Migraine and Mental Health Awareness
Migraine and Mental Health Awareness
When you go to the emergency room for a severe migraine attack, what is one of the first things the nurse does besides make you undress in an ice-cold room? Usually, he or she will set up your IV for fluids. Do you know what is in the clear bag hanging from the shiny hook just above your head?
If you follow me on social media, you know that I am now taking the Aimovig™ injection every month for Migraine prevention, as prescribed by my doctor. On this post, you will be able to keep up with my progress from week to week. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Well someone thinks I’m an Influencer! I’ve been accepted into the Amazon Influencer Program. What that means is I now have an active Amazon store where I can feature products I like, use, or feel are appropriate for my readers…YOU!
I am excited to announce that I have been nominated for the WEGO Health “Advocating for Another” Award in the 2018 WEGO Health Awards. WEGO Health is a mission-driven company connecting healthcare with the experience, skills, and insights of patient leaders. They are the world’s largest network of patient leaders, working across virtually all health conditions and topics. This year, the 16 WEGO Health Award winners will be honored at an in-person celebration in October co-hosted by the Society of Participatory Medicine at the Connected Health Conference. Attending this event with all of these amazing advocates is a top honor. I am humbled to have been nominated. The person who nominated me remains anonymous, but if you’re reading this today, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. It is overwhelming to know I made a difference for just one person. I need your vote!
Many times, doctors will tell you your diagnosis and it’s not necessarily what’s written on your official paperwork that goes to your insurance. A lot of doctors still use old language, names of illnesses that are out of date or just not used anymore when talking with you. It’s important to know the facts, for your own knowledge. Also, knowing current terminology is important to pass forward. We don’t want to be stuck with outdated information when talking to others.
We’ve been friends my whole life. We fight just like sisters and you usually win. Not fair, but I guess life isn’t fair. You know the popular bible quote, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” aka The Golden Rule (see Matthew 7:12)?? Well, guess sometimes I don’t treat you well and in return you…