Migraine

Good Morning, Everyone.

I hope today is a better day for everyone. I know it is for me. I was able to get into my neurologist's office and get some treatment for my migraine. I feel tons better.

I hope no one is stressing about Tax Day today.

The weather is suppose to be beautiful all week here in Dallas, in the 70's. I hope everyone has a pain-free week. God bless!

Time to get to work.

Good Morning,

You know, I really don't have alot to say this morning. Heather glad the injections have given you some relief.

Piper had rowing practice at 5 am today. We are having high winds and they are less in the mornings right now. I'm not sure how that works as it's 6:15 now and still too dark to be out on the water, if if the wind is calmer. I set the coffee pot for her early and did not hear her leave.

Last night I felt like all I did was work when I got home. Got dinner, eat dinner, cleaned up from dinner, started tonight's dinner, cleaned up from that. Vicious cycle for some reason. But I want to get to work so I can go to Garrett's game tonight. Hence I should be getting ready for work as we speak.

Take care everyone.

Cindy

Hi guys -

Feeling mildly headachy this morning. TTH from plain old everyday stress I think. I'm going to do some relaxation exercises to relieve it, take my various medication thingies if that doesn't work. I managed to talk to an IRS agent this morning - pretty amazing on tax day, huh? Only 2 dials & 15 minutes on hold. We already filed but needed some time to pay - worked out a payment plan with them. I'm glad a friend suggested that to me - IRS interest rates are way more reasonable than putting it on a credit card & paying those rates! I have to say I'm feeling very proud of myself.

Last night I cleaned garbage & recycling bins & their holder in the kitchen and got rid of the ants we had there from the first warm day. Yay! And vacuumed up lots of dog hair. Danny made dinner but I made an apple crisp for dessert. I don't know when I've had energy to do that kind of thing after a day of work - not for a long time. And don't worry, then I relaxed the rest of the evening. All in all, I'm feeling more on top of things, more energetic. I am very greatful!

Heather I'm so glad you got some relief. I hope you can enjoy your lovely day.

Cindy I hope work goes well and you feel more relaxed today. I know that vicious cycle feeling - housework is certainly like that - it's never all done and you never get on top of it. i know i sound wacko with my talk about housework lately - I just had not had the energy for so long and had been stepping over so much mess for so long that it feels very satisfying right now to get some of it done. I'm sure this feeling will wear off eventually!

- Megs

Heather, glad to hear you're feeling better!

Cindy, you sound busy but happy.

I'm okay this morning after getting yet another recurrence of my mig late last night. I took a Frova and a Sonata and slept it off. Full bed rest today to see if I can break this cycle. I have dr. appts the next two days so I'd like to be feeling well enough to go.

Bright sunshine here. Maybe a little too bright for migraneurs but still cheerful and springlike. The azalea my new downstairs neighbor gave me is still blooming like crazy. It's so pretty.

I have some chores to do that I can do from bed with my laptop. 1. Update my meds list inventory to see what I'm running low on. 2. Place an order at drugstore.com. 3. Catch up on the newspapers.

Have a great day, everyone.

Well I think my TTH from yesterday and today has finally morphed magically as it usually does into a big ol beast. I just popped a Frova.

Yep. I feel like the whole left side of my head is swollen. UGH. Can I just go home now?? I have so much work to do today and I just want to lay the heck down!!!

Time to head off to ticker factory for a new ticker. Maybe this explains the unexplained nausea/vomitting after all.

OK - can't change my ticker till I get home. "SonicWall" here at the office won't let me get on tickerfactory - this is a new program that our system administrator put in a couple weeks ago - of course it only limits the sites I want to visit! UGH again!!!! OK well I'll change it when I get home....if I remember, if my brain is still working! LOL

Good morning, ladies!

Sparky had a nice walk. It was mostly sniffing our neighbor's yard (she doesn't live there -- long story) and the median of the street behind us. At least it was a little walking. He's having trouble with his back legs, probably because of two deteriorated disks in his back. I'm afraid he's beginning to get into pain that he can't tolerate, and it would be cruel to force him to be in pain.

Head didn't start until 3:30 yesterday afternoon. Ended up taking triple cocktail -- Imitrex, Anaprox DS, and Skelaxin. Took second dose of Imitrex later.

I'm seeing double this morning and having some dizziness. Plus pain in the back of my skull. I've done the Skelaxin and might do the triple things. I hate to use it this early in the day.

From yesterday:

Droolie -- Three poots on you for going into work on your day off. What is the Battle of the Books? My PT Cruiser likes premium for its turbo engine. We filled up on our trip at nearly $3.50. Of course, that was the highest we saw, sometimes by over 20 cents. Almost have to take out a loan to fill up.

Trace -- Pumping your own water? I take it you live way out in the country. DH's grandparents lived really out from civilation, but they were on a rural water system.

Heather -- I'm glad you're having a better day. We're having pretty weather, too, but a little chilly in the mornings.

