Oh.My.Gawd.
Had a visit to the neurologist.
Long story short - can't take tryptan-based drugs at the moment because of other issues. Can no longer take propanolol as a preventer (ok, so it hasn't been wonderful BUT IT WAS FREAKIN' SOMETHIN!!!!!). No longer allowed to take codeine - apparently I've had toomuch and this is what is causing the constant pain.
So, I hear the observant amongst you ask, what the f*** am I supposed to do when I have a freakin' MIGRAINE?????
Answer - take 2 paracetamols. And then go to bed.
I'm off to lie in a darkened room . I may be some time several years.
posted by Twelfthknit at 10:08 pm
5 Comments:
2 paracetamols?! that sucks!
i would advise trying the 4Head stick - it takes about 15 minutes to truely kick in, but if you lose the head [as it were!] and slather your forehead in the stuff it feels like a numbing cold compress.
Much better than trying to balance a damp towel on your forehead when lying down!
It doesnt take the hair-covered head pain away entirely [unless you rub your hair/scalp too - I've never tried that!] but does at least provide comfort and a distraction from head pain as the forehead tingles its way to numbness!
it does nothing for nausea, but then neither does paracetemol...
hope you're OK.
Elaine x
Sorry you feel so bad. Hope you feel better soon :)
Virtual hugs. K x
:( Have you tried putting your head on something warm (be it cat, human or hot water bottle)?
The 4-head thing would be worth a go - my friend swears by it - but use with caution cos I just found it deeply irritating and a bit sore.
Feel better!
Nicola
Oh yuk, you poor thing. I can't take codeine either, which really sucks. I've been told to try accupuncture too, so I'm going to give that a go.
I find that one of the most frustrating things about endless hours spent lying in a dark room unable to do anything is the waste of perfectly good knitting time.
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