve been constant for most of my adult life and, until recently, didn’t respond well to abortive medication. The…
Having a chronic illness or chronic pain is life-altering and the stigma of invisible illness can be infuriating for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for teenagers. Sometimes the very people who are supposed to support and protect them — teachers, coaches, school nurses,…