Category Archives: Mommy has a Migraine

Day 17 after Botox Treatment for Migraines

So, today is day 17 of my first Botox experience.  I intended to write a day 10 article, but life got in the way.   Day 10 is the day when you are supposed to see and feel some results.  So, here are my results thus far. I didn’t realize how much effort I was usingContinue reading “Day 17 after Botox Treatment for Migraines”

First Botox Treatment as a Preventative

So, on Tuesday my dentist of all people was able to give me Botox for my migraines.   She said that as long as I’ve been diagnosed with migraines my insurance should cover it.   I’ve asked my neurologist and she doesn’t do it.  I asked my dermatologist and she only does it for cosmetic purposes.  IContinue reading “First Botox Treatment as a Preventative”

Could Baobab Fruit Powder Help Provide Relief For Your Migraines?

So, I try to follow the Trim Healthy Mama eating plan.  I fall off the wagon, but then I try my best to get back on it.  What usually throws me off the wagon is lack of energy and my chronic migraine condition.  When you don’t feel good, and your stomach is not at it’sContinue reading “Could Baobab Fruit Powder Help Provide Relief For Your Migraines?”

#MeToo -My First Experience With Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

I have been the victim of sexual harassment twice in my life.  Both times were at a previous job.  The first time I was 24 and didn’t know what to do. A female co-worker approached me and asked me if this man was doing the same things to me as he was to her.  WhenContinue reading “#MeToo -My First Experience With Sexual Harassment in the Workplace”

How Chronic Migraines Changed How I Live and Parent

Recently, I got an article published on GrokNation’s site.   Please read all about it here! http://groknation.com/parenting/living-chronic-migraine-pain-changed-live-parent/

Physical Therapy for Migraines

Some of my migraines stem from neck issues.  Specifically between the C1, C2 disks in my neck and the base of my skull.  Poor posture, injury and scar tissue can cause these to cause more tension and pain that radiates into your head.  I’ve started some physical therapy for those headaches/migraines.  I slash headaches/migraines  becauseContinue reading “Physical Therapy for Migraines”

OnZetra Xsail Review

Unfortunately, I had to try OnZetra Xsail yesterday.  Unfortunate because that meant I had a migraine!   Here is a brief review of it from only 1 usage, please keep that in mind. The packaging was a pain to open but it could have been worse.  It was very easy to use, unlike the Imitrex STATdoseContinue reading “OnZetra Xsail Review”

New Migraine Medicine Looks Promising!!

Dr. Joel Saper from the Michigan Head Pain and Neurological Institute in Ann Arbor, Michigan has found a possible drug , currently named ALD403 that prevents migraines for up to 3 months!! Not FDA approved yet, but several studies are in the works.  You can even sign up for these still!!!    The worst sideContinue reading “New Migraine Medicine Looks Promising!!”

Meditation and Migraines

So, our office let us test a  10-week trial of guided Mindful Meditation through Meditation Works, a Troy, MI-based company.  Meditation Works is a company that owns trailers that come to YOUR office and allows you to let your employees participate in a guided meditation.  It was awesome to get out of the office andContinue reading “Meditation and Migraines”