Cindy -- 5am practice? I guess that gives time to practice before school starts, but even when it's raining? You're a great mom for getting up with your DD.

Megs -- Good for you for working out a payment schedule with the IRS. They say that's the way to avoid penalties. Glad you got rid of the antws.

Laura Sue --= congrats on taking care of yourself by spending the day in bed.

Eileen -- I've had the TTH morphing into a migraine thing. I'm afraid it's trying to do that now. I'm debating whether to take the Imitrex/ Anaprox/Skelaxin cocktail. I've already taken the Skelaxin,, which I can take every day.

I hope today is great for everyone!

Gretchen in Mississippi
I didn't proofread this post, so I hope it's OK. Hard to read with double vision.

I didn't make it here yesterday - dh had yesterday and has today and tomorrow off. We had a glorious time yesterday. I wish he could have vacation every day.

Then I got some upsetting news. My Aunt (Dee) has been sick since Novemeber, in and out of the hospital with congestive heart failure. Finally, last month, they nailed it down to nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease). She had it one other time, in fact, it was 17 years ago March when I was there for a visit (and pregnant). She recovered then, and her doctors saw no reason she wouldn't recover now. The treatment is steroids.

She was doing well until yesterday, and then yesterday she started swelling very badly. Over the weekend she got "stuck" on the toilet three times. Weak muscles. They rushed to the doctor and he thinks the steroids aren't working. They're going to try to see the nephrologist ASAP. I just happened to call my cousin last night just after they got home and he told me what was going on. I could barely respond, I was on the verge of tears. I cried horribly when I hung up (instant migraine.) As I settled down dh remineded me it may take awhile to get Aunt Dee's steroids adjusted. He's right. I'll wait and see.

Other than that, Kath had her first session with the tutor I hired for her, off craig's list, that list is amazing. We sold a car on it and four almost new snow tires. The tutor seems really nice; we go again next week. And she's brought her English grade back up to a C. And she got three 100% on geometry homework. Good things given that the previous weeks were awful for her (and me, with worry.)

If you have a moment, send a prayer to Aunt Dee and my cousin Rick who is dealing with this right now.

Good Morning--

Got my morning sinus headache under control with 2 excedrin and 45 minutes of Oxygen. Thought I'd check in before I go ride this morning.

Eileen--I'm so sorry the beast has you is his clutches. Hope you can get home asap!

LauraSue--Sorry that you have to spend the day in bed. We sure have to spend a lot of time there don't we. Whenever my DH walks into the house and sees me on the bed, he starts going around and shutting doors to reduce the light reflecting into the bedroom. When I was resting because my shoulder was hurting postop (I would lie down to let the pain med work better) it got kinda funny. He is so thoughtful that way really.

Megs--I'm so glad you are having more energy. I have to tell you that more energy on my part still doesn't go toward housework! By the way, everytime I see your sign-on I get a bit tickled. My best friend and I bought a gorgeous mare for a song last fall named, you guessed it, Nutmegan! Her previous owner called her "Nutty". We hated that name because she is anything but that, so she's now "Maggie the Magnificent". I think the same is kinda close to fitting you too, maybe Meggie the Magnificent? We're trying to get her pregnant at the moment, but she'd make an outstanding competition horse too.

Gotta go--DF called and said she's ready to ride where am I?

Hope everybody with the beast gets him back under his rock!

Tracie

Morning again,
I cannot wake up to save my soul. Oh and Gretchen I did not get up with my DD. I set the coffee to go off at 4 am for her. She left at 4:30. I didn't even hear her leave. Sorry Sparky doesn't sound as perky as he was.

Deb I'm so sorry to hear about your Aunt. I had 2 great aunts we were very close to and as they aged it was so very hard on us. I hope all goes well for her.

Megs, we're worried about you and all this energy. Maybe that's why I'm so tired. You're wearing me out!!! You're house gets caught up, mine could use some work, you know 2 kids, a dog and 3 cats.....Just a thought.

Ok, got to move and make things works here.

Cindy

Morning all. I have half a mind to turn around and just go back to bed, but I can't afford to take the day off when my head isn't feeling that bad - not even bad enough to warrant any abortives yet. It's just one of those mornings when I feel like I completely can't face the day.

My stomach was a bit upset this morning - not that unusual, but it made me late for work. I'm not feeling great still. Vaguely nauseous. I couldn't get my new contacts in so I just gave up and came into work. I'm feeling extra photophobic today so it was not a good day not to wear my new contacts - I'm going to give it another try when I go home for lunch. And I completely can't even deal with the inevitable questions from my coworkers about why I'm not wearing my contacts this morning, and then if I come back in with them why I put them in. Today is definitely one of those days I just want to crawl into a cave and be left alone. Maybe with some internet access though so I can commiserate with you guys.

I forgot to bring something to eat for breakfast, too. I have some food here that I'll try to eat in a little while. Blech. I just can't deal with this today. It's one of those days where I have no ability to cope. The depression that came in on Sunday night has stuck around and that's just making it all harder.

