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Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Getting to Know Ya >> Newbie headache migraine sufferer http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1306932617 Message started by Craig Dennis on Jun 1st, 2011 at 8:50am |
Title: Newbie headache migraine sufferer Post by Craig Dennis on Jun 1st, 2011 at 8:50am
My name is Craig, I'm from Durban South Africa, 53 years old and have been suffering with significant headaches and migraines for over 40 years. Of late the pain has intensified dramatically and the migraine frequency is now every other day. The side effects are impacting my quality of life and my ability to function at work. I am on medication but the side effects are debilitating and awful and include nausea, tinnitus, dizziness, lack of concentration. The last 2 years have been a watershed for me, lost 20kgs in weight, lost interest in life, just plain NAFI.
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Title: Re: Newbie headache migraine sufferer Post by Bob Johnson on Jun 1st, 2011 at 10:26am
Craig, in this age of specialization we limit ourselves to working with Cluster Headache. Migraine and Cluster are sufficiently different that handling one target keeps our plate full. I'm sure that any search engine will get to Migraine focused support groups--there are a bunch out there.
One thing we can share: using a headache specialist for your care is superior to a general practice doctor or general neurologist. At least in the U.S. and England, the training of most doctors in headache is so limited that many of our folks have spent years searching for effective care until they shifted to a skilled specialist. Best wishes.... |
Title: Re: Newbie headache migraine sufferer Post by thebbz on Jun 1st, 2011 at 5:33pm
Hurts bad, dont be discouraged you have many many treatment options and techniques that will help you manage the pain and get your quality of life back to acceptable levels. For sure hang around and do some reading and questioning. You will be glad you did.
all the best the bb ;) |
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