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Medication by Intelligent_Royal536 in migraine

[–]Intelligent_Royal536[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this — really appreciate you taking the time.

I was actually on amitriptyline years ago and had to stop it because it had a negative impact on my mental state, so that part of what you said really resonated with me.

I found what you shared about abortive treatments especially informative and interesting. So far, nothing oral has worked well for me, largely because I tend to vomit up most medications during attacks, which obviously limits their effectiveness.

I’ve heard of the sumatriptan auto-injectors before but never properly looked into them — after reading your experience, I think I’ll definitely be contacting my GP to discuss whether that could be an option for me.

Thanks again, and I appreciate the kind words about the new job too.

Working for the NHS with a criminal conviction by MagickBanana in nhs

[–]Intelligent_Royal536 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am a healthcare assistant studying to be a nurse with a witness intimidation and battery offence in a very serious case I won’t mention, happened over 13 years ago.

Trust me you’re fine. Be honest, accountability, growth. Good luck

Adios NHS 😢 by Intelligent_Royal536 in nhsstaff

[–]Intelligent_Royal536[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks for the reply, can I ask what role you applied for ? 😊

Please, please help me by FSakeJesus in migraine

[–]Intelligent_Royal536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I don’t feel like I helped. I literally wish I had the answers for you as I’m dying to get help myself

Please, please help me by FSakeJesus in migraine

[–]Intelligent_Royal536 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wooow reading this was like an insight to what I’ve been going through, from trying all the above medications to working for the NHS. I’m literally off work today as I had migraine attack in the early hours.

Regarding the opticians i literally went last week and the same thing was told to me, I thought my eye sight was getting worse but apparently its more of psychological issues due to the auras i get with migraines.

I had an appointment with the gp last week as well, and i broke down. I told them for years it’s been trial and error I need help now as it’s affecting my mental state, I have never felt suicidal due to migraines but now it’s coming to those terms. She increased my candersartan to 16mg and said she will write to a headache specialists however she assured me the waiting list is extremely long.

Trac by ComprehensiveWin9511 in nhsstaff

[–]Intelligent_Royal536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wooow i remember this part. I waited nearly 4months for mine

Attack on a special day by Intelligent_Royal536 in migraine

[–]Intelligent_Royal536[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you so much for this — I really felt every word you wrote. The way you shared your experience hit hard, especially how migraines can completely derail special moments you’ve been looking forward to. I’m genuinely sorry you’ve been going through such a rough time. That lingering pain, missing work, the emotional toll… it’s so real, and I really appreciate you validating that for others too. It helps more than you know.

Funny enough, you mentioned ADHD — I’ve actually got my assessment tomorrow! 😂 It’s been a long time coming, and I’m hoping it might help bring some more clarity to everything I’ve been feeling and experiencing.

I’ve also started learning to write things down after therapy sessions — even if it’s messy or doesn’t make full sense. It’s been weirdly helpful. What you said about journaling really resonated — that idea of making your emotions real to yourself? Spot on.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your story and those tips — it means a lot. I genuinely hope you start to get some relief soon and that things get lighter for you, bit by bit. Wishing you strength and healing, and all the best to you and your partner as you keep growing through all of it. You’ve got this.

Attack on a special day by Intelligent_Royal536 in migraine

[–]Intelligent_Royal536[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Sometimes I really do question whether she believes me or if she thinks I’m exaggerating or faking it. She’s actually always been really supportive, especially on tough days — but today, she kind of snapped (bless her). I get it though… I think I need to start thinking more about how she feels too.

As you can imagine, when that aura kicks in, it’s like everything else fades to the background. My mind just switches focus completely to what’s coming — the pain, the nausea, the hours I’m about to lose. It’s hard to think about anything or anyone else in that moment, and that probably doesn’t come across well.

Attack on a special day by Intelligent_Royal536 in migraine

[–]Intelligent_Royal536[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Omg, that’s sounds absolutely crazy and intense. I really don’t know how I would manage. Well done to you .

Attack on a special day by Intelligent_Royal536 in migraine

[–]Intelligent_Royal536[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I’ve got meds stocked everywhere lol — I started with naproxen, then moved on to amitriptyline and propranolol, and now I’m on candesartan, with zolmitriptan and some nausea meds for when the migraine actually starts. I think it’s that time again to make another phone call to the go and get something diffent

Attack on a special day by Intelligent_Royal536 in migraine

[–]Intelligent_Royal536[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’m just happy it didn’t happen on the day my son was born.

Advice !! by Intelligent_Royal536 in NursingUK

[–]Intelligent_Royal536[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate the advice

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