Entries from August 2009

August 29, 2009

Antibiotics + Asthma Meds for NDPH

I had not heard about combining antibiotics and asthma meds to treat NDPH patients until I posted this video a couple of days ago. Christine commented that she had never heard of it before either, so I decided to do a little research. A quick look at MDJunction’s NDPH Support Group explained it. Now, if I [...]

August 27, 2009

Parenting, Writing and Loving with Chronic Pain

This past Sunday morning I awoke with a clear mind. My head only hurt a little and I started thinking. More than two years ago I began writing a book. And then I stopped. I was missing direction. But on this clear morning, I had it. The ideas were flowing and I could finally see [...]

August 24, 2009

A Short Explanation of New Daily Persistent Heachache

People ask me all the time what NDPH is and I try to tell them in a sentence or less. It doesn’t really clarify it for them. I seem to sugar coat things and downplay the reality of it as much as possible.  I can’t stand hearing the phrase “oh, you poor thing.” Drives me [...]

August 24, 2009

Plastic Surgery for Migraine Relief?

How far would you go to get rid of your headache pain? Most of us with NDPH would try just about anything to make the pain go away, but I think this maybe a little over the top for me. That’s just me. Ask me again, maybe in 15 / 20  years when I will [...]

August 21, 2009

NDPH and Migraine Headache Triggers

Are you sure you know all of your migraine triggers? It might be time to take a closer look at how your diet is effecting your headaches.