Greta
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My daughter recommends the Mexico City episode of "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix. :001_smile:
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Tex-Mex uses a lot more beef and aged yellow (cheddar-type) cheeses, whereas Mex-Mex uses more chicken and pork and younger, white cheeses like cotija, asadero, queso fresco, etc. Tex-Mex tends to use the same set of spices for everything, and it includes a lot of cumin.
New Mexican food is different from Tex-Mex but it's not really Mex-Mex either. New Mexican food uses a lot more green chile (and spells it with an e!), black beans, blue corn, cilantro, and lime. I think it actually has some similarities to Yucatan food. They use more authentic Mexican cheeses, too. (This assumes you're eating in a local restaurant, not a Chili's, although even Chili's will ask "red or green?" when you order.)
Is posole a thing in Tex-Mex? It's common in New Mexico. I think the NM State Dish is probably green chile stew, made with potatoes, tomatoes, onions, roasted green chiles, and a little beef.
I don't know the difference between Mexican and Tex-Mex, but as a New Mexican (who grew up in OK, where they also serve Tex-Mex), I was going to explain the difference between New Mexican and Tex-Mex, but you did it perfectly. Have you lived in NM at some point? Posolé is definitely a bigger deal here, and, at least in my experience, carne adovada too. I don't think I'd ever had either one of those until I moved here.
One little thing I can add: in Tex-Mex, a sopapilla was always served as a dessert, sprinkled with powdered sugar. Here, your sopapillas are served with the meal, because many people like to dip them in chile. But they're also served with honey, for those who prefer that. But never with powdered sugar, and a friend who is a native New Mexican once ranted about how when she was traveling out of state, they ruined her sopapilla by putting powdered sugar on it. She was pretty horrified!
Oh, and NM food has some blending with American foods and traditions that I didn't see in TX/OK: of course there is the famous green chile cheeseburger, which I think has made it pretty far outside of NM now, the Albuquerque turkey (turkey sandwich with green chiles), pizza places here offer green chile as a topping, and for Thanksgiving you might see mashed potatoes with red chile instead of gravy, and of course the leftover turkey will be made into green chile stew. Basically, in NM, it's all about the chile!
Now I'm hungry!
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My first thought was that it was the blue construction workers from that Twilight Zone episode, “A Matter of Minutesâ€. Admittedly, a somewhat unlikely explanation. :lol: I’m sure no one has any idea what I’m talking about! But I guess that episode made a big impression on me as a kid, because I always think of it when an item goes missing and then reappears.
In any event, I wouldn’t use that toothbrush!
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So honestly, if my dd did something I flat out said no to, I would think making her get them cut off might be reasonable. Hair isn't permanent.
It isn't permanent. But when you're that young and 5 years worth of hair growth was chopped off against your will, it might as well be permanent. By the time it grows back she'll be an adult. That feels permanent to a kid.
Not to mention, we're talking about a girl who clearly enjoyed looking like a girl, and who was forced to get a boy's hair cut (I've had pixie cuts before. That is no pixie cut. That is a boy's cut.) There's something really twisted about that.
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I’m so sorry for all of you who have migraines, and especially those who have it even worse! :(
And I deeply appreciate the further information and suggestions!
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Chronic daily migraines along with occipital neuralgia here, I totally sympathize.
Are your headaches primarily on one side? One thing I didn't see mentioned was radiofrequency ablation (RFA). I've had it done to my occipital nerves for my neuralgia, and since my migraines are always in the same place (feels like a grapefruit spoon digging into my right eye socket) I also requested an RFA of my right supraorbital nerve. Usually they test with nerve blocks first (depending on where your pain is), and if those are successful then RFA may be an option. It can be hard to get insurance to cover it, though.
Oh, and straight-laced (never experimented with drugs in high school or college), former security clearance holding person here who has found relief with MMJ.
edit for clarification: the radiofrequency ablation of my right supraorbital nerve was specifically for migraines and did give me relief.
My migraines are rather unusual in that rather than being on one side of the head like they are for most people, they are primarily on the back of my head. The pain will sometimes radiate into my temples, jaw, and eyes, but equally on both sides, and the back always hurts the worst. For that reason, I never thought that my frequent “bad headaches†were migraines until a doctor told me they were!
If you don’t mind me asking, does MMJ work as a preventive? Or do you just take some when you feel a migraine coming on?
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I have never had the headaches, but I used to get migraine aura. That quit when I began using fiber supplements for digestive issues.
That’s interesting. I have noticed that sugar will trigger migraines for me, and sugar also triggers, well, let’s just say GI tract inflammation and leave it at that. So I had wondered if it was about gut flora or something.
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You guys are a wealth of information and help, as always! Thank you all so very, very much for all of the ideas! You’ve given me hope, and that in and of itself helps more than you know. I am looking into everything that was mentioned, and will talk about some of these with my neurologist at my next appointment (in March).
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I'll give group tennis lessons to all who want to learn!!
If you happen to live in Albuquerque, I'll take you up on that offer!
