The typical look of New Daily Persistent Headache… It all started when I was a teenager. I drove my sister out to Long Island to see a doctor we not so lovingly nicknamed “Dr. Psycho” because she was just a little odd. Well, ok, she seemed way off to me, especially when she looked closely [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Dealing with NDPH’
December 2, 2009
iHeadache iPhone App
You may already know how I feel about tracking my pain levels on a daily basis. I don’t like to do it. I don’t like to focus on the pain because it makes it more difficult to tolerate. There are some very good reasons to keep track of pain levels as well as how much [...]
September 22, 2009
Never Give Up
From time to time I am able to conjure up some words that sound, well, almost wise. Some days I can inspire. Today is not one of those days. My head hurts too much. I really want to share some words of encouragement, because I need a little lift and my previous post (a sad [...]
September 16, 2009
Massage Therapy for Chronic Headaches
Long before I had any idea what living with chronic headaches was like, I had a desire to help people who suffered with them. My older brother was diagnosed with cluster headaches before he turned 20 and I had witnessed his excruciating pain on several occasions. I watched how the headaches effected his life. I [...]
September 8, 2009
The Pain Scale
If you are living with chronic pain, you’ve surely been asked to rate your pain levels or perhaps keep a daily log to track the ups and downs. On a scale of 1-10, what’s your pain level today? I hate to do it. I hate to keep track of my pain levels. Everyday, I have to [...]
September 1, 2009
The Right Neurologist
Maybe. Maybe this doctor can help me. Tomorrow I will be heading out bright and early for a little road trip to Wilkes-Barre, PA. Shall I stop off in Scranton for a photo opp? There are few doctors (that I have discovered) who list NDPH at the top of their list of specialties. The doctor [...]
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 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.
