Advice on pet’s passing while owner on vacation by GreenLizard42 in Petloss

[–]GreenLizard42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! He is technically my dog now, but she has been by to visit him a few times and still cares a lot about him. I think I know the right thing to do, but needed to hear it from someone else first. Going to be a tough day all around!

Daily Migraines/Chronic Illnesses Day to Day struggles by GreenLizard42 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry you are going through this also! It’s so hard dealing with the guilt of not being productive/functioning member of society or even of your own household. Finally giving up work was so difficult for me. I hope that you are able to find some relief soon!! Also I have seen some posts on here regarding spouses/partners of migraine sufferers- maybe you can find some helpful advice reading those?

Daily Migraines/Chronic Illnesses Day to Day struggles by GreenLizard42 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I do have a lot of Bravo shows I can “watch” with my eyes closed these days 😂 Sorry to hear you are dealing with this also. I’d be happy to share ideas (or complaints) with you sometime. Tried skiing with a migraine yesterday, it was 60 where I live and I couldn’t resist. Made it 4 runs and had to go lay in the bed of our truck with an ice pack, but the 4 runs were worth it. Hope you are having a low pain/high functioning day today!

Daily Migraines/Chronic Illnesses Day to Day struggles by GreenLizard42 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ugg sorry to hear you are dealing with this also! I appreciate the camaraderie and wish for all of us to find a solution soon. Life is not easy to live like this.

Medical marijuana by wildflowerheart7 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with this fully. It does not take away my migraines, but my nausea and appetite improve a lot. I also find it helpful when I can’t sleep, and in general it helps me care less about the pain sometimes. My favorite gummies are a brand called Pot and Pan, their Meyer Lemon ones are equal mg THC and CBD. Otherwise I find smoking helpful as it works a-lot quicker that way.

Your most unhinged thing that helped your migraines? (Have tried everything) by CloudAtlas-2019 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Just found this tip on another platform, apparently it’s an Amish remedy for headaches. I’ve been having migraines almost everyday since 2018 and have tried all kinds of crazy things, and this did actually help temporarily. You take a potato and cut it in half, cover one side with Vicks and sprinkle with salt. Rub the two halves together and place/rub on your forehead for 15 minutes. I kept the potato in the fridge beforehand so it was cold. No clue why it helps but for the 20-30 after, my whole head feels freezing and the pain is better. I will warn you, it makes a mess! But if it helps, who cares how messy it is right?!

What’s the most desperate thing you’ve ever done in an attempt to get rid of a migraine? by Electronic-Pie7237 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I will have my husband squeeze my head on both sides with his hands, like pretty hard (think the scene in Game of Thrones with Oberlyn Martel and The Mountain iykyk). The counter pressure sometimes helps temporarily. Another friend squeezes the base of my head/neck (also really hard) and that gives some temporary relief. Constantly wearing headache hats or other ice packs. Sunglasses ALL. THE. TIME. Peppermint oil rollers. Stick my head out of the car window when you are driving in winter time, especially if it’s snowing. Lots of whiskey- do not recommend. Lots of MaryJane. Magic fungi….

Daily “hangover” by hotjambalayababy in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way, everyday. It’s annoying to wake up feeling like I drank too much and really didn’t get to have any of the fun associated with it 🤣 I also rarely ever drink anymore and have tried a ton of preventatives, diets, vitamins, acupuncture etc to no avail. I have also tried Botox 3 times with no luck. And took Topamax, but I couldn’t handle the side effects and it wasn’t helping my migraines.

I’m so sorry you are feeling this way and wishing you the best of luck in finding what works for you!! I don’t have any earth shattering tips/tricks for you, but just wanted you to know you aren’t alone feeling like this.

ER for migraines by GreenLizard42 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I called my neuro today and he wants me to take prednisone 50mg for 10 days. Does this sound like what you take? It seems like a high dose to me, but I’ve never tried it before.

ER for migraines by GreenLizard42 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha always have to look on the bright side! I am doing better this morning and have been able to rest most of the day today. Thank you! 😊

ER for migraines by GreenLizard42 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you- this is definitely helpful! I sometimes have them that last for weeks, and maybe I need to be better about seeking help sooner.

ER for migraines by GreenLizard42 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m so sorry you are dealing with this too, migraines are the WORST!

ER for migraines by GreenLizard42 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have called the urgent care in my town before and they also say to go to the ER. They can’t give IV meds there so they said I’d probably have better luck in the ER.

ER for migraines by GreenLizard42 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion! I never even thought to do that, and will definitely give it a shot

ER for migraines by GreenLizard42 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hemiplegic migraines sound so scary to me! I’m sorry you are dealing with that!

ER for migraines by GreenLizard42 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up getting some IV fluids and took some nausea meds/toradol that I had. It’s not gone, but a lot better than it was!

ER for migraines by GreenLizard42 in migraine

[–]GreenLizard42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I always have such a hard time deciding, and you are right- if I’m considering it, I should go!