So someone pointed out that I hadn't posted anything new (this one's for you, worm), but there's not really anything new....except for the migraine from Hell.
Thursday I was scheduled for a sleep deprived EEG, that meant no bedtime meds, no morning meds and I had to get up at 2:30 am and stay up all day until my test that afternoon. I expected to be a little achy, but never expected one of the worst migraines in my life. I woke up with it about 1 am, and of course I can't take anything for it. I tried to go about the day as usual and do the mind over matter thing. I was on a field trip with the 8th grade science/energy bowl team for their competition. It took everything I had not to pass out or throw up during the rounds. Even the other teacher with us thought I was going to pass out just by looking at me. Finally I had to call my husband to come get me. We called the Drs. office thinking for sure I wouldn't be able to have the test, but they said to still come. At least I got to go in about an hour early.
The test itself wasn't bad except for the strobe light at the begining of it, and as soon as it was over I took my migraine meds, but by then I was so sick and it hurt so bad nothing was touching it, and I couldn't eat or drink for being sick. I had to take another pill a few hours later...you aren't allowed to have more than 2, I guess because of the heart issues it can cause. Friday I had to miss work 'cause it was like I was in slow motion and I couldn't read, look at the computer or the TV for more than about 2 minutes. There was no way it was safe for me to drive. I slept a good part of the day. Saturday I was still feeling the same way. There was still a little undercurrent of pain that had been there since Friday morning, but nothing like it had been. It wasn't until Saturday evening around 7 pm that I felt like I actually "woke up". This morning, Sunday, I'm just now feeling close to "normal". There's still this tiny bit of residual pain, and I still feel slow in my reactions, but I'm getting better.
I was hoping to start posting some of my stamping projects, but seeing as how I just lost 3 entire days out of my life, I'm once again behind. Maybe I'll have something for you over spring break.
If anyone has had similar experiences with their headaches and ever found any answers, please leave a comment here. I am so over this and all of the not knowing. I'm sick of seeing doctors and I'm sick of most of their attitudes. The one thing I want above all else, whether I get answers or not, is to never have another migraine in my whole life....really, is that too much to ask?
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Having none is too much to ask, you and I just got the bad genes! You may never be migraine free, but hopefully you can find something that could help. I am so sorry it was that bad. I knew you were sick that day because we were supposed to meet but I had no idea it was the worst one. I am so sorry you were cursed with them.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing that has REALLY helped me is getting Botox in the first of Feb! I go back for my second round in May. It has really helped not only to lessen the # of migraines I have had, but also lessen the severity of the ones I still have. I can actually take my migraine medicine and get better after a few hours (it is still horrible for those few hours), but it is much better than 2-3 days which is how it used to be for me.