Don't stress
Medication
Medication
Quote from Elizabeth Edwards " She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her way she adjusted her sails" I try my best to adjust rather than think this is the way!
Stopping anti convulsants medications and treating with pain meds
The right medication
Ionized Foot Detox - Clean unwanted mineral Toxins from my body
Peppermint and lavender essential oils on the temple's, wrists, and back of my neck.
Gamma Knife Radio Surgery helped 85+% of pain
Support
Dormir bem
My sister that always fights with me
Chiropractic adjustments weekly
Selfcare helps me manage my good and bad days - Yoga, pacing, mindfullness & journaling
2012 sweet behandeling / Microvasculaire decompressie 2013
Learning more about the treatment available.
Sleep
Take day by day.
Warm drinks
I miss my old self.
Acupuncture
Ice to affected area
I am taking my carbamazepine 4 a day when I have flair ups often but when it is Dormet as it is now I only take two a day
I have started taking a B12 vitamin every day.
Neurontin (Gabapentin) prior to surgery was the most effective drug for me with the least side effects
Coumadin for life.
Staying home to avoid having attacks
Not eat sweets
Heat or Cold to areas with pain.
avoid stress
Finding the smallest details that lesson the pain, if only temporary
I've almost died from surgery complications& a few suicide attempts
rest & inactivity
Music
Using Skullcap gradually upping to 6 capsules a day. 2 in afternoon/evening and 4 at bed time or with melatonin.
I live pain free since 2010
Eating less meat
Eating less meat
Support from my wife
no stress
Positive attitude
Having trust in my neurologist
Support of my Husband
My hubby and kids who are my biggest support
Moist heat
So far my symptom is Trigeminal neuralgia
Resting- making sure that if I am going to do something additional to what I normally do like go to a concert, I need to plan rest in before and after to give time to recover. And also rest after work when it's been a difficult day.
Understanding my triggers
Humor. Despite everything, I still find humor everywhere