In 2016, I did a creative writing class for education where I studied in Bologna, Italy for 3 weeks. Just before my trip, my neurologist had increased my migraine medicine to 1000mg. I remember feeling weird after the flight. It started with harsher migraines, nausea, and feeling overheated, but I blamed this on the summer … Continue reading Italian Hospitals
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Intro to an “Aura”
Not long after my first two concussions, I had a strange experience that I never understood until I was formally diagnosed by a neurologist in 2017-2018. When I was in the back seat of the car with my ex, brothers and my dad, I felt strange. My left arm started going numb. It traveled through … Continue reading Intro to an “Aura”
The Beginning – 2012-2013
When I was a senior in high school, I was not into athletics. But yet I still managed to get multiple concussions. The first one is a frustrating one. One of my brothers had left some bar soap at the bottom of the tub. When I was showering, I slipped and fell. The faucet hit … Continue reading The Beginning – 2012-2013
Introduction to Jo
Hi, my name is Jo. I’m 25 and live in Maryland. I have struggled for about 9 years now with migraines, auras and eye pressure. I want to share my story from the beginning to current day. If this helps others, educates them, or helps me find people who experience the same issues, I will … Continue reading Introduction to Jo
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