Having a supportive husband
Becoming part of the amazing online Chiari community - www.facebook.com/groups/TheChiariNook
My boyfriend is always there for me. No matter what
Never giving up despite how tough it can be.
Great doctors
My family helping spread awareness
Ice/Heat
trying differnt methods of headache meds.
my family being supportive
Diamox extended release barely
Chiropractic treatment with activator tool-not manual manipulation and massage.
No longer thinking I was just going crazy.
support from family
Support groups
learning to enjoy the little things
My hot pack
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain" this phrase helped me to understand I need to live differently to how I used to live but that it's ok to be different. I'm still the same person on the inside
Adhering to a schedule ie: lying down at the same time everyday and at a regular bedtime. Even if I can't sleep I turn off everything and rest.
really listen to your body don't push yourself too hard you know what your limits are
Sleep
My family and 2 very dear friends. They all have kept me going strong. If it hadn't been for them I would have given up a long time ago.
heating pad
Music
being an advocate for myself and speaking up for myself and being proactive .
Support
Treximet at the very start of headache
Knowing that there are other people out there with the same condition has helped so much
Walking and or water therapy. Along with massage and biofeedback therapy. So types of therapies.
Staying active
My family & the support of The Script Family
Friends
My daughter is my support. I'd have not made it through without her. She has been diagnosed also now so we work together as a team.
I have been trying to eat more healthy foods.
Decompression, Tethered Cord Surgery, EDS diagnosis by experts in NYC - No local medical knowledge
Having a loving supportive boyfriend.
Keeping stress to a minimum.
massage therapy
My support group both online and off is always there for me.
Slow down
Heating pad.
Support groups with people who have the condition really help me now.
Medications for pain and Cymbalta for neuropathy
my Mother that has always encouraged me
Massages
Lots of rest and Sprix nose spray (it's toradol in a nose spray.
Crocheting