Monthly Archives: June 2014

I Know My Truth

Posted on June 24, 2014 by andreamarjulie

It took me a few days to recover from the bad appointment I had last Wednesday.  My despair grew a little worse when I read my chart notes from Dr. Neuro in which he declared (after chronic migraine without aura) … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Vicodin

Posted on June 19, 2014 by andreamarjulie

We are parting ways for the fourth or fifth time now, Vicodin and I.  Not by my choice am I quitting, nor is this a drug intervention requiring treatment.  No, I’ve been taking an average of two Vicodin per holy … Continue reading →

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From the Balcony

Posted on June 12, 2014 by andreamarjulie

Clouds begin to roll in from the Western horizon, dulling the blazing turquoise color of the Pacific Ocean into celery greens and cornflower blues.  It’s still beautiful.  The youth group in the rental house across from the WorldMark® condos have … Continue reading →

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The Nerve

Posted on June 7, 2014 by andreamarjulie

Face down.  Needles were ready to lance the thick skin at the back of my head, left and right.  I wondered if this procedure would finally bring some long overdue relief to my almost never-ending migraines.  Occipital nerve blocks were … Continue reading →

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