How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

These Migraines Can Kiss My A$$

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drugsI’m not looking for sympathy….just need to rant.

Migraines suck.

If men were affected by these bleepin headaches that knocked you to your knees as often as women were, there would be a cure already.  Just saying.

Headaches that make your vision blurry, the world spin, your stomach lurch, and make you want to cry.  They must be the work of the devil.

I know I am not the only Mama suffering so thought I would share this.  Every trick I know:

–Nail that headache with Liquid Advil (or your drug of choice) as soon as you feel that familiar twinge of pain.

-Take your migraine meds right away, don’t be a hero.

-Drink a ton of water.  Drown that nasty beast.

-Try caffeine, sugar, a quiet dark room if you can get one.

-A hot shower or a cold ice pack might help.

-If you have to go out, embrace your inner movie star and wear those dark sunglasses.  Shades help. 

-Remember, this too shall pass.

After it does..it might try and come back.  Migraines are very tricky beasts. You stop the drugs and end up with the lovely “rebound” headache.  Keep drinking the water. Also:

-Avoid aspartame, mushrooms, all the fun cheeses that you love, say no to wine…all booze really.  Remember MSG is not your friend so no deli meat, hot dogs or prepared food. 

This past week, frankly, it sucked.  Thank goodness I have a good man who sent me to my room and made me lie down.  Rubbed my back and told me I was going to be okay.  ( I did wonder for a while)  You can’t be a good Mama or partner while trying not to cry from pain.

Note to self, probably shouldn’t write a blog post while heavily medicated. This is not funny nor entertaining.  Hope my tips help someone…PLEASE add you own!

Wishing you all a healthy happy week.

Hugs.

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    • Comments

    1. I feel I’m very lucky that I do not have migraines nor sinus problems. I’m sorry for those of you who suffer from either (or both).

    2. I have them…thankfully I finally have a preventative that works to cut them down from the 17 a month to 2 or 3 a month. Biggest downfall to getting them that often is that I hate to let them win. A trick that I learned that really does work, but you have to catch the bugger before the crazy light show, Snickers – 4 Advil – 1 Can of Mountain Dew (or the strongest dose of caffeine soda you can stand – I hate Mt Dew but will do it for this). Slam the Mt Dew and Advil, chase it with the Snickers and it makes the headache subside to get you through the work day.

      otherwise it is a cold cloth and dark room for me…and my medication.

    5. Oh my goodness I feel you on this one!

      I have been bothered by headaches/migraines/sinus headaches for as long as I honestly can remember!! With all of the lovely symptoms you describe…

      I have found no miracle cure in all these years, when it gets that bad, I cry, which only makes it worse, and TRY to let myself fall asleep, anything to escape the pain!

      I have been really bothered for the past month, it must be the weather?!

      Hope you’re feeling better!! Hugs

    6. Oh man, I’m so sorry to hear that you get migraines. Thankfully I haven’t had any, but I can only imagine how bad a they can be since I HATE it when I even have a little head ache.

    7. Oh my hell! There is nothing worse!!! The only thing I really do is retreat to my dark bedroom and try to sleep. That’s not usually an option, depending on the time of day, but it’s the only thing that really works for me, since I opt for the drug-free route.

    8. The first time I had a migraine and my vision started going blurry I totally freaked out. Good advice, the dark-if possible- always helps me a lot.

    12. I hear ya! I had a bad week last week. Headaches just about every day. I’m thinking i’m having the rebound ones, cuz I’ve been taking too many fiorinal with codeine.
      I do agree, must take as soon as you feel it coming on. Many the day I can kick myself for waiting too long to take my meds.
      If you can’t get comfortable laying down, try resting sitting. I just find the best position and cry myself to sleep.
      This week i’m trying to stay on bayer aspirin. Wish me luck.
      Hope you get a break too!