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:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
This. I have known several people who found that certain foods were their triggers. Mostly it was dairy, but one friend found that *pickles* triggered her migraines.
Thanks for the hugs! Yes, pickles and olives are big-time triggers for me! As are nuts, citrus fruits, eggplant, figs, bananas, pineapple, vinegar, and a million other foods that I dearly love and miss. :sad: Honestly, there isn't much left in my diet to eliminate!
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Interesting. Have you tried a ketogenic diet for a period of time?
Maybe a device could help? The Cefaly came out a few years ago and I believe there are some newer ones as well.
https://www.google.com/search?q=migraine+device&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari
Yes, I was on a ketogenic diet for many years, and was still on it when my migraines first turned chronic. Going off of the ketogenic diet actually helped a little, but not a lot. I've read very mixed reports - some people say a ketogenic diet helped their migraines, others say it worsened their migraines. Weird, huh?
Thanks, I will check into the Cefaly!
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My husband used to get migraines with aura at least 1-2 times per week for years. He would have to leave meetings until they passed and if driving, he’d have to pull over. His maternal grandmother also had migraines mostly during her reproductive years that would go away during her period, while pregnant and after menopause.
I belong to a fasting group online (a Dr. Jason Fung group) and read how a number of fasters’ migraines went away after doing water, plain tea and coffee fasts. So dh did a series of 2-day fasts — maybe 4 altogether — and they went away completely. He’s been migraine free for at least six months. We both are starting up 2-day fasts again but just for general health.
Valter Longo and Thomas Seyfried are researchers who use fasting as a treatment for cancer and autoimmune diseases if you want to investigate more. Basically fasting kills off or recycles damaged subcellular parts and when you eat again, new stem cells are created that can be used throughout the body. (Autophagy, mitophagy, etc.) If you were to try this, it’s best to learn how to properly fast (Fung’s book or blog is good) and start with short fasts of 18-24 hours.
Triggers for dh were beer and peanut butter which he gave up for awhile but can have now with no problem.
Thank you! I've actually read Dr. Fung's book! Simply because I'm interested in diet and nutrition. I've never tried it, because, I think I must be the opposite of your husband in this respect, skipping a meal triggers or worsens a migraine for me. :crying: Especially with breakfast, if I eat even an hour later than normal, my migraine gets much worse. Strange that it could affect different people so differently. But I am glad that your husband found relief!
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The chances if your friends staying your friends with that much financial disparity is very low. At first it would seem exciting, but it would not last. Even if you WANT to help them, take them on vacation, etc. you would no longer be equals and they might not appreciate the “helpâ€.
There’d be indebtedness, jealousy, and the simple fact that eventually you’d not be able to relate to them in any meaningful way because the perception would be that you do not share common struggles and triumphs. Your friends might not feel comfortable bragging about their thrift store score, or complaining about their car troubles just to vent off some steam because it might be seen as “asking for moneyâ€.
There have been several threads that touch on this stuff here at the hive to much smaller and varying degrees, but the problems and pitfalls are still the same.
That seems very sad, but also makes sense. I'm not currently close friends with anyone who is significantly above or below my financial "class" so those relationships are probably a lot more challenging than I realize.
I can totally see the fun side of winning, too but it definitely would not be ALL fun and games. Smaller lotteries would be more fun. A couple or few million to just get everything set up for a smoother ride in life - retirement and college fully funded, decent house, vacation fund - heck ya! Bring it on!Yes, I agree that sounds perfect!
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Imitrex works for me BUT I rarely take it anymore. What seemed to stop mine (and I had about 20 a month) was taking iodine drops (and some supplements that you have to take while taking iodine like selenium and magnesium). It was like a miracle. It also resolved fibrocystic b reast disease. It's been 3 years since I started. You can find iodine therapy info online.
I'm going to the health food store later today, so I was wondering if there is a particular brand that you would recommend. Or are there lots of good ones to choose from?
ETA: Or maybe I should just get some seaweed?
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This is a real thing! Many lottery winners have been murdered by strangers wanting cash. When I win, I'm going to do what this current winner would like to do (though she already signed her ticket)--set up a trust, so that a trustee can sign the ticket and accept the winnings, and I can remain anonymous :)
I did not know that! I really am naive!
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But, folks! Why isn't anyone Rabbit!?
I think my husband is a combination Eeyore/Rabbit. He is a very hard worker. He is always planning for the future, and truly considers his life purpose to be making sure that my daughter and I will be okay for the rest of our lives. I love and respect him so much for that. But for his own sake, I wish he could allow himself to believe, at least every once in awhile, that things are going to be okay!
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I have tried everything on your list!
I have to say, that for me, menopause was the best thing to ever happen in terms of migraines.
I don't know how old you are, but hold on to the idea that it will improve in time. In the meantime :grouphug:. I get just how miserable it can be.
My OBGYN basically told me there was a good chance I was going to be miserable until I'm through menopause! I'm only 44, but my mother went through it very early (in fact she was DONE by the time she was my age). I'm not really having periods anymore, just a little spotting every two or three months. So maybe it won't be much longer?