Maybe this post should have gone into the vents folder.

Ugh, I so don't want to be at work this morning. My head hurts, I don't feel well, and I'm cranky. I'm going to call my new specialist's office again today and see what the hold up is and why they can't just schedule me already. I'm not above begging at this point.

Hope some of you are having a better Tuesday than me. I hate Tuesdays - worst day of the week as far as I'm concerned!

Megs, we posted at the same time so I didn't see you! Good for you on negotiating a payment schedule with IRS. So many people don't realize you can do that, but they're really fine about it in my experience of helping others with it. You are right to feel proud of yourself, girlfriend!

Deb, your Aunt Dee will be in my prayers. Sounds like a tough situation, but you sound like a strong family. Hang in there.

MJ, awww, hon, you sound so down in the dumps. I'm so sorry and can relate so much. I used to want the world to just STOP for 24 hours so I could catch up. Here's a hug:


Well, my migraine already came back, so much for bed rest. Man, this is difficult. I'm in a tapering off phase so things are getting worse before they get better. Don't worry, I'll keep a careful eye on the status migrainous benchmarks. I felt fine most of the day yesterday, so I'm in no danger yet. Just aggravated, like we all are! LOL!

"Women are like tea bags. You never know how strong they are until you put them in hot water!"

Good motto for The Tea Room, dontcha think?!

So, I wanted to try out this new neoprene elbow sleeve that WC is paying for, and claiming thta I should be fine to type with.

Instead of typing serious stuff, I'm here.

Nope, the sleeve kinda is not doing it. Mad pain- despite celebrex.

had a nasty migraine last night, and of course, when I got to the specialist today for my arm, I was postdromey and forgot some of the questions i had for him. (smooth, jamie.) But, it means that his nurse is going to get to hear another question from me in a few minutes, depending on a couple of things...

Just to let y'all know- even when I'm not posting, i am "here" in spirit- i do a lot of reading of the site to keep my spirits up! So, thank you to everyone for lending a hand!


And... the punches keep coming. Turns out I'm allergic to something in that neoprene sleeve. Rash and all! Benadryl and steroid dose pack makes for interestingly bouncy yet strange mood-ed jamie

Jamie, I know you're having a rough time and I feel for you with the elbow problems (two bum ones myself), but you certain have a way of expressing yourself that keeps me laughing. I hope your humor helps you.

Ook Jamie ss for the allergies, too! That's nasty. At least you have a good excuse for not using the sleeve that doesn't help anyway - if you needed one!

LauraSue I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. Hope you get through your taper soon. At least that menopause ticker gets longer & longer!

MJ I'm sorry you're having such a hard day. Why do people need to know all our details? "Why are you wearing contacts? Why arent' you wearing contacts? yammer yammer yammer." When I worked in an office (long time ago) and didn't feel like answering dumb questions I used to look people dead in the eye and say "because I'm an alien!" Mostly they laughed - only one or two ever got upset.

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Megs, we're worried about you and all this energy. Maybe that's why I'm so tired. You're wearing me out!!! You're house gets caught up, mine could use some work, you know 2 kids, a dog and 3 cats.....Just a thought.

Caught up? Cindy I think the chances of me getting caught up in this house are about 1 in 10000000000000000000. I'd just like to walk around without getting attacked by dust kitties the size of tigers. Kimi is heading into shedding season and I think the poor dog is going to live outside most of the time cuz I'm not goign to vacuum every 5 minutes.

Tracie that's funny about Nutmegan the mare. Nutmegan is what my Dad called me when I was really little. I'll take "Meggie the Magnificent!" But I don't think I'd make a very good competition horse.

Deb dear I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. Sending prayers your way. Keep us posted, okay?

Gretchen I keep thinking of you when I see Bradford pears - just because you mentioned them. My neighbors across the street just put in 3 new ones. "How- how- how-hatchoo! Pretty!" Sorry Sparky's feeling poorly.

I just got a gift of time, I guess you could say. Was supposed to go out to this charitable thing a friend has been bugging me to go to. I really didn't want to and tend to avoid 6 pm meetings cause I need to rest up around then! Running like a maniac this afternoon because I had to pick Rachel up unexpectedly. So I go to drive out again and Rachel who drove the van last had left the lights on and the battery was dead. Dan's already out in the other car on a business thing. I speak to Ms. R about it and she hotly denies even turning the headlights on - all I wanted was "Gee, Mom, I'm sorry, I didn't realize." I guess that's a lot to expect. Oh well, I give up my resentment - it gave me an excuse to stay home! And hang out yammering to y'all!

Now... I'm going to clean the stove! And then call myself completely done for the day!

- Megs

I must vouch for Jamie's good humor today (despite all the icky stuff plaguing her). I got off the phone with her about twenty minutes ago. We had a good old-fashioned giggle fest, cracking each other up to no end. Very, very good for the soul, and the perfect for the grey, dreary day here in Montanaland. Thanks, bud!