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Coping- Or Not- With Migraine. [1]

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Date: 2024-06-18  

This is going to be a fairly short one. I've felt a migraine coming on for a couple of days and today, it's here. Anyone who has ever experienced a migraine knows the feeling. I've done everything I can. Nothing has worked. So I'm going to draw the shades, lay down on my bed with an ice pack, close my eyes and wait for it to be over.

I was first diagnosed with migraine at age 29. Right around the time I realized that I'd have to get away from my then-husband if I wanted to go on living. (I've since learned that stress can be a significant factor in migraine.) My doctor at the time prescribed Elavil. It was the lowest dosage, one or two mg I think. I was cautioned to not drive while taking it and to not exceed the dosage. I went home, took one tablet, and laid down on the sofa. I didn't wake up for nearly eighteen hours. Things happened in those eighteen hours. I never took it again.

In later years different doctors prescribed Vicodin and Percoset. Those helped a little.

For me a migraine feels like the worst hangover imaginable, without the fun of getting drunk first. The longest one I've ever had lasted three days. I've heard of people whose migraines lasted for weeks. Over the years I've collected several home remedies; strong coffee, Coca-Cola, Bach flower remedies Rescue Pastilles. Taken early enough they often help. But not always. Aspirin, Tylenol, and other OTC NSAIDs don't help at all.

I'm sure I'll be okay next week. And have something more interesting to talk about. In the meantime feel free to share your own experiences and thoughts. If a particular drug or other remedy has worked for you please tell me about it.

Thank you for reading. This is an open thread, all topics are welcome.

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