Category: Linda
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Pain-scales for migraines
I have used a numbering system for a long time to describe my migraine pain. It helps me keep track of pain days and trends, helps me identify possible links between migraine triggers and migraine severity, and helps my family and friends gauge how bad I’m feeling. For me, my…
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Re-finding the ‘i’ in ‘Linda’
A year ago, my neurologist told me that in our attempt to reduce my chronic migraines, we had essentially exhausted Western science’s medical interventions. Instead of adjusting my medication (again), he recommended that I begin a more holistic approach to healing. His long list of suggested therapies included counselling, yin…
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Suggested program to reduce chronic migraines
After my neurologist told me I had exhausted all medical interventions to cure my chronic migraine, he suggested that I begin a more holistic program of recovery. As a result, I spent several weeks dedicating myself to learning as many ways as possible to self-heal myself. Below is the program…
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My migraine story
I have experienced migraines since I was 11 years old. In my younger years, they only appeared occasionally and did not have a major impact on my life. As such, I’ll be brutally honest and admit that I never attempted to understand the migraine diagnosis, my symptoms, triggers, or treatment options.…
The Mindful Migraine 