Timely headache last night. Currently waiting for my flight to DC. Tuesday involved in yearly push for awareness. Face time with members of congress for migraine research. #HOH #HeadacheontheHill
No Relaxing Tea For Me
A resolution to the headaches I was experiencing in November.๐
A little research on what I’d started eating recently, and Google.
Some people who have allergic reactions to Ragweed also respond negatively to camomile. Although a new tea I’d been drinking wasn’t a camomile tea per se, it did contain camomile. Once I stopped drinking the tea, the headaches went away.
A New Headache Reliever?
Is it possible? Getting my tragus pierced not only diminished migraines, but also helped with other headaches. I got this done too long ago for it still to have a placebo effect.

A Successful Visit to My Neurologist
My husband drove me because driving in city traffic makes me more anxious than I am already.
I told the physician about my headaches (less of a problem) and my balance (more of a problem.) He ordered a blood test. Results shortly.๐ค
So Much For Relaxation
Last week I was so proud of myself. I was keeping well hydrated drinking water and tea. I’ve just discovered Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Spice – delicious.
Fast forward a few days and I’m experiencing an ongoing migraine. My migraines are always food-related. I trace to migraine back to the Cinnamon Spice Tea.โน๐คจ๐
Apparently being allergic to Ragweed can also cause headaches from consuming tea containing camomile.๐ฎ
Who knew!
Research Colaboration
Researchers from all over the world gathered this past week for a Driving Common Pathways Workshop in St. Louis; gaining new insights that will help us find a cure for #hydrocephalus. #ResearchMATTERS #hydrocephalusdiscovery
Replacing My Defective Brain
Some Good News
Appointment with neurosurgeon. All good. Back to annual check-ups.
Too Many Brain Surgeries
The average lifespan for a shunt used to treat hydrocephalus is 8-10 years. Yet as I approach 50 I’ve had ten brain surgeries. #HAM2019
#NOMOREBS
It’s Not Like it’s Brain Surgery
For the one million Americans living with hydrocephalus, that’s the only treatment there is.
#NOMOREBS #HAM2019 #hydrocephalusawarenessmonth