Migraine

When I began with the forum and saw the "Success Stories" folder, I thought if I ever posted here I would be discussing how infrequent my migraines had become.

I was wrong. My first forum post expressed how I felt like a science experiment trying all these different medications and experiencing the various side effects in addition to the migraines. It's how I felt, but I've learned so much on this forum.

I've learned about migraine disease, different types of medications, holistic approaches, support, how to be an active partner with my doctor, and what I can do to encourage more research be done. That is SUCCESS!

I have transferred from my neurologist to a HA specialist. At my first appointment with him I didn't just nod and smile, I voiced my concern at increasing my Verapamil again and my reasons. He listened. He is impressed with my HA tracking calendar and has said how helpful it is to him. (Thanks for the samples on this site, Teri.)

I'm in control of how I treat my migraine disease, and I have the support of this forum when things are questionable or my day falls apart. I'm an active partner with my doctor and we are adjusting my preventive medications to find a better balance. Although I still have two-three migraines a week, it's an improvement and I'm not afraid of having a migraine. (You know what I mean.)

Thank you to this forum and its members for helping me to reach this success.

Liz

I think that finding the right doctor, in itself is a HUGE success!!!

I'm so happy to hear you've found someone who will work WITH you, and although you know that you can do better then 3-4 migraines a week, you are working twards that goal.

Keep educating yourself, that is what will make you a better patient, AND your own advocate.

Well Liz, if that isn't success I don't know what is!

Yay Liz! That's exactly what empowerment is! We may not be able to completely control this disease, but we do get to choose how to live our lives and participate in our treatment, and what our attitude will be. You are the star student! Yay for you!

- Megs

Liz,



Thanks for sharing your story!

jenny

Sounds like just the occasion for a Gen-yoo-ine Seven Smilie Salute...

Hooray, Liz!

Yay Liz! I can really relate to what you're saying as much of this has been the same for me. This forum really has been a source of empowerment for me, and while my migraines are not really any better controlled than they were a year ago, at least I know what's going on in my head and I know it's not all in my head.

I'm glad that we've all been able to help you grow, and I'm also glad that you've helped us to grow.

Here's to continued empowerment, and better control of our disease!

Thanks for celebrating with me!

It's a great feeling to understand so much more about migraine disease, to know my body's cues better, to be more active in my treatment, and to realize that there are always options.

If anyone is still stuck where I was last year, please keep learning! It makes all the difference. Although, I'm still finding that balance of medications, exercise, and diet to prevent this beast from visiting so often, overall I feel so much better.

Cheers for all of us learning, supporting, and fighting migraine disease-
Liz