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Jasmine

San Diego, California
You could say I suffer from Migraines. But I prefer to say I'm living my life well, appreciating... Full Bio
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Diagnostic Testing by Jasmine Posted in: Blog Posts in Migraine & Headaches Next week I'm scheduled for a couple of diagnostic tests: Electronystagmography (ENG) and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs). The Vestibular Disorders Association d ... Read on »
The Vestibular System Part II by Jasmine Posted in: Blog Posts in Migraine & Headaches A couple weeks ago I completed the third week of physical therapy (six sessions), and I must say things are going well. I've been filled with an immeasurable amount of hope th ... Read on »
The Vestibular System by Jasmine Posted in: Blog Posts in Migraine & Headaches My Otoneurologist, who ordered my sleep study, understands I'm searching for the cause of my chronic Migraines - not just a band-aid. Because I brought in old CT scans of my n ... Read on »
Understanding Invisible Illnesses by Jasmine Posted in: Blog Posts in Migraine & Headaches When I meet someone new, and the dreaded So-where-do-you-work question comes up, I usually say I'm not working at the moment, and that I used to work in research. It's far eas ... Read on »
A Question from Carolyn by Jasmine Posted in: Blog Posts in Migraine & Headaches Dear Jasmine, I've been following your blog for a while and seeing your posts on twitter and notice that you manage your constant head pain/migraine and the other health prob ... Read on »
Sleep Study Part II by Jasmine Posted in: Blog Posts in Migraine & Headaches The results of my Sleep Study are in... Procedure: The test was performed by recording EEG, EOG, chin EMG, ECG, nasal and oral airflow, snoring sound, respiratory effort, oxim ... Read on »
Sleep Study Part I by Jasmine Posted in: Blog Posts in Migraine & Headaches Last night I drove to the hospital to take part in a sleep study. My new Neuro wanted to rule out sleep apnea as a cause for my chronic Migraines. (I just realized he's the fi ... Read on »
New Neuro by Jasmine Posted in: Blog Posts in Migraine & Headaches When my husband broke his collar bone he was also experiencing major vertigo. We figured it was due to his pain medication, but after two weeks of stopping his meds the dizzin ... Read on »
Tonight dear! I have a headache. by Jasmine Posted in: Blog Posts in Migraine & Headaches "I doubt that sex is a reliable treatment for headache," said Evans. "You can't grab somebody in the office and say, 'Hey, it's a medical emergency!'" That quote from ABC New ... Read on »
The Pursuit of Painlessness. by Jasmine Posted in: Blog Posts in Migraine & Headaches Maybe you've been there: you hear a friend say, "I had the worst headache last night and I thought of you...I don't know how you do it." On the one hand you're grateful someon ... Read on »
Excellent ER visit! by Jasmine Posted in: Blog Posts in Migraine & Headaches It's not often I go to the emergency room when I have a killer Migraine. After having a terrible experience some years ago I vowed never to return. But last night's pain was ... Read on »
Judge says perfume lawsuit can proceed by Jasmine Posted in: Blog Posts in Workplace Health http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081127/METRO/811270375 Thursday, November 27, 2008Judge says perfume lawsuit can proceedA Detroit city planner says co-worker' ... Read on »