Migraine

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.

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

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

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

I went on a Panama Canal cruise.

You have such a good attitude about how the migraines affected your trip. Sounds like you had a good time.

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

Nut, I'm so glad to hear the migraines didn't get you down and you enjoyed your trip!

Glad to hear you were still able to have a good time Nut!

Sounds dreaaaammyy..... MMMMM... 10 day vaction....

Fantastic news, Nut! I'm so happy you had a wonderful time on your cruise despite the migraines. Hooray for Axert!

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

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.