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October 26, 2005
Migraines, neck pain, and puking - oh my!
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I'm sorry that it's been quite some time since I've posted to "How to Blog", but it's not because I haven't wanted to. Rather, I've been having a really difficult couple of weeks filled with more frequent and intense migraines than I've ever had before, which may or may not be related to my RSI (repetetive strain injury from computer overuse - lovely).
To say that things have sucked would be putting it mildly. My eyes have been so sensitive to light that I've speant much of the time laying down in dark rooms and have resorted to wearing sunglasses inside. I'm on a waiting list to see a neurologist at UCSF who specializes in migraines since the prescribed Fioricet that I take doesn't seem to work much for me anymore...wish me luck.
In the meantime, the severity of my headaches has been getting better over the past couple of days, with periods of feeling completely fine, even (thank god!) so hopefully I'll be able to be back blogging (and working) on a more regular basis soon!
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Please get an MRI. My wife had what she thought were migraines and neck pain and vomiting and facial pain and vision issues for a couple years and it ultimately got so bad that she convinced her doctor to refer her for an MRI. She got the MRI on a Monday and we checked into the hospital on Wednesday for the removal of a tennis ball-sized brain tumor at the base of her brain on her spinal cord. That was two years ago, and she is doing fine, but please get an MRI. Any time I hear people talking about neck pain, migraines, puking and vision issues, I think of my wife and what she went through.
Please. Go do it. Now
Posted by: Chris Hajer | Oct 30, 2005 8:42:14 AM
I hoep you feel better soon. I admire your courage and love to read your blog. I am new to blogging... I just created my blog at www.denvermark.com. I am learning much and thnak you for your knowledge! Take care and I will keep you in my thoughts. May good health come to you soon.
Posted by: denvermark | Nov 12, 2005 4:19:17 PM
I am sorry to hear about your migraines. Your blog posts have been very informative. I agree with your one point that you bring up very often, categories are a most to organize your blogs. I wish blogger had it. I have an extra machine here at home, so I'm thinking of setting it up with Linux and host my own blog with WordPress.
My wife suffers from migraines too, so I know the effects. Not knowing you, I don't know what you knowledge is on this topic. Are you aware that there are food triggers for migraines? Things like red dye in food and especially monosodiumglutamate (MSG). Lack of sleep and that time of the month are also things that lead to migraines.
Thanks!
Francois
Posted by: Francois | Nov 13, 2005 10:17:36 PM
Wow, sorry to hear that! I hope you feel better soon. My mum used to have really bad migraines, so I know how bad they can be. I should think looking at a screen won;t help much, but I hope you can
Posted by: Mike | Nov 15, 2005 2:58:38 AM
Sorry to hear about the severe migraines. Do you where glasses or contacts? Having your vision checked may be a good place to start especially if you are on the computer that much.
Posted by: Wally | Nov 21, 2005 11:27:50 AM
Ditto the comments above on the MRI. In these enlightened times it's best to eliminate all other causes first. Take care, I hope you are feeling better soon.
Posted by: genevieve | Nov 27, 2005 3:36:07 PM
I hope you start feeling better! I really love your blog posts, and have learned so much! So thanks!!
Posted by: WebtrafficJunkie | Nov 28, 2005 3:22:39 PM
migraines - it's my regular misfortune. I see now you're ok - I glad for you.
Posted by: Jonathan | Dec 9, 2005 5:41:35 PM
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