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Forum Moderator Wizard  |
I just returned from a ten-day cruise. Did I have migraines? Yes! Every day but one. Did I have a good time? Yes! I am so fortunate that my abortive and rescue meds are as effective as they are.
Whenever I went on shore, I carried my Axert with me. I did not take my Fiorinal with me, for fear of trouble with local authorities. In fact, it stayed in the safe in my cabin. The week of April 6-12, I maxed out on Axert, the first time that had happened in a very long time. But my meds worked well enough that I was able to enjoy all of my shore excursions. The only real humdinger occurred on Sunday, April 13. I had to throw everything at that migraine--including bedrest--and it still wasn't controlled until, after 6 hours, I could take another dose of Fiorinal. But then it finally came under control. The heat and sun on shore got to me, and after I took my Axert, it simply kept getting worse. I was so glad to get back to the ship that day! Anyway, I had a great time, and I'm home with renewed energy and plenty of pictures of wildlife. Nutcracker Forum moderator  |
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Sage |
That's terrific Nut!
 I sure wish your trip would've been completely migraine free...But it's GREAT that you were able to enjoy your vacation--even with the migraines hanging around. Where did you go, if you don't mind me asking??  jenny |
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Master |
I'm so glad you had a great trip- and didn't let your migraines keep you from enjoying it. Traveling is always a great joy in life! Hope you continue to feel better.
 Valerie |
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Maven |
That is great Nut!!
I know you probably wished you did not have any migraines, but YAHOO for those abortive and rescue meds doing their job, so you could CRUISE !!!Dar  |
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Forum Moderator Wizard |
I went on a Panama Canal cruise.
Nutcracker Forum moderator |
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Wizard |
You have such a good attitude about how the migraines affected your trip. Sounds like you had a good time.
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Sage |
Hi Nut - That's great news - and inspiring too! Sounds like a great trip. Hope you have an easy time getting your land-legs back! I've always swayed for a few days after getting ashore - I figured it's another vertigo type thing.
- Megs Free our brains from migraine pain my blog: www.meganoltmanfreemybrain.typepad.com E-course on Managing Life with Migraine at www.takebackyourlifefrommigraine.com  |
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Grand Wizard |
Nut, I'm so glad to hear the migraines didn't get you down and you enjoyed your trip!
-MJ my blog: http://rhymeswithmigraine.blogspot.com/ “HOPE CAN GROW FROM THE SOIL OF ILLNESS!” This is the theme of 2008’s National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week in September. Drop by and find out ways to encourage a friend, be encouraged yourself, and spread the word. http://www.InvisibleIllness.com "What will you do, if it does not turn out how you expect?" "I do not know. Nor shall I worry about it until it happens. I still have an action left to take; until I have exhausted it, I shall not despair." - Robin Hobb, Assassin's Quest  |
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Maven |
Glad to hear you were still able to have a good time Nut!
Sounds dreaaaammyy..... MMMMM... 10 day vaction.... |
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Forum Moderator Grand Wizard  |
Fantastic news, Nut! I'm so happy you had a wonderful time on your cruise despite the migraines. Hooray for Axert!
Laura Forum Moderator ***You're welcome to enter your birthday, etc in the Celebrate folder so we can party with you!! =) ***  |
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Sage |
Nut,
That sounds like a wonderful place to visit!  My kids want us to take them on an Alaska cruise someday--my older son desperately wants to go whale watching! I'm glad you had such a nice time! jenny |
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Forum Moderator Wizard |
Well, I do recommend the Alaska cruise--I did the Inside Passage in 2005. It's hard to believe there is so much beauty in the world.
Just take plenty of your migraine meds with you. Nutcracker Forum moderator |
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