The New Pup There is really good reason I haven’t been around for a bit. Unfortunately, it is not because I am cured of NDPH. It’s because I have taken on a freelance writing job that is a bit more long term than I am used to. It’s almost like a real job. And, yes, [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘My Story’
February 19, 2010
Spinning Around
In my mind, my life has always been spinning. Around and around I go. The same thing happens again and again and again. At least that is how it seems. It just keeps spinning. Sometimes spinning is fun, like the ride I loved as a kid, The Derby Racer. It gives you the feeling that [...]
January 5, 2010
Can NDPH be Cured?
Ever since this awful headache first began nearly 5 years ago, I’ve held on to the belief that it would leave me just as rapidly as it arrived. We are all looking for a cure for our pain, or even a little temporary relief to give us a break from the agony. Last winter, I [...]
October 30, 2009
No Complaints – NDPH Weekly Update
Yesterday, I complained so much that I started to irritate myself. I heard myself say(more times than I can count) “my head hurts” and “I’m so tired” and “my head feels like its going to explode.” It was so annoying that I decided today that I am going to attempt to go the entire day [...]
October 2, 2009
Life with NDPH Weekly Update
Since I refuse to keep a daily pain diary (daily bringin’ me down diary) I’ve decided that I will at least take a look at how I’m feeling on a weekly basis. Since I also suffer from mommy brain (an inability to remember random and not so random life events) my weekly NDPH update will [...]
September 10, 2009
Doxycycline and Singulair for NDPH
It seems like a strange combination of medications to take to attempt to get rid of New Daily Persistent Headache, I know. I’m trying it out now, at the recommendation of my new neurologist. If you would like to read up on some of the research that supports this treatment, take a look at Elevation [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
