pbnj
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Post by pbnj on Feb 15, 2017 11:47:49 GMT
Tiptoeing in quietly... don't turn on the bright light. It's been 6 (or is it 7? days) since my head exploded and I'm still trying to put the pieces back together. It's not non-stop (or I would have chopped off the offending appendage by now!) but pretty much there all the time. Exhausting. All I crave is carbs when I am not nauseous (migraines never make me crave salad or broccoli!) Hoping today is the day I can say "hey, it's totally gone".
Until then... speak softly and no bright lights please?
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Post by lmenglish on Feb 15, 2017 12:18:58 GMT
Pat, I'm sure that you have tried every need available for migraines. My friend had debilitating migraines and finally did acupuncture which worked! Just a suggestion... Rain in the forecast but then lovely weather for the weekend. Just hope that it rains while I'm at the clinic. People don't know how to drive here much less in bad weather! Zumba and spaghetti is on my agenda after sou work! Happy Hump Day!
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Post by doordie50 on Feb 15, 2017 12:23:34 GMT
Good Morning pbnj sorry you have such a head banger - feel better soon Pat I'm waiting for the bug-man to come - just routine spraying but, so inconvenient this early in the morning. Oh and why did I feel compelled to tidy the place for a guy that takes 5 minutes lol Thanks for the well wishes yesterday. Susiq - Kitty is hanging in there, thank you. Seems actually a bit better having gotten a long break from all the vet visits.
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Post by marchby on Feb 15, 2017 12:39:52 GMT
Good Morning,
Pat - hope your migraine is over!!
Just a quick check in to say hi (I am at work).
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Post by hpeterson1951 on Feb 15, 2017 12:48:39 GMT
Pat- I am so sorry. I deal with chronic migraines also. I'm sure you've tried everything, but sometimes when you are in so much pain you just forget something. So I'm going to list a bunch of things and I really hope something works for you. Also sending love and gentle hugs your way.
1) Ginger tea- Prince of Peace brand crystallized honeyed ginger- put in hot or cold water. I put in tea. Don't put the whole packet in. Put in to taste. It can be pretty bitey, but works wonders. I normally forget this one. Fresh ginger- or even ground ginger steeped in tea and then strained out helps.
2) Stand in a hot shower with the spray directly on the base of your neck.
3) Ice packs- I'm sure you've tried this one already
4) Put ice on your neck and put hand and feet in bowls of hot water. This really does work
5) Smell essential oils- peppermint on a tissue and just smell when needed. Lavender also works. Put them on a tissue, lay down with it by your face and go to bed with an ice pack, breathe in. Be careful not to get the peppermint tissue near your eyes.
Most of this stuff only works temporarily but any relief you get is welcome at this point.
Call the doctor. I had to get a Toradol shot one time to make it stop. Finally gave me relief after about 7 days
I really hope you get some relief.
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Post by thyme2 on Feb 15, 2017 12:53:20 GMT
Good Wednesday to all. pbnj sending healing vibes your way. I will stop whining about the little weather related headache I have this morning. I have only had a few migraines in my life and I don't know how you stand it. I would be craving carbs too. It would be nice if broccoli did the trick. Feel better. I sometimes get ocular migraines with little pain, just the eye weirdness. Feeling for you.
Skin is pretty much back to normal. My Fitbit came alive yesterday as I gave it over 12,000 steps after not being able to walk much over the past two itchy weeks. Working on the dryness left behind but that is nothing compared to the wild itching. I am really hoping to get the mystery solved when I talk to the allergist. Have to wait for that.
Rain this morning but hoping it stays light. Nice that we are having the rain due to lack of snow. Don't want to start the spring out too dry!
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Post by susiq25679 on Feb 15, 2017 12:58:11 GMT
Pat - Hope you get some relief. Thanks for the update Doordie. Off to WI.
Update - Below goal so no harm, no foul from vacation.
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Post by SemSav on Feb 15, 2017 13:01:25 GMT
HI all, Hope you feel better PBNJ.. I went through a terrible time with those.. Did most of what Hper suggests, even had several trips to ER and Toradol shots as well. In the end (months), after lots of appoints and $$ it turns out I had a severe sinus infection... Thank goodness I now know what this means.
Going to stay focused on plan today.. Yesterday a little rough : -)
Hope everyone has a good Wednesday!
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Post by sullicat1 on Feb 15, 2017 13:03:52 GMT
Good morning. Pat, I feel,for,you. Hope today it's gone. Doo, glad you're feeling better & kitty, too. Beth, glad you're better too.
Not much planned for today. I have to,do battle to get out of my driveway. My snow peeps didn't come back Sunday & street plowers came thru again & left a mess at the end of,the driveway. Tried to push some of,it around yesterday but it's way too heavy. I am so,over winter, especially when it's bitter cold. Makes breathing so difficult. Is it spring yet?
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Post by linda72 on Feb 15, 2017 13:07:33 GMT
Good morning and I'm sending healing vibes to Pat with her headaches. I've got no words of wisdom to help.
I'm taking DH to dentist for a root canal. Not a fun morning for him. I'm going to go to the gym and work on the weights while he's there.
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Post by ksbruns on Feb 15, 2017 13:09:22 GMT
Good morning, off to MGH and an afternoon with DS...excited! Good to see you pbnj and sorry the headache is continuing. I support acupuncture for everything!! lmenglishHave a good one!
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Post by DebDoesWW on Feb 15, 2017 14:50:55 GMT
Morning everyone. ((( pbnj))) feel better :/ Hoping everything is going well for dina. SemSav totally love the look on your kitty's face. The best part is with sullicat1's underneath it sticking his tongue out, classic! Have a wonderful day!
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Post by NatureLover on Feb 15, 2017 14:59:31 GMT
Gentle hugs Pat - I'm sorry you are dealing with this and hope it passes soon.
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Post by dina on Feb 15, 2017 15:09:00 GMT
Good morning and thanks for thinking of me
Things are going well..flights were good with no issues or delays
Lots of snow up here which my girls enjoyed playing in yesterday
Today is the wake and tomorrow is the funeral
Have a wonderful day
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Post by 100gone on Feb 15, 2017 15:14:28 GMT
Good morning all. pbnj, hope you feel better soon. I totally understand the carb cravings when you don't feel well. doordie50, glad to hear Kitty is doing ok. sullicat1, be careful shoveling the driveway. Mine was snow with slush underneath and it felt like shoveling cement. I was hoping some kid would come by looking to make some $, but they don't do that anymore! Hope everyone has a good day.
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