Alternative Medicine

Write about alternative treatments and regimens and tell us how you feel about them. What do you support? What is crazy? Have you used any?

Well since I've been a pill guinea pig in the past, I'm constantly searching for alternative treatments for migraine. The first I've tried was the diet that I've been on for a year. Yes, I cheat, but for the most part I stick to it and I've noticed improvement in intensity and frequency in my migraine. If you're unsure of what diet I'm talking about, check out my blog post about it. http://themigrainechef.blogspot.com/2013/04/breakdown-of-headache-diet.html

Besides the diet, I've tried Botox, vitamins instead of meds, massage, and exercise. I've been meaning to try acupuncture and other types of massage aimed at specific nerves. I'm always open to alternative medicine because I HATE side effects! However, some of the alternative methods may not be for you. Be sure to do your research before attempting. 

I wrote a small screenplay for my filmmakers group making fun of a doctor's visit and the doctor recommended drilling holes in the patient's head because Google said so. It's amazing what people will believe these days. I fully support the diet, Botox, and using exercise to keep the blood pumping. Vitamins are great too. I'm deficient in B and D so I take those daily vitamins as well as magnesium and melatonin. It's all about what works for YOU!

Steel Magnolias: That Which Doesn't Kill Us Only Makes Us Stronger

In what ways are you stronger because of your migraine or headache disorder? Today's blog challenge is actually an alternate topic because I'm not sure how to write the Carnival topic.

In some ways, I feel weaker because my nerves are so sensitive that the smallest noise can set off a migraine attack. People around me don't have this problem so I feel so inadequate. How did I deteriorate so quickly? I've never had these many problems before! I used to let my body take care of illness and never medicated. Now, I have to see a specialist for every little thing. All these tests brought up another problem and more stress. 

So how am I stronger? I can tolerate pain and put on a mask better than most people. When others get a migraine, they instantly cripple. I get them so often that it's second nature. Sometimes I can still smile and act like it's okay. Other times, I have to really work hard to look normal. 

See this more accurate pain chart to show how a chronic migraineur describes pain.