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The trauma of a bad doctor

My first neurologist “discharged” me from care: “There’s nothing more I can do for you.” That was over 16 years ago, and I’ve never really recovered from the trauma. Since then, I’ve had a string of great doctors.

Dr. Jeanette Wendt, MD in Tucson AZ. I met with her a few times. Followed her advice and took the prescriptions she ordered. When I didn’t improve, she said she was discharging me from her care, and she couldn’t help me anymore. I was shocked. I was defeated. I was so sad. And I blamed myself for a terrible doctor and her inadequate care.

Since then, I’ve gone on to many wonderful doctors who’ve told me: “We will continue to work together,” “You’re going to get better,” and “We won’t give up hope.” In the back of my mind, I always carry that fear, that trauma of being rejected. I’m an active part of my healthcare and constantly open to trying new treatments and continuing the treatments and medicines that are helping me with Chronic Migraine.

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The science of GREEN LIGHT

Today is another horrid migraine day. I think I’m in prodrome… the exhaustion is thick. I describe it as being made of concrete and moving through cement.

Rose this AM to quickly celebrate Father’s Day. So nice. My husband Marc is the BEST DAD in the world to our children.

Then I went back to bed. With my GREEN LIGHT.💚

“Greenie” sits next to “Salty,” my Himalayan salt lamp on my night table. Himalayan salt is supposed to help migraine as well.

Green Light has some research to show that it really helps with migraine… specifically @allaylamp

https://allaylamp.com/

I couldn’t afford one of Allay lamps. They used my photos at Retreat Migraine but would not offer me a coupon. Lol! So, my loving husband bought me an affordable dupe from Amazon for my birthday a couple of months ago.

Another day… migraine has taken off my big calendar of Life and thrown in the trashcan.

I also really like my GREEN sunglasses from Zenni… I think these help with migraine as well.

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Migraine Awareness Month 2023

Episodic Migraine is common. Most people have, or have had, or know someone with MIGRAINE.
But why do some migraineurs become
CHRONIC (15 or more migraines a month
for 3 or more months)? Often, this is a
consequence of inadequate migraine treatment. It is crucial to manage this
neurological event PROACTIVELY & AGGRESSIVELY. It’s important to medicate appropriately at the START
of the event. Waiting is not recommended. If your migraines have a new and unusual symptom, following up with your medical provider is critical.
Migraine is most frequently a hereditary ailment, often starting in childhood or puberty. But, if you have no hereditary factor, a full workup is in order – you could have an anatomical abnormality.

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Migraine Treatment Non Medication

Let’s talk about NON MEDICATION migraine prevention and treatment. This list can be incredibly helpful. I’ve always believed in a multi approach at treatment – migraine treatment doesn’t always have to be drugs.

*MAGNESIUM 500 mg at bedtime
*BUTTERBUR & FEVERFEW herbs
*RIBOFLAVIN/B complexes
*MELATONIN
*COQ10
*GINKGOLIDE B
*DIAMINE OXIDASE (DAO) supplement
*CANNABUS or CBD
*essential oils: PEPPERMINT, ROSEMARY, LAVENDER, CHAMOMILE
*GINGER
*ACUPUNCTURE
*MASSAGE
*BIOFEEDBACK, STRESS MANAGEMENT & RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
*YOGA
*PHYSICAL THERAPY
*SLEEP, DIET & HYDRATION
*ICE or HEAT
*NIGHTGAURDS
*MIGRAINE GLASSES (Avulux, Theraspecs)
*MIGRAINE DEVICES (Cefaly, Relivion, Nurivio, gammaCore, Spring TMS or eNeura sTM)
@cefaly_official @relivionmg
#MigraineAwareness #ChronicMigraineAwareness #ChronicMigraine #champ #MigraineAwarenessMonth

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I have CHRONIC MIGRAINE

You are not alone. You are not a freak. You didn’t cause this. You are not attention-seeking or meds-seeking; you are just trying to survive, be present, and LIVE. Every day, you work to try to get better. I see you and hold you up. Together, we will make a difference 💜❤️💜🌏


May your ice packs stay cold and your abortives anf treatments pack a punch in migraine’s face!👊🏼

#ChronicMigraine #ChronicMigraineAwareness #CHAMP #MigraineAwarenessMonth

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Got #MIGRAINE?

Please: make sure to download a migraine tracking app to your phone & use it! This will be essential
information to bring to your doc. It helps creates the data that could identify your triggers & identifying migraine TRIGGERS
is your most powerful step in migraine treatment.

Data! Data! I cannot make bricks without clay

Sherlock Holmes



#ChronicMigraine #ChronicMigraineAwareness #CHAMP #MigraineAwarenessmonth #mybeautifulmigraine

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Is CHRONIC MIGRAINE a rare disease?

Migraine is the third most common disorder worldwide, affecting 1 in 7 people. Chronic migraines affect about 1 in 50 people worldwide. Women tend to be affected by migraines more frequently than men.

#ChronicMigraine #ChronicMigraineAwareness #CMA #champ #mybeautifulmigraine #MigraineAwarenessmonth