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Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Friday, July 27, 2007 - 2:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Do you guys know that there is actually such a thing as an abdominal migraine, too? Crazy stuff, those migraines! I think those are pretty much with children, but for all I know, maybe I had them as a child and don't remember.

Yes, Vaca, my aura generally consists of the smell of burning wires. I think there are probably a billion (oh, I may be exaggerating here just a bit) types of auras (just precursor things that warn us of the impending crap). I have had these for so many years, but every.single.stinkin.time, I go looking for some electrical problem. What an idiot...

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Friday, July 27, 2007 - 2:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I think it's amazing Huk that you are so in tuned like that. Wow!!

Now my body tells me when I'm going to have a panic attack, but it's not smells, it's feelings. Like little shock waves before the earthquake. I've learned to listen to my body in that way. But never by smell. Very interesting!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, July 27, 2007 - 2:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Heh, Gal, I think I'm kinda lucky with them. I almost always have migraine symptoms before the pain hits...the flashing lights, wavy/blurred vision, like Huk mentioned the smell (for me it's more like cooking grease,) and usually waves of nasuesness. When the symptoms start, I try to take excedrin or extra stregnth tylenol to head off the pain at least but get stuck with the rest. Most of the time I still end up with the after effects (like my neck/shoulders being sore and stiff and feeling like I've been run over by a truck.)

Nick, I'm not sure how common the smells are, but I know it's not all that uncommon. Though more often than not I've heard and read people smell citrusy type smells (lemons, oranges) and have always wondered why I get stuck smelling something nasty!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, July 27, 2007 - 3:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
For a while, they thought that my ds' GI issues were due to abdominal migraines.

Justavice
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11-22-2005

Friday, July 27, 2007 - 3:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justavice a private message Print Post    
Wargod, I am the same way! The first time I experienced the vision loss, I thought I was going blind, but after a visit to the neurologist, found out that it is not uncommon for the visual symptoms to occur with migraines. I actually love this side effect because it gives me enough warning to take some meds to avoid the pain. If I wait too long and the pain starts, it is way too hard to get rid of after that. But it was really scary the first time it happened. Good luck at the dr. GAL!

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Friday, July 27, 2007 - 3:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Nah, Vaca, I'm not in tune or anything like that. Many people with migraines have these warning signs. Like Justa said above, if we pay attention to them, we can medicate and generally either get rid of them or lessen their severity.

Poor War smells yuckky cooking grease. I guess I'd rather have my burning wires, anyday! Citrus smells...?!? Why those no good wimps.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Friday, July 27, 2007 - 4:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
GAL, what a scary day you had! I'm so sorry! I sure am glad that Colossus is there to take care of you! I hope that everything turns out okay and it was a fluke thing. Bless your heart, and the boy in the ER.

Grannyg
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05-28-2002

Friday, July 27, 2007 - 5:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grannyg a private message Print Post    
Ok, Gal, I'm ready for a trip to Nashville, just name the date and I'm there. It has been way to long since we visited.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Friday, July 27, 2007 - 5:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
my migraines are in the back of my head. and i can't stand sounds. high pitches hurt. the cat's meow. kids in the street. and i can feel the pain to my pulse. vicodin is the only thing that works for me. well, harder meds work too, but then i can't function.

i smell burning cane sugar when mine comes on.


Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Friday, July 27, 2007 - 8:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
GAL, I am like you, except a lot older. I don't even have a regular doctor because I never need to see one. I use my gyno as my primary, and she orders the annual screening tests, etc., that people should have. My first, okay only, major thing was at age 49 when I broke my ankle on day 3 of an 8 day bus trip of the Canadian Rockies with an international police group. And I didn't have it x-rayed until we got back home, so didn't know it was broken.

About two years ago I had these weird light things in my eyes, and I figured out by myself that that must be what a migraine is. They were like jagged circles of light. I took some aspirin, if I recall, and they went away in about ten minutes, and no headache or other symptoms. I have had two similar episodes since then, one maybe a year later and one 6 months after that.

Kristylovesbb
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09-14-2000

Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 8:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kristylovesbb a private message Print Post    
My doctor just told me I am a diabetic. Wow that came out of left field. I had a complete physical with a new doctor. My glucose result was 104. I thought that was prediabetic. Also my Triglyceride was 339 HDL 36. I am dieting and exercising like crazy, already lost 6 pounds. Anyone have some good information on diabetes will be greatly appreciated.

I had to go back over this post six times to correct things, been a wreck since I found out.

