After ALL of these years, I had thought I was alone! I didn’t even know there was a true name for them until now– I just always called it post-migraine high. It makes me want to eat a TON of food and I just feel SO good after the migraine finally breaks. I try to drink plenty of water as one of my big migraine triggers is dehydration and that…Read More

That’s definitely something to keep in mind… It’s awful that this is even something that has to be considered when we take these kinds of medications. My father, who lived with chronic pain alongside his disabilities, always told me about how he never discussed his medications with people after catching theft in the act, time and time again.…Read More

I’m not sacrificing my comfort for fears. I have taken them for over 13 years at this moment. I was born and raised in an area, where YES, you may be a target in the parking lot etc. They do sit and watch, lurk behind you in line to hear what you are picking up etc. Pharmacies in those areas typically will have a guard go to your car with you…Read More

Placebos shouldn’t be allowed. A true chronic pain sufferer would be able to tell one in no time, I know I could, but I’ve played this game solidly for the past 13 years now. If doctors hand out placebo medications, then they should not be allowed to bill insurance or the patient for it. Wanna pass out water and Tic Tacs, make them on the house.

It’s really great to see so many different forms of therapy available to our veterans– they deserve so much more than they generally receive. I’ve heard such great things about Equine and Art Therapy!