What a Pain: A Migraine Update Post
Yesterday was a stressful day for me, but I survived it. I had too many appointments scheduled that day, so I had to miss out on my group therapy session, and I hate when I miss out on any opportunity for growth and progress of my healing journey. However, it was important that I attend the other appointment. It was a follow-up appointment with my neurologist, Dr. Jennifer Rock. She has been treating my migraines for about a year now. I have been on Emgality since last May and it's just not working out for me. Yesterday's appointment was the day I chose to advocate for myself, and it was not a simple feat for me. When the doctor started my appointment, I explained to her some of the problems that I'm having like the high number of migraines I'm experiencing every month. I get over 20 migraines a month and that is while I have been on Emgality for a year. It has never gotten any better as far as the quantity of migraines is conc...