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migraine life

Tracking my Near-Chronic Illness Made it Worse

For years I just assumed I’d have to live with migraines; they were there every so often, would knock me down into bed, and would leave for a few day, maybe if I was lucky, a few weeks, giving me respite from the spirit-breaking pain. Eventually, I landed in the ER where I — finally […]

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Mom Life opinions

Why we Need to Talk About Pain Management for Women. Now.

I’ve been a woman for a few decades now, but I am just beginning to realize how absolutely abysmal so many things are for us. The top of the list for me right now? Pain management or the lack of any type of management. As someone who has suffered from chronic pain for nearly two […]