Got a migraine starting up

[Orrex]

I don’t want any medical advice, but I’d appreciate any encouragement you’d care to offer.

[wryter2000]

1. Take it easy

Lie down in a quiet, dim place

[Orrex]

18. yep, did exactly that once I got home from work

I'm hoping that the worst has passed, with the familiar, wrung-out feeling to follow.

Thanks!

[hlthe2b]

2. sometimes, just sometimes...

Deep breathing can help ward it off. Follow along for a few minutes (what can it hurt? ) :

[Orrex]

17. Didn't ward it off, but it definitely helps with the anxiety that often accompanies.

Thank you!

[hlthe2b]

20. 'Hope your migraine clears quickly...

I have suffered on and off for years... All the prescription approaches have too many side effects for me, albeit gabapentin (for my chronic ankle pain, now addressing the fun, accompanying neuro rebound pain) may be helping a bit on the migraine prevention side--as some studies have shown.

But, Excedrine taken before nausea sets in, one of those weighted head wraps, darkness, a deep breathing session, and my pup beside me is the best thing I've found--even if it takes some time.

[Orrex]

21. The nausea is always surprising

On the very rare occasions when I get a migraine, I always wonder "maybe I won't feel sick this time," and then it sets in.

I'll keep your advice in mind for next time. I have nothing but sympathy for people who endure migraines on the regular. Makes my biennial participation seem like a holiday.

[Nanuke]

3. Take an anti-histamine (Benadryl) and lie down in a dark quiet room. Hope you are better soon.

[SheltieLover]

4. Meditate on the day your popular morning post is answered affirmatively

[debm55]

5. HHAHAHAHHAH , so true.

[Orrex]

16. That will be a great day!

Until then, the daily deathwatch continues!


Thanks!

[SheltieLover]

19. Yw.

I hope you're feeling better. Healing vibes on the way to you.

[Kali]

6. hoping it is better when you next wake up

sleeping seemed to be the only thing that ever helped back when I would occasionally get them

[Orrex]

15. Thanks, and the same is true for me

My wife asked if I was going to take anything, and I said that all I can take is a nap.

My sister used to get them several times a month, really debilitating ones, and I've known other people similarly afflicted. I can't imagine enduring that.

[Clouds Passing]

7. I hope it doesn't materialize 🙏🏼

[Orrex]

14. Alas, it was already ramping up when I posted

I get them very seldom, but I kind of know their arc, and I think the worst passed while I was sleeping. Here's hoping!

Thanks!

[debm55]

8. I used to get terrible migraines. If I was at school I would drink a cup of black coffee. Used to take medicine from a

doctor to stop ,The black coffee worked for me. Best of luck

[Orrex]

13. My father used to get them much more often, and he sometimes found coffee helpful

Just trying to stay hydrated and maybe a little caffeinated.

Thanks!

[debm55]

22. Drink it black. no sugar, milk or cream.

[Orrex]

23. Wow. That's a tough order!

In my entire life I've probably consumed less than 16 ounces of coffee. To go from zero to black coffee in one go would be quite a ride!

Maybe I'll just snort the grounds straight out of the grinder!

Seriously, though--thank you for the suggestion! DU is always a good place to find support and commiserate!

[True Dough]

9. Hang in there!

We need our "Is he dead yet" thread tomorrow!



Hope you're feeling better soon.

[Orrex]

12. Thanks!

I believe the worst has passed, though I'll linger in that hangover feeling for a day or two.

The daily deathwatch will go on!

[niyad]

10. Sending soothing, healing energies. Migraines are definitely no fun.

Are you drinking enough coffee? Water?

[Orrex]

11. Not a coffee guy, but I drank a good bit of water today

I get them rarely, but my "tell" is a blind spot followed by the aura followed by the desire to scoop my eyes out with a melon baller.

I've been asleep since about 20 minutes after I posted, and I feel like the worst has passed, as long as I keep the lights low.

Thanks!

[debm55]

24. Orrex, I don't drink coffee, tea drinker here. Coffee was the only think that worked for me beside the doctors meds. I

to lay down as a teacher. As soon as the aura started I would hit the coffee table at school