Joanne Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 My pain tolerance is high. I made it through pneumonia without drugs, birthed over a 9 pound baby at home, went through repeated myrongotomies as a child, have had chronic allergies problems....... It started this am; I figured it was sinus and took some OTC. It got progressively worse....to the point where I told the kid "go on break until 11:15" when it was 10:46. I had already been laying down in a bedroom off the school area, listening in and kinda refocusing kids when needed. At "break", I went to my room. At that point, I couldn't tolerate any noise, movement, light......or even the thought of it. I thought my head was going to explode; it would have been a relief. The thought of water made me puke. The kids made lunch, called a client's g'ma to take them to the YMCA homeschool activities (remember, I've got 2 high schoolers and an another teen). I woke up once to find the note they left me and then again at 4:00. I'm at work now (in a smoky bar :001_huh::glare:). I feel better, but weird due to the pain that I was in. I've never had one before. But next time I hear of someone having one, I will understand. I'd give hugs, but I don't want to be touched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I am so sorry. They are the worst. If you get another it's time for prescription medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I'm sorry. Migraines are terrible. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 :grouphug: They blow. At least you were able to fall asleep for a little while. I'm sorry you had to deal with one... and then head off to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Oh man...they are horrible!!! The pain is so bad that I have to laugh when people are talking to me telling me they have a migraine in a nonchalant manner. Ummm, yeah, if you did you would be curled up in a ball somewhere wishing your head would explode!!!! I used to get them a lot, but now only get them once every year or two. For that, I am SOOOOO thankful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevergrace Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I don't want to freak you out, but, I remember the one and only time I had what I thought was a migraine, and it turned out to be spinal meningitis. If this is a new thing to you, please keep check of your pain. Dh even gave me straight black coffee, and held ice-packs on my head. Finally around 2:30a.m. I went to the hospital because I started throwing-up. Spinal tap confirmed it. It's been over eight-years and I still remember the pain. I was in labor for 28 hours, no pain meds. and believe me it was nothing compared to how bad my head hurt. Forevergrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevergrace Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Sorry, went back and reread you are feeling better. Ignore the above post. Forevergrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I had my first migraine at age 36. I've had migraines that were uncomfortable, migraines that made me feel like I was dying, and migraines where I *wanted* to die. They can be absolutely HORRIBLE!!! For me, I MUST take Advil at the beginning signs of one to ward one off. Luckily I rarely get them now, maybe a handful per year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandra Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 find relief from LIQUID Calcium Magnesium Citrate. Have a restful weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Oh man...they are horrible!!! The pain is so bad that I have to laugh when people are talking to me telling me they have a migraine in a nonchalant manner. Ummm, yeah, if you did you would be curled up in a ball somewhere wishing your head would explode!!!! I used to get them a lot, but now only get them once every year or two. For that, I am SOOOOO thankful! :iagree: Until you have a migraine, you really have no idea. I used to get them quite frequently, with attacks lasting for over a month, always waiting for the next one to start, knowing it was coming because of a dull thud in my ears. I feel for you. YOu have a lot of sympathizers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I'm so sorry -- the pain is debilitating. Glad you are upright again -- I had an awful one on Sunday and on Monday I was still feeling weird as the pain had been so severe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 My pain tolerance is high. I made it through pneumonia without drugs, birthed over a 9 pound baby at home, went through repeated myrongotomies as a child, have had chronic allergies problems....... It started this am; I figured it was sinus and took some OTC. It got progressively worse....to the point where I told the kid "go on break until 11:15" when it was 10:46. I had already been laying down in a bedroom off the school area, listening in and kinda refocusing kids when needed. At "break", I went to my room. At that point, I couldn't tolerate any noise, movement, light......or even the thought of it. I thought my head was going to explode; it would have been a relief. The thought of water made me puke. The kids made lunch, called a client's g'ma to take them to the YMCA homeschool activities (remember, I've got 2 high schoolers and an another teen). I woke up once to find the note they left me and then again at 4:00. I'm at work now (in a smoky bar :001_huh::glare:). I feel better, but weird due to the pain that I was in. I've never had one before. But next time I hear of someone having one, I will understand. I'd give hugs, but I don't want to be touched. Are you certain you didn't have a TIA? a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I've never had one before. But next time I hear of someone having one, I will understand. I'd give hugs, but I don't want to be touched. Migraines have definitely been among the most excruciatingly painful experiences I've ever had. I'm sorry and I hope you feel better. