I am Canadian but I assume the numbers in ratio to population are similar. I can say that days are missed in my work from
Month: June 2016
Chronic migraine awareness day #MHAM
June 29th is chronic migraine awareness day. I have had chronic migraines for about 16 years now. It is difficult to remember precisely. They
Pain infinity spiral
One of those darkest thoughts I have in high pain is this concept of ‘no end to the pain’. Of forever. The chronic nature of
Under the hat #underthehat #MHAM
As a part of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, the American Headache and Migraine Association (AHMA) is participating in the European Headache Alliance’s “What’s Under
Knowing your genetic risk
“I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in
In-between photophobia
This isn’t a new study but these particular studies have fascinated me so I thought I would write about them again on this blog
Canada and migraine stats #MHAM
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. There is little migraine awareness in Canada. I piggy-back on the US migraine awareness
Tips for when you are in The Flare
I am in a Fibro Flare. The pain arching through me right now is difficult to describe, to be honest. It is a deep,
Poem: I dreamed
I have not written a poem in quite some time. I blame it on the depression to be honest. High pain and depression sort
Can't be that sick if you smile on Facebook
This is the case of someone’s medical claim that was denied because of social media. We all know social media is a reflection of life
6 things for the healthy to know about chronic illness
There a lot of things healthy people should know about chronic illness. It isn’t always easy to be a friend, loved one or family
Severe migraine attack is debilitating #MHAM
@WHO says severe #Migraine attack as debilitating as quadriplegia. #MHAM I don’t particularly like comparisons like these. But it does make a point to people
Things I want people to know about my invisible pain
My pain may be invisible but I am not. I am a whole person aside from my pain who deserves to experience life. 1) I
Migraine comorbids #MHAM
Here are some migraine comorbids: Arnold-Chiari malformations Anxiety Autoimmune disease Cardiovascular Risks Cutaneous Allodynia Depression Diabetes Dystonia Fibromyalgia Hemicrania continua Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Lupus