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 4:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
Boy, Kristy I don't have much info on diabetes but it's an important enough subject to start its own thread, I'm sure many TVCH'ers have experience with diabetes and would be willing to share their insights.

Did the doctor indicate that the diabetes was weight related and would correct itself with diet and exercise? And what has your doctor given you for hypertriglyceride? Twinks and I were discussing that over in the fish oil thread, she and Colossus both take TriCor and have had marvelous results with none of the niacin side-effects.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 5:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
kristy, message me, i was just diagnosed a few weeks ago. I'm insulin dependent Type 2. and don't be a wreck. i'm already learning to live with it, and it is very manageable.

Jan
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08-01-2000

Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 8:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
Kristy and other diabetes sufferers, Landi started a diabetes thread here

best of luck and health to all of you.

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
Went to the neurologist today. Allowed Colossus to come along because he suspects I'm hiding things from him. So I let him view my history charts and sit in on my tests. My physical tests were fine, but the doctor took a keen interest in my family's blood-clotting disease (which is Factor II gene mutation, prothrombin G20210A - Positive Heterozygous for anyone out there who understand this stuff). Based on my family history and the symptoms I had on Friday, she ordered a big honkin spoonful of tests, starting with the ten vials of blood they drew from me before I left this afternoon. I have to have MRI angiogram, MRI visual field defect, Carotid Duplex doppler, 24-hour EKG, Echocardiogram 2d and M-mode, and something having to do with a chest ultrasound? Probably have some of this skewed, but after that I have to go to opthamologist to have testing for retinal detachment and bleeding behind the eyes. Doctor said nothing I presented today caused her problems, but my history and symptoms somewhat suggests the possibility of ministroke. Sigh. I have GOT to quit Walmart once and for all.

And this is just a start, she said she'd wait to order more tests after the tests depending on the results.

I'm walking sideways from no blood, they had to poke both arms to finish draining me for eff's sake.

Colossus drove me directly from the doctor's office to a Red Lobster, where I ordered everything on the menu. Colossus understands that if you have to go to the doctor you get Barney stickers and a treat afterwards. I made the phlebotomist give me stickers after the vampire stole all my blood, Red Lobster provided the treats.

I'm fine. The doctor again spoke of optical migraines. I haven't had any episodes since, although I'm surprised I haven't passed out and broken my nose from lack of blood.

I will be interested to hear the results of the blood tests regarding the family blood disease. One way or another it needs to be dealt with since my mother's brothers and sisters have it too. Mom's doctors were insistent that all her children have testing. The blood disease causes clotting in the extremities.

Thanks to everyone for their input on migraines. I've learned much I never knew before about them. Will keep you posted on how things go.

And PS Colossus has been such a good soldier over the past few days he has all of a sudden come down with a fever. I must give him some 'tenshun. My gawd, I SO married my father. LOL.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 5:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I was wondering about you today! It sounds like your in good hands .... love the Barney stickers and the Red Lobster!!! Be sure to let us know how those tests turn out. Hugs!!!

Nancy
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 5:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nancy a private message Print Post    
lol I'm going to insist i get stickers for my next dr.visit--instead of taping my knee with tape i want it all in stickers LOL :-)

Nancy
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 5:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nancy a private message Print Post    
p.s. that sounds scary, I hope everything turns out ok.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 6:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Gal, lots of good thoughts and prayers that the tests are all good results!

That's so funny about the stickers, I'll have to keep that in mind for my next blood tests, lol!

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 6:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
Serious, man, you have to have the stickers to make it all otay!!

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 6:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Dang, GAL, I didn't know about the stickers! I'll have to remember that. LOL I'm glad you are getting all of these tests done even though they are a pita. Better to find out what's going on. YAAAA for Red Lobster! That'll get the blood replenishing!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 7:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
(((GAL))) prayers are comming your way. I am so glad you have Colussus!

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 10:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Well, dang, GAL, when you hit the dirt, you do it in a big way. No stinking broken ankle for you. Oh nooooooooo ... you have to be drained of blood and have follow-up MRI's and all kinda shit like that. I am very impressed.

Oh! Did I mention that Bigdog and I will be in Charleston, IL, in late Sept? Not so far from Indie, eh? Perhaps a meet might be possible if Bigdog doesn't commit harakari after Thursday's Vancouver meet, his third in as many weeks, LOL.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 5:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
(((Gal)))

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 5:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
{{{{GAL}}}}}