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  my migraine, my HMO and me

  Posted on June 4, 2012 by nikkimeredith in health and beauty, migraine and chronic pain.

  As I’ve indicated in a previous post, I’ve had migraines for 34 years. During that time I’ve been treated by internists, family practice physicians, neurologists, chiropractors, homeopaths, acupuncturists, biofeedback therapists, and a multitude of body work practitioners employing a variety of techniques – acupressure, shiatsu, rolfing, etc. I have practiced yoga, Pilates, and an assortment […]

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  one woman’s experience with a good pain doctor

  Posted on May 28, 2012 by nikkimeredith in health and beauty, migraine and chronic pain.

  As I write this, an intense pain is beginning to throb behind my right eye.  I gave myself a shot of Imitrex, a non-narcotic vasoconstrictor two hours ago but the injections only provide me with two hours of relief and the pain is returning. One can only have two injections in a 24-hour period so […]

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