I got a Lumbar Puncture, also known as a spinal tap, on Friday. It is done on the lower back in the lumbar region. It was done as an outpatient. I went in, I didn't even have to change into one of those horrible hospital gowns. They got me to lie on my side with... Continue Reading →
My neurological visit
My neurologist is pretty good. I have had some crappy ones and some great ones and this one knows his stuff. Migraine Disease We went over my migraines which are responding well to Topamax at the dosage I am on. I am still chronic but not daily and not as intense as they could be.... Continue Reading →
The problem with diagnosis with comorbid conditions
There is a huge problem with diagnosis with comorbid conditions. As in all this overlap of symptoms. I really need to find answers but answers are incredibly hard to find now. I wonder if it isn't anything New at all bur rather something that has been ignored for too long. I have: Chronic migraine Chronic... Continue Reading →
Heat intolerance and muscle weakness
I have always had a little heat intolerance when it came to chronic illnesses. Mostly my migraine disease. Just made it worse. And then I couldn't sleep which made it worse the next day. Anyway, now I definitely have issues with heat. Now with the hot summer I am noticing the heat intolerance is making... Continue Reading →
Restless Days and those restless nights
The old Blog I could have completely re-instated my blog my installing the download but, I had been hacked and that was lost. So I start fresh. I so have a lot of posts I had made from a book I am figuring out and I may use some of those from a new point... Continue Reading →