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangearrow Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hey - I was in the same condition today! Just coming out of my brain-fog about an hour or so ago. Mine started yesterday, around 10 am and slowly progressed til I was curled up in bed, desperately trying to sleep it off. I only got up to throw up a few times. Migraines suck. In a major way. I get at least one a month, sometimes two. They used to come more frequently, but I've figured out most of my triggers and avoid them at all costs. I usually feel like a million bucks the day after a migraine (all the sleep I've gotten, I guess) so I'm hoping that tomorrow I can make up for everything I didn't get accomplished today. I hope you never have to go through that again - I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Are you certain you didn't have a TIA? a Why? Her symptoms are exactly migraine symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I had a migraine about 15-years ago. It was brought on by a virus, wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Glad you're feeling better. My daughter gets them when she isn't taking care of herself, not eating right and not getting enough rest. That can be tough for a college student, but if she takes her meds as soon as she feels it starting she does ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoboys Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I get horrible migraines several times a month. I use a combination of Imitrex and Fioricet once I get one. . This usually takes it away. . .But, the Imitrex makes me sick to my stomach for around an hour. Migraines are THE worst! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 find relief from LIQUID Calcium Magnesium Citrate. Have a restful weekend. Tell me more. How much? How long does it take? Or do you have to take it regularly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MicheleinMN Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 find relief from LIQUID Calcium Magnesium Citrate. Have a restful weekend. Do you have some place online where you get this? I would love to try some. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 And (non-touching) hugs to you, Joanne. I'm so sorry you had to ever experience a migraine. I've struggled with them a lot since my late 30's. I can't wait for menopause and (hopefully) an end to these lovely (NOT) monthly migraines I have. Hopefully you will never have to experience another one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. H Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I'm a lurker who usually doesn't post here, but I heard of a migraine remedy that some people swear by (I do not get migraines myself): My understanding is that at the first sign of an approaching migraine, one must submerge as much of their arms as possible into water that is as hot as one can possibly stand for at least 10 minutes. The water must stay uncomfortably hot for the entire 10 minutes, so once the arms become tolerant of the heat, more water must be added. Supposedly, this works on the basis that when hand blood vessels dilate, cerebral vessels constrict (and vice versa). If one does this at the first sign of a migraine "aura", one can ward off the migraine all together. Just thought I'd share. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 A girlfriend of mine, who knew I suffered from migraines, had seen me in the midst of one, once asked me what they're like. I explained that there are stages to the pain. I'm afraid I'm going to die. I hope I'm going to die. I KNOW I'm going to die, and am grateful for it. At its peak, I'm afraid I WON'T die, and will continue being in that much pain forever. Since having RSD, my migraines have increased, in frequency, duration, and intensity. I even went to be checked out for an aneurysm recently, it was so bad. I'm of the belief that RSD has screwed with my right eye, as the pupil now dilates when I have a migraine...I think that its the dilation that causes it, as I've noticed it prior to the migraine coming on, so I don't think its a side effect of the migraine, but the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Why? Her symptoms are exactly migraine symptoms. Because she has never had one before, she is in the correct age bracket for one, she essentially "lost time", and although she stated she felt better, she said she felt "weird". TIAs are usually described as "the worst headache of my life", and have residual effects not unlike a bad seizure, which is similar to what Joanne described. They are also self limiting. It was just a random thought. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choirfarm Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Honestly, I would go to the doctor to get checked out. It may very well be a migraine, but I can think of other more serious things it could be as well. Since this is your first time, go to the doctor! Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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