Migraine
I had a migraine during the week. As anyone who has experienced migraines before, it’s not simply a “bad headache”. A full-blown migraine is crippling. Every breath reverberates through your brain as a crushing pain. Even the dimmest light feels like you’re looking at the sun. Your eyesight can suffer and you can feel on the verge of vomiting.
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I’ve experienced migraines before. The trick is to catch them early, take a load of drugs and hope that it either goes away or at the very least doesn’t get any worse.
I was on my way to see a customer during the week. Normally I have a stash of migraine tablets in the car. Without meaning to plug, the Tesco own version which are no more than £2 seem to work wonders for me.
Unfortunately, I’d run out.
I recognised the sharp pain that stabbed away between my left eye and the bridge of my nose but chose to ignore it. I had no other painkillers at all with me, so simply ignored the pain and went to see my customer.
Two hours later I’d finished and was feeling horrendous. A migraine was properly kicking in by now and there was only one thing for it. I needed drugs.
Asda happened to be two minutes away and so I drove there and popped inside. Their pharmacy aisle didn’t have what I was looking for and so I queued at the pharmacy counter. I dislike forced social interaction at the best of times, but being in pain I really didn’t want to speak to anyone at all.
Because it was late, only one pharmacist was working behind the counter. She spent a couple of minutes serving the guy in front before turning her attention to me.
By this time I was practically green in the face, wanting to vomit, squinting heavily because the lights in the store were so bright I waited my turn and, when asked, practically whispered my request for Migralieve, lest any volume in my voice makes things worse.
“Who is it for?” the pharmacist asked. I genuinely thought she was kidding.
“It’s for me…” I mumbled, battling the searing pain in my head.
She then proceeded to ask about a dozen questions before she could sell me any medicine. “Have you used it before?
Do you know that you can’t take other medicine with it? Are you aware that it is addictive?” and more.
I swear I’d have said anything at the time to relieve the symptoms. “Yes, it was me that killed off the dodo… Yes, I agree that iTunes is a magnificent price of software. Give me drugs!”
She then charged me £9.25 for the tablets. My own fault, perhaps, seeing as I was bent over, leaning on the counter. Perhaps she thought I was merely assuming the position to be rogered.
I resisted the urge to ask for KY Jelly to make the rogering less painful, but I was in no mood to be sarcastic.
Instead, I limped home, gave a couple of minutes thought to sleep in the car until the drugs kicked in and eventually made my way home.
by DannyUK
Twitter: laurabutcher91
on August 1, 2017 at 10:38 am
Migraines are the worst! My husband suffers really badly and takes medication every day to prevent them but when it does come along it’s awful. I tend to only get them when I’m stressed but end up having them for multiple days!
Better get stocked up on those tablets to avoid future rogering!
Twitter: Carriecakes80
on August 1, 2017 at 11:23 am
I feel your pain…..twice a week sadly!
Have been on every kind of pain relief since the age of 4….on pure codeine at the age of 7, which is not good, I got completely addicted to the stuff through no fault of my own and going cold turkey at the age of 9 years old, shaky legs, being sick and some of the worse migraines ever was Hell, but without pain relief, with a migraine, I sincerely want to be dead.
They can be set off by funny weather, off light being too bright, being too hot and sunny, being too cold, being over excited, being upset and crying, being over-tire, sleeping too much, being hormonal, lol, the longest time I went without them was when I was pregnant….probably why I have four kids lol.
I have begged friends and family to literally knock me out…and I have meant it. I have hit my head against a wall, just to dull some of the brain clinching agony…and on top of that if I am sick with them, I actually pass out with pain, usually only for a few seconds, but still….these things are a nightmare, and I am next going to be trying botox as a pain relief, as this has had some great results….there are some horror stories too, but to be honest, I literally cannot miss out on trying anything, as migraines ruin so much in my life! Even my wedding day was a blur, as daft things like happiness and excitement can set mine off!
I have completely given up ever drinking orange juice, alcohol, cheese, chinese food…sods law, they are all favourites! One day I will find a way out of these bloody things. Sumatriptan works really well for me, however, you get only six of them, and I have to take 2 per migraine, sometimes more if it lasts for days, and I am only allowed 6 tablets every 2 months, so, I have to pick n choose when I take the meds! Sigh! Anyone who gets these evil bStards gets my utter n complete love n sympathy, so I am sorry you get these bloody things too 🙁 xxxxx
Hi Carrie. I was just like you until my consultant prescribe botox. I have had my latest session today – it is administered at the hospital once every three months. I must admit it is quite painful because it comprises of 34 injections in the scalp and neck but instead of having 15 days of migraine a month I only get one migraine every three months – only lasting three days always 10 days before my botox is due. I take sumatriptan as well when I have the migraine x
I find the cold patches help
Twitter: tracyknixon
on August 1, 2017 at 8:00 pm
I take paracetamol and then lie down in a darkened room and go to sleep.