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Has your neurologist mentioned hemicrania continua migraine? It's a very specific type of headache, only affecting a very small percentage of people. The only way to see if you have it is if you have a positive response to taking the medication indomethacin. I wasn't sure if you've already tried this, but I thought I'd mention it just in case. This was one of the first things my new neurologist tried with me, just to rule it out.
Thank you - I've never heard of this so I will definitely ask him about it.
I'm starting to grow a bit concerned that I did not end up with the best neurologist. He really pushed Botox from day one, that's obviously his favorite treatment method. He doesn't seem to be very well-versed in other options.
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I also found that I seemed to be short on some necessary things like selenium based on cravings. For instance, I bought a bag of Brazil nuts when I saw them in the store (oh, don't those sound good!), and then I couldn't help but eat them by the fistful for months until I abruptly didn't need/want them anymore. I would feel completely different and super happy every single time I ate them. It was so strange!
Try 200 mcg of Selenium. That is the one thing that I used in both iodine therapy AND my with my hypothyroid issue. I've tried hard to pinpoint exactly what worked for me over the years because it was miraculous and that is the one thing that I started with and am still on. It's the only intersection point.
This is the brand I use https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Selenium-200-VCaps/dp/B00SJKPBNY/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1518014629&sr=1-4&keywords=selenium&dpID=41ePC2YYRmL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
That's interesting that you both mentioned selenium, because I have wondered about that. I eat a vegan diet, and with the additional restriction of avoiding high-tyramine foods, my diet is *extremely* limited. So I tracked my food on cronometer for a few days to see if I was covering all of my nutritional bases. It showed that I was low in both selenium and Vitamin E, both of which are found mostly in nuts, and since nuts are also high in tyramine, I've been avoiding them. So, I wonder if that has made my migraines worse. But it's kind of a no-win situation since nuts trigger a migraine! My preference is to get my nutrition from food rather than supplements, but clearly this is a situation where a supplement is justified! So I will pick some up today. Thank you!
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That's really interesting, because my dh's chronic migraines always began around 4am too. It would wake him up and the rest of his night would be very restless after that. As the day continued, they'd get worse. Sometime in the evening he'd generally feel better and get a second wind because he felt good. Then at 4am the next morning a migraine would wake him up again.
No answers, but interesting how they're so similar!
Mine mostly come on early morning too. But things happen to bodies around 3 AM. I wonder if we all woke at 2 and had a couple of glasses water and a short walk if it may help.
Wow, that is interesting! I had no idea that I wasn’t the only one with this pattern. I wonder if it might help if I tried to drink more water before bed.
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I don't know. I guess it might still be a trigger? And apparently it's common for the headaches to overlay. I can see how they'd all trigger each other.
I don't know if have you tried muscle relaxants at all? I think if the cervicogenic headaches a trigger or overlaying & you can catch it early enough, muscle relaxants + analgesic often work & stop the progression.
What you're describing just sounds so awful - I don't know how you're carrying on. Can you sleep with your headaches?
Thank you so much for the information, hornblower! I am getting a pretty decent amount of sleep, otherwise this probably would be unbearable. The typical pattern is that the migraine wakes me up around 4am, it’s with me most of the day, but it starts to get better in the evening, so I usually feel okay by the time I go to bed and can get to sleep without any problem . . . until 4am when the cycle repeats.
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One thing doesn't keep my migraines under control. Over the years as my migraines have roller-coastered I've had to tweak, tweak, and tweak some more to keep mine at a level so that I can be functional in life. One thing hasn't worked for me in decades. I currently take:
Topamax max strength twice daily
Citalopram
Jigsaw magnesium
CoQ10
B2
Botox, 32 shots every three months
These are my 'maintenance' meds. Then about six-eight times a month, I still need my abortive migraine drugs, either Imitrex 4mg shot or Imitrex 100 mg pill depending on the severity, often repeated in 2 hours. I drink zero caffeine.
All that to say, if your migraines are that bad, you do likely need a combo of many, many meds. I HATE that I have to take so many but this is what my life has become so that migraines don't rule my life.
I had kind of wondered whether a “cocktail†of multiple drugs might work since none worked alone, but I wasn’t sure if doctors ever do that. May I ask what dose you take of the B2, CoQ10, and Mg?
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I wish I had some information for you, Greta — my migraines have been worse than usual for the past few months, but they’re nowhere near as bad as yours. :grouphug:
I hope you can find something that helps you, because migraines aren’t just painful — they’re also very depressing. :(
Thank you! They really are depressing. They have taken my joy and replaced it with anxiety. I’m seeing a therapist now to try to get some help coping.
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Could you be having rebound headaches?
I don’t think so, because I cut out caffeine, use triptans only very rarely (like with an exceptionally bad one every couple of months), and try to limit NSAIDs to twice a week. So from what I’ve read, that should be okay, right?
What makes Tex-Mex inferior?
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They are good with honey! Much better than sugar and cinnamon. But I think my favorite is the non-sweet version: dipped in red chile. So good!