Migraine does not take into account your creed, colour, education or social status….. it effects everyone – any age, any background……. A few facts: It is the most prevalent neurological condition in the UK 1 in 7 people in the UK suffer from migraine. 190,000 migraine attacks everyday in the UK It costs the UK around £2.25 billion … More UK Migraine Awareness Week – So misunderstood…
The aura is the complex of neurological or neuropsychological symptoms. It is the second stage of a migraine attack. However, not all migraine sufferers experience aura. Aura can be broken down into 4 groups: 1 Sensory disturbances 2 Motor disturbances 3 Verbal disturbances 4 Visual disturbances 1 Sensory Somatosensory symptoms Numbness, prickling sensations, things crawling … More If you think aura is just seeing funny stuff – think again…..
I finally started the blog (after a little pushing) and have a number of articles in draft format and loads more in my head……… but the limitations of migraine have struck again.. Last Saturday was my twins birthday party and I pushed and pushed and what started out as a wobble ended but as a … More I will write soon……….
The aura is the complex of neurological or neuropsychological symptoms. It is the second stage of a migraine attack. However, not all migraine sufferers experience aura. Aura can be broken down into 4 groups: 1 Sensory disturbances 2 Motor disturbances 3 Verbal disturbances 4 Visual disturbances 1 Sensory Somatosensory symptoms Numbness, prickling sensations, things crawling … More If you think aura is just seeing funny stuff – think again…..
FROM THE ARCHIVE Well its been five days since the Botox injections and things have finally begun to settle down, the shoulders and neck feel fine and the forehead is getting there – it still feels a little ‘odd’ – in that I go to make a facial expression and cannot move my forehead LOL … More Botox – round 3
FROM THE ARCHIVE Sep 2011 Well, I have had my second round of Botox and have to say this time was not as dramatic as the last lol The injections in the side of my head and shoulders where fine. The neck a bit more painful and sadly the ones in my forehead where ouch … More Botox round 2
FROM THE ARCHIVE… As Botox is a hot topic at the moment – I thought it would be good to share my notes on my experiences – these are unedited from the days after my treatments…. _______________________________________________________________________ 28th May 2011 Ok…… I am going to be honest here – not a good day yesterday. Why people do … More Botox – round one
Firstly Migraine is NOT just a bad headache…and anyone whom has had the unfortunate experience of one will tell you so….. that is 1 in 7 in the UK …..Migraine ranks in the top 20 of the world’s most disabling medical illnesses… So for you lucky ones whom have not had the Migraine Fairy bash you over … More What is Migraine…?
Migraine Talk 