Migraine

I know in the scope of things the on and off migraines I have been having the last 2 weeks are minor. I have gone more than 4 hours with breaks. So status is not an issue. They are usually a 2 or 3 in nature. Occasionally they go up to a 4, maybe 5 with some nausea.

And the reality is the are probably menstral migraines even though I'm not having a period. Prevenatives haven't ever done much for them. The Depakote is doing more, or maybe it's the B2 decreasing the intensity. I would go around prior to being on prevenatives with a migraine of a 6-7 for 7-10 days, so this is a huge improvement.

I'm still tired of it. I still don't like it. I really haven't had an episode like this in 4 or 5 months. So I see the neurlogist on 6/10, less than a week and we'll discuss it. I'm sure she will have words of wisdom, she usually does. Or she will suggest I talk more to my GYN. She may have one she works with and I'm open to changing.

On top of all this I"m not sleeping. Have no idea why. I'll talk to her about that too, but I don't think it's my meds. I was doing fine until recently.

I'll get ready for work now. Thanks for listening.

Cindy

Cindy,


Sometimes it just stinks, doesn't it?

Try to do something nice for yourself today.

Liz

Cindy,

I'm glad to hear that even though you are frustrated, you know what you have to do and have a clear plan.

I'm with you - address the sleep issues. It could be just the change in season, or I know I can't sleep sometimes if I'm even just a little tiny bit stressed.

I hope you get some answers on the 10th!

Let us know!

Cindy,



I wish I could snap my fingers and make it all better for ya!

Your pain is definitely not "minor"--Pain like yours wears you down and makes EVERYTHING more difficult!!

Hang in there til you see your doc again. We're always here for you!!

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jenny

Remember - pain is pain. Ours is just as real as a broken leg or any other kind of visiable pain, except "they" can't see it. Don't you think sometimes it makes matters worse?

I feel kinda of poopy today too. My head hurts, I can't tell if I am in Migraine land, lupus land, IIH land or chronic pain land. That is just too many lands to deal with. Let's call it pain land. I HATE IT.

Ohhhh - I feel better already. Did I make you feel any better?

Just because the pain isn't as bad as usual, doesn't mean it doesn't stink! I don't care if they are all 2-3. 3 days of migraines in a row is rough.

I'm glad you be seeing your doctor soon. I hope everything goes well. Hang in there.

Btw. I think you and I are having the same week. I can't seem to get a decent nights sleep either

Aw Nancy!

Do you have lovely overcast near you like I do? I feel like my head is going "am I gonna migraine? maybe not? maybe so? I don't know."

It really can't decide what it's doing today. I'm just glad my back pain is finally feeling better....now my neck hurts. Aw we just all need some nice vacation!!!!

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Originally posted by Nancy Bonk:
Remember - pain is pain. Ours is just as real as a broken leg or any other kind of visiable pain, except "they" can't see it. Don't you think sometimes it makes matters worse?

I feel kinda of poopy today too. My head hurts, I can't tell if I am in Migraine land, lupus land, IIH land or chronic pain land. That is just too many lands to deal with. Let's call it pain land. I HATE IT.

Ohhhh - I feel better already. Did I make you feel any better?

Thank you guys. I needed that. My day has gone much better than expected. Lunch always seems to help. I drank alot this morning (water thank you very much) and ate sensibly. Had a healthy lunch and my head pain has pretty much subsided. There is a twinge now and than, but I'll take it. I can think and focus.

So on to the whole work and focus thing. You guys are the best, you really are.

Cindy

Glad to here that lots of water and good food made the difference. Here's hoping that the pesky pain stays away.

Mary in NM

Hey Cindy,

So glad you are feeling better. A good healthy lunch does wonders....But, here's some hugs just in case Oh yeah, I will send a fairy over as soon as I can grab her away from the elves LOL!!

Dar

Cindy,

Hooray! I'm glad you're feeling better, now let's keep it that way!

Head pain go away!!

Big, huge 's for you!!

's Nancy!!