Migraines are extremely intense headaches and unless you've ever had one you can't begin to imagine how a 'headache' puts you completely out of action for a day or two. I've suffered from migraines since i was 3 years old, the same time i was diagnosed with CHD. I have no idea if they are linked or not but its an odd coincidence and something else I've dealt with since being a little girl. Migraines are extremely intense headaches that are made worse by activity and light. They make me very nauseous and i get sick almost every time. I've tried almost every medication under the sun and nothing has ever worked. I've had tests, xrays, seen nutritionists and specialist Dr's, as a little girl i was never allowed to eat foods with beef extract ( which sucked as i had a love for marmite and beef hoola hoops) and as a teenager they thought it might be dairy and i cut it out for years but cutting out these 'triggar' foods did nothing. After all ...
Born with an ASD, VSD & leaky mitral valve ive had 3 open heart surgeries at age 5,18 & 26. I now have a mechanical mitral valve as well as 100% pacemaker dependant due to complete heart block. This is my story of life with Congenital Heart Disease and hope my experiences can educate, create awarness and help others living with a life-long illness