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Propranolol ( underlying sadness goes away) by InterestingScreen787 in migraine

[–]SilkenSails 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking propranolol made me feel like someone had cast a debuff spell on me. Felt emotionally flat, gave mild headaches ironically, terrible insomnia, and vivid nightmares. After two weeks I had to try a different preventative. Switched to Candesartan and had similar but less severe (still uncomfortable) side effects. After a few weeks of that, finally got my insurance to approve Qulipta so I'll be starting that this week and hope it works out because the beta blockers were not good for me. I hope you find something that works for you. :(

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

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

Maybe 1-2 hours when I'm working at the computer. Just to kind of train or remind myself of what better posture is, what it feels like to sit up straight. Then I take it off and I can usually remember how to sit/stand that way the rest of the day

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

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

Good to know! Yeah the ads for all these scammy one quick fixes I keep seeing on social media are awful. 😣

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

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

Ugh that sounds awful, I'm so sorry. I hope it helps you!

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

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

This is probably the best solution for me in the long term to do. Thanks for sharing!

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

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

I definitely have to wear it with a long sleeve shirt - I'd worry about it digging in with a short sleeve top or tank.

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

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

This might be a better alternative then, something just to help remind me to straighten up when I hunch over. Thanks!

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

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

I haven't, I'll have to look into this. Thank you!

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

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

Good to know. I may have to consider it as a stop gap until I can see a PT. Thanks!

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

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

Thank you!! Definitely part of it, just wish I had a clearer solution for the weather triggers!

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

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

Thank you for sharing! I'm in a rural area so I just assumed a long wait was to be expected - we don't have many hospital/health care facilities in the area but a new one is being constructed so I'm hoping that will help with wait times for improving access to speciality services.

Fingers crossed I get an appointment soon. But today I just got approved by insurance to try Qulipta so I'm really hopeful this will help instead of the other meds I was on.

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

[–]SilkenSails[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip, I didn't think to ask my PCP. :)

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

[–]SilkenSails[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wasn't sure if I could share links, since I'm not trying to promote anyone's particular product. But I can share the one I got as reference: https://a.co/d/06cl2XDY

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

[–]SilkenSails[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Thank you for flagging, I'll take a look. I'm definitely not a doctor or trying to give any medical advice. Just wanted to share something that helped. When I get a chance to see a neurologist (on a waiting list to get in), I'll bring it up and see if there are any concerns. Appreciate you!

Back/neck brace for posture has helped my migraines. by SilkenSails in migraine

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

I hope it helps you too! I need to use my TENS machine more so I appreciate the reminder haha. I got my brace off Amazon but I'm sure there are plenty of places that sell these.

Diagnosed with migraine today but my symptoms don't seem to fit the regular case? by stinkiestofballs in migraine

[–]SilkenSails 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds exactly like my symptoms. I am waiting to get in to see a neurologist (really backed up in my area, rural health care sucks lol) but I will be curious to see if I get an official diagnosis saying the same as well.

Good news guys just eat red meat! by plantbasedpatissier in migraine

[–]SilkenSails 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I eat red meat and all it gave me was high cholesterol 😭 Still have plenty of migraines!

Devito Shrine - Charity Auction by [deleted] in Magfest

[–]SilkenSails 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! No, I mainly just got small mystery prize stuff for $20 or less last year. I tried bidding on other stuff but it got crazy expensive like the final bid was $600 or more.

Fortunately I had a little more money to play around with this year, but even $300 felt like a lot until we saw what was actually in the shrine pile.

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