My Dad Explains Ocular/ Retinal Migraine Attacks

My dad gets ocular or retinal migraine attacks. He gets a visual aura that lasts 15-20 minutes and then he doesn’t get the head pain.
Oddly, his attacks started after I became chronic.
Creative Corner: Raising Awareness of Cluster Through Arte Cluster#2
Arte Cluster is a project founded to raise awareness of cluster headache through art. Arte Cluster Project is an independent project founded and managed by Claudio Geraci, a chronic sufferer, and Francisca Mesa, a supporter.
Photo Friday- Honoring a Friend
Being 3,000 miles across the country when I heard of my dear friend’s passing last week has been extremely hard on me. I’ll return back east in a couple of weeks where we will gather to celebrate his life. Ross struggled with drug addiction, in the end losing the battle. I’ve felt so isolated from…
Hospital Bill #3
This is the last installment in a 3-part series on dealing with one particular medical bill. Update 9/11/2015 With the last phone call, I forgot to set up a payment plan. In the meantime, I had gotten a collection notice for this bill. Damn it. From previously working in banking, I do know that it…