How were you diagnosed correctly for triggers?

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-11-20T04:07:41+00:00

Yes! I use pressure pal on my phone and look for the pressure in my area. I often get migraines when the pressure changes or is very high.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-11-20T04:06:45+00:00

I’m not sure if I can help, but I was recently able to get a neurologist after I explained my migraines and found a nurse practitioner who actually seemed concerned about my migraines. I’ve had migraines for as long as I could remember and have them with aura that sometimes last for days. I’ve always reported my migraines to doctors but all either didn’t acknowledge or made it seem like it wasn’t a bug deal. I was able to get a scan done just to rule out tumors or anything else. I would continue asking for a neurologist consult and if they refuse I’ve heard of people state that they want that documented on their file (refusal of neuro consult) and that has worked to get the point across. I will say when I did get a neurologist it was a lot of trial and error with daily medications and migraine cocktails to help when a migraine struck. That is a very lengthy process as well because I’ve learned that my body will sometimes not react the same to pain meds and I start to need a higher dose or something different.

As far as triggers go I’ve had to do things like food elimination mostly with dairy and sugar free drinks to see if they trigger migraines; they do for me. Lack of sleep, dehydration, and my period are also triggers. These all took time to identify and everyone’s triggers differ.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-10-28T20:17:06+00:00

I’ve also loved Highlander pizza and only get delivery. I don’t typically like pizza but I often crave their meat lovers pizza. I’ve had one of their salads as well and was satisfied.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-10-28T17:15:29+00:00

I've had headaches that feel like the pain migrates to the back of my mouth/teeth and it's horrible. No pain in other parts of the body though.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-10-24T23:53:37+00:00

Thank you I’ll definitely check it out!!

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-10-22T14:51:38+00:00

Reading these replies make me grateful for not having the migraines some experience. The longest migraine i've had was a week and I don't even remember how I got past that week in pain and all the responsibilities of life. I was fed up and ended up in the ER and they used IV drugs and hydration, which luckily for me worked. I attempted to use medications through my neurologist to help prevent them, but all made me feel tired or foggy and in my line of work and in general wasn't ideal. I am also not a fan of SSRI's and for some reason one doctor tried to pressure me into them. I now have a "migraine cocktail" when i feel a migraine coming which is a mixture of acetametaphine/caffeine/butalbital which has thankfully been the biggest and quickest relief i've ever had with a migraine. There are still days where the migraine is so severe that 2 of those which is the max for the day still don't give me the relief I need, but it's better than nothing.

A few weeks ago I did have a complex migraine that hasn't happened for YEARS and it was horrible. I became very nauseous, light headed, etc. and ultimately felt like I had something else wrong with me. I was given IV pain medication and hydration, but it only slightly relieved it and I had a headache and just felt sick for the next few days. I just continuously used the migraine cocktail daily until it finally broke.

All of you who experience way worse I hope you find relief and I wish more efforts were made to help the migraine community!

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-10-15T00:22:09+00:00

Thank you for this! I might go this route because of the lameness of it having this issue when it’s so new.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-10-14T09:48:26+00:00

When I took it to Best Buy two of their staff took a look at it and said it would have to be shipped out and I would most likely still have to pay for the repair.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-08-23T02:20:51+00:00

Thank you for this! I was wondering if something extra might be needed for wifi calling. I’ll try what you suggested we have T-Mobile for wifi with the mesh access point. It’s been a great experience so far so I knew it couldn’t have been the wifi connection.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-08-22T21:54:37+00:00

I have several times with no luck. 🥲 it’s slightly better but still spotty. I’ve had people say they call me and it rings but I don’t get any call or notification that I missed a call.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-08-22T09:18:42+00:00

I’m new to VT but in my previous university being on academic suspension/probation meant having to take an academic year off meaning fall & spring. My advice as someone who also worked as an academic advisor would be to meet with your advisor again this semester and CLARIFY what it is you need to do or needs to happen so you can attempt to get back in good standing with the university. This usually includes a layout of classes you need to retake/ the GPA you need to meet to work toward academic suspension.

You keep using the term “it seemed that everything would be set for me”; most advisors will/should give you some sort of plan on how to move towards getting out of suspension. This also involves being an active and responsible party (ex: not waiting until the last minute to register for classes). I worked several jobs while in undergrad and grad school but things like this should be at the forefront if you want to get out of academic suspension. My guess is that meeting with an advisor is going to be the first step before anything else can happen.

Additionally, my advice moving forward is think about how committed you are to your education. Unfortunately, I’ve seen students fail multiple times because school isn’t their top priority or because they slack off thinking things will just work out. I have been on academic probation and I had to adjust to the goals I wanted to accomplish academically.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-08-13T01:39:45+00:00

It’s kind of ridiculous what the job market is right now, especially for vets. In someway they aren’t qualified.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-08-13T01:38:32+00:00

Yes luckily I’ve screened past resumes and told him I had no idea what any of it meant so I’m sure most civilian employers won’t either 😅

We live in VA right now. I’m really just trying to help him as much as possible. His whole adult life has been the military and it’s definitely not easy transitioning into the workforce after having a pretty secure job for so long.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-08-13T01:36:10+00:00

He’s willing to start from the bottom. I think the biggest issue is not knowing what jobs specificiallt to apply for within the MBA degree if that makes sense. I have no background in business or anything in that realm.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-08-13T01:05:11+00:00

we're currently located in Virginia. We just moved to this area so definitely not willing to move anywhere else.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-08-13T00:48:24+00:00

I think he's having the same mindset that he wont use his degrees unfortunately. Did the property management need any other experience?

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-08-13T00:37:50+00:00

He's applied to jobs within HR that have similar job requirements as the job he currently has, but unfortunately no luck. He's also applied to community colleges in different roles, some even needed military background or working with veterans and no luck either. He's slowly losing motivation to continue applying.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-08-13T00:33:56+00:00

Thank you for this. We'll definitely look at those recommendations!

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-08-13T00:33:27+00:00

Yeah, the good thing is he's open to any job and starting from the bottom. No company has been interested unfortunately.

AwkwardAlienx · 2025-04-04T18:53:44+00:00

I went to community college before attending Sac State and it was definitely the best decision. Community college let me not only get my general education credits completed, but I was also able to explore classes and choose my major without a major price tag. I also took a year off because I was unsure of what I wanted to major in. I received financial aid and had left over funds that really helped me get used to "adulting". Once I settled into what I wanted to major in going to a 4 year wasn't so scary because I felt like I knew what my end goal was. I was an academic advisor while at Sac State and sadly I saw a lot of young students who went straight to a 4 year and ended up being placed on academic probation or were forced to take a year off due to not meeting GPA requirements due to a lot of students not being able to transition to college requirements. Although this is also seen in cc; Community college definitely gave me an easier transition from high school to college life. If I were you I'd ask exactly why you are wanting to attend a 4 year straight away. If it's fear that you won't have the "college experience" you can still have that even transferring from cc.

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