The Migraine Diva

Thank you @gracecov for this wonderful gesture of appreciation and #grace toward my husband and his fellow officers during these difficult times. It warms my family’s heart to know that he is prayed over. #leofamily #blackpoliceofficers #migraine #chronicmigraine #patientadvocate #patient #bipoc #activist

It’s always hard to leave my parents, but I must go back to my family and my #sugarbaby Sam. Bye 👋🏾 Florida. Until next time! #doublemasking #gothesocialdistance #chronicmigraine #migraine #travelingwhiledisabled #preboard #wheelchairassistance #patientadvocate #patient #bipoc

Last night at mommy’s 🥺

If #exhaustion were a picture…

On my way to Tampa to help my mom who just had major surgery. I’m exhausted. I’ll be micromanaging Sam’s #diabetes care via phone/text/video chat while still working and making sure mom is comfortable. My emotions are all over the place. #Anxiety was super high as a result of being extremely overwhelmed with everything happening. On a happier note… I love my earrings from @torrid. #chronicmigraine #migraine #preboard #wheelchairassistance #flyingwhiledisabled #depression #whippleprocedure #tampa #patientadvocate #bipoc #

My heart is heavy… My poor Sammy is now on #insulin 2x/day for #type1diabetes and gabapentin for C4-5 intervertebral disc disease 3x/day. He has the Freestyle Libre glucose sensor. Thank goodness there’s an app to take his readings every day. One less expense for me today after spending well over $2K in tests, lab work, and prescriptions. I hate that he’s sick. I hate that he’s getting older. I hate that eventually he’ll develop cataracts and go blind. 2021 can go kick rocks because this shit hurts.

Woke with one of the most excruciating #migraine attacks when I had to take my son to work and my Sam to the internist about his increased blood glucose levels and fur loss. And yes, I’m wearing the same sweatshirt I had on yesterday because, well… migraine and #nausea and it was the closest clothing item I could grab. I want to be in my bed so bad. And this nugget won’t leave my lap so I must comfort him while I try not to puke on his tiny head. #chronicmigraine #momlife #furbaby #dogmama

Not bad for someone who spent almost a full week in bed. Trying to be productive today despite feeling like crumbling every second of the day. Oh, and I showered today! 👏🏾😌 Damn my eyes be giving me all the way up though 😔🥺 #depression #anxiety #overwhelmed #stressed #chronicmigraine #migraine #exhausted #leofamily💙⚫️💙⚫️

Bringing in the new year in style… #happynewyear #byebye2020

Asia Pacific Headache Society (@worldheadachesociety) Patient Advocacy Committee presents:                                                       ⠀ ⠀ Patience with #Migraine and #Headache. ⠀                                                          ⠀ A webinar for #patients and #patientadvocates.⠀ ⠀ Join headache and migraine experts on 9th Jan at 9 am PST/11 am CST/12 pm EST/ 5 pm GMT on Zoom Meeting via the following link,⠀ ⠀ https://buff.ly/38IOtyC - LINK IS IN MY BIO⠀ ⠀ ✨Meeting ID: 853 7131 8291✨⠀ ⠀ Hope to see you there!

Power brunch #Homemade Miso #Ramen with #glutenfree noodles, soft boiled egg, teriyaki pineapple chicken meatballs… yum 😋

With the stresses of #COVID and the holidays, the last thing any of us need or want to deal with are migraine attacks. I recently learned about the CEFALY DUAL device (a drug-free migraine treatment), have you tried it? I use it daily to help me manage my migraine. Let me know in the comments below!⠀ ⠀ If you haven’t tried @cefaly_official, use code ✨DIVA ✨for an extra $50 off and try it risk-free for 60 days (code expires 1/31/2021, Valid in US only. ⠀ ⠀ LINK✨IN✨BIO⠀ ⠀ #​CEFALY #SaveOnCEFALY #MigraineTreatment #MeetLifeHeadOn #Sponsored​ #affiliatemarketing

Look what Santa dropped off! Sam aka Sammy aka Samwise Gamgee aka Ampersand aka Mr. Binks found his spot under the tree because he knows what a gift fur babies truly are. #furbaby #minpinsofinstagram #mychildnotmydog #migraine #chronicmigraine #intractablemigraine #headachedisorders #BIPOCpatient #patientadvocate #patientopinionleader

Today’s the day! Catch my interview with @uninvisiblepod host Lauren Freedman now. ⠀ Hear about my #chronicpain journey and how it led to a purpose of #advocacy. ⠀ ⠀ ✨LINK✨IN✨BIO!!!

With the stresses of #COVID and the holidays, the last thing any of us need or want to deal with are migraine attacks. I recently learned about the CEFALY DUAL device (a drug-free migraine treatment), have you tried it? I use it daily to help me manage my migraine. Let me know in the comments below!⠀ ⠀ If you haven’t tried @cefaly_official, use code ✨DIVA✨for an extra $50 off and try it risk-free for 60 days (code expires 1/31/2021, Valid in US only. ⠀ ⠀ LINK✨IN✨BIO⠀ ⠀ #​CEFALY #SaveOnCEFALY #MigraineTreatment #MeetLifeHeadOn #Sponsored​ #affiliatemarketing ----------------------- CEFALY® DUAL is the first FDA-cleared medical device of its kind for the treatment of migraine. CEFALY DUAL is indicated to be used for: • The acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in patients 18 years of age or older. • The preventative treatment of episodic migraine in patients 18 years of age or older. CEFALY DUAL is for patients diagnosed by a physician with migraine per the indications for use. Do not use CEFALY DUAL if you have implanted metallic or electronic devices in the head, are suffering from pain of unknown origin, or have a cardiac pacemaker or implanted or wearable defibrillator. Migraine may indicate that you have a serious medical condition and you should have them evaluated by a physician. The safety and effectiveness of the CEFALY DUAL has not been demonstrated for patients with medication overuse headache or chronic tension-type headaches.