I’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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I can sympathize with how hard it is for you to cope with migraines because I have a lot of body pain that comes from being a quadriplegic for 29 years. Sometimes all you can think of is the next minute because you can’t focus on anything but the pain.
My husband suffered for years with migraines hours in the dark vomiting tell he started taking Liquid Advil ,now soon as he feels the eye twitch he can take the advil and away it goes within 30 minutes
oh Lordy I just had one – (hoping today it is gone – don’t feel it this morning) – 4 days – I was ready to cry – did vomit – I like the drown it in water – that is my remedy for sure! (it doesn’t work much though)
I was knocked out by migraines 3 days last week! Luckily I don’t get them that often. I agree -migraines SUCK.
I have daily chronic migraines-working on 6 years now. They suck-and I’ve tried almost every medication they have out now. I’m stuck doing nerve block shots every month (as fearful as I am of needles I’ll suck up 10-16 shots monthly if it helps with the pain) to try and help. Being a stay at home mom of a very active toddler…and part-time teacher at a local community college, well that makes it worse. Sigh. I hope you find a way to get through this–I’m trying to really think about giving up work for the summer to see if less stress (well, work related stress…not financial stress lol) helps at all. HUGS
I was told by two of my friends that caffeine and chocolates are enemies of migraine…im not sure about this now though.Having read your tips (of coffee) and some fellow readers (mountain dew)…chocolates like snickers…hmmnnn come to think of it, that’s a nice treat!
I didn’t know you also suffered from migraines…
(( hugs )) from a fellow friend!
I have tried so many prescription meds to get rid of the pain when it hits and it just makes the nausea worse if I can’t fall asleep on time.
I missed so many days of work I lost count :-/
Mine stem from either neck pain or, more importantly, hormones – yep, PMS = migraine time.
Ugh.
I have heard that rubbing your temples with Tiger Balm and then taking a hot bath helps but I’ve not tried it yet.
Merrr!
I hate migraines! Mine are usually so bad I throw up. Fortunately I got prescription meds, just in case. For the most part I can stave them off by taking an Excedrin migraine when I feel it coming on. I need darkness and sleep. That really helps. Hope you are better now!
So sorry you suffer from them. I will remember your advice if I ever get one. ((HUGS))
I used to have horrible migraines when I was younger…I still get them but only a few times a year. Hope you don’t get another one for a long time!
The sinuses used to be my nemesis until I gave in to the monthly allergy shots. Well worth it.
Sorry you have to endure the migraines. I saw something on TV today that described it just as you have here.
I’m sure your advice is helpful to many.