I used to suffer migraines until I had an accident and suffered serious head injuries. I wouldn’t reccommend it as a cure though!
Twitter: kaylzakamummy2
on August 1, 2017 at 9:27 pm
I suffer with migraines, I take two co-codamol and try to sleep or lay down with the lights off in a quiet room
I’ve had migraines before. They suck! Usually, I’ll drink some Gatorade or room temperature water and then take a nap in a dark room.
Twitter: JaneGorton
on August 2, 2017 at 8:38 am
I don’t suffer from them but my BF suffered severely with them. She had medication but had to go to a dark room and was in pain for several days. My sympathy to anyone who suffers from this.
Twitter: ujhunt
on August 2, 2017 at 12:11 pm
I am lucky enough not to suffer from migraines but I believe they are very debilitating
Twitter: GlorWal64
on August 2, 2017 at 12:54 pm
Never had migraines feel for anyone who does.
I have been fortunate not to have Migraines, but know a few people that do and it is almost paralyzing. I have heard eye masks, dark rooms, and try to sleep were the best ways to ease the pain. When I was at my Doctors office we actually had a conversation about treatments for Migraines because she had a poster on the wall. He said that they now use BOTOX to treat migraines and it has a very high success rate. He said that if you know anyone that has the problem to have them ask their doctor about using Botox as a treatment. You would also get the other benefits of Botox that help reduce signs of age in areas where it is applied. It is not a perfect fit for everybody but it has made it way through all of the approval processes to let doctors use it as a form of treatment. Also, make sure your insurance covers it and make sure they know it is for a medical issue and not cosmetic enhancement.
Twitter: mellysocks
on August 2, 2017 at 4:45 pm
When I was younger I used to suffer terribly and I had to hope I caught it early enough with migraleve.When I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and put on medication for that the migraines stopped and I haven’t had one since.I feel for you though my sister has tried all sorts of treatment for her migraines and the last I heard she was looking into Botox of all things as a cure!
Twitter: Debbie-Elektra
on August 2, 2017 at 7:15 pm
I get Cluster headaches nicknamed the suicide headache. Just to give you an idea how awful they really are. I have injections I always carry with me. If I feel the start of one I give myself an injection and if that doesn’t ease it. Then oxygen therapy is the only other thing that can ease the pain. I’ve learned meditation is a wonderful way of coping with pain, and it’s something that works very well for me.
The only thing that has helped me with migraines is Excedrin.
Twitter: MarieRFuller1
on August 5, 2017 at 5:11 pm
When I said, for with migraines. I take my aspirin just regular aspirin. Go and lie down with a cold washcloth over my forehead and eyes. And let go to totally let go of everything that is stressing me in my life. I thank God I haven’t had any really serious migraines for long, long time. I just have to go the hospital and take 2 shots for them.
Twitter: natalienewham
on August 3, 2017 at 1:10 am
Darkness, lots of water and cut back on/eliminate stimulants (caffeine, sugar, alcohol etc)
I’m lucky to never have had one. I’ve heard a dark room is the best
I find that acupuncture helps!
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Twitter: davisesq212
on August 5, 2017 at 6:25 pm
I will lay down in a dark cool room and close my eyes and hope I fall asleep eventually. The only thing that really works though is sumatriptan.
Twitter: LisbyBrown
on August 6, 2017 at 11:50 am
As my husband has found over the years take medication at the first inkling and don’t decide it might just be an ordinary headache.
I’m lucky to never have had one. I’ve heard a dark room is the best, lie down and take paracetamol
Migraines can actually ruin the day
Take a paracetamol, place a damp cloth on your forehead and lay down in a dark room
Twitter: MrRichTea
on August 8, 2017 at 12:48 pm
Cool Gel Ice Pads
Twitter: choccieluvva
on August 10, 2017 at 11:05 am
I have to say that I don’t suffer, but do work in a Hospital and the best cure is cold wet towels on your head and neck and take paracetamol stay in a dark room as long as possible. Not pleasant at all.
Twitter: stevenfairbairn
on August 17, 2017 at 8:11 am
My old housemate suffers. There’s only so much support to give. Let people recover in peace.