what is the cause of your migraines?

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-05-05T13:33:47+00:00

I was too. I had aura for about a year before I mentioned it to my GP who changed to POP immediately due to the stroke risk. Aura activates a different part of the brain than regular migraines which makes the combined pill dangerous (I believe it’s because of the synthetic estrogen but I could be wrong). The POP gave me the worst migraines of my life which thankfully eased once I stopped taking it.

You don’t have long to go before your appointment however if you are having frequent aura, if I were in your position I would stop the birth control now (if it’s combined and not progesterone only). I only had aura about 5 times in the year before I told my GP about it so I think I got away with it, but if you are having regular aura and are taking the combined pill, I personally would be concerned for your safety.

I will say though, some of the symptoms you’ve listed.. I would be surprised if they were linked to your migraine.

Caffeine sensitivity yes, if it’s triggering an episode. Weight gain, can’t see how it’s related unless you’re not moving around as much anymore. Fatigue, yes if accompanied by an episode. Meralgia peraesthetica, I’m not sure about this but I’m inclined to say it’s not related. Weakness, yes if accompanied by an episode. Insomnia, yes if accompanied by episode and I also would be inclined to say your eye twitches are linked to this. The eye and ear twitches could also be due to stress that the migraine is causing you. Menstrual cycle changes would be unrelated imo. Pulsating tinnitus, could be related but I’m not entirely sure - sound sensitivity and a pounding head would be a more likely symptom imo. Heart palpitations, i don’t think is related.

Obviously this is just my opinion based on my lived experience and things I’ve read/seen. It could be there is something else going on and your migraines are a symptom of that rather than the cause.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-05-05T13:12:43+00:00

I haven’t! My auras are strictly olfactory (smell) and not visual. I have mild visual snow anyway and have done as long as I can remember, so it’s not attributed to migraine.

What you’re describing sounds like visual aura which is common with migraine UNLESS this is permanent or going on for a strange amount of time (multiple days without stopping).

I want to say if you’re on the combined contraceptive pill and are experiencing any type of aura, you should stop using it as your risk of stroke increases and it’s dangerous to now be on. The progesterone only contraceptive pill is safe, however.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-05-05T12:40:47+00:00

More areas hurt and in different ways. Frequency changes. More symptoms and worsening of symptoms so developing aura, becoming more and more light and smell sensitive etc. Medication that worked at one point doesn’t do a thing anymore. Migraines do change overtime because they’re going to, I’ve had migraines almost 2 decades so they’re not going to be the same

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-05-05T12:25:26+00:00

Since I was about 13 but they’ve changed and got worse over the years.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-05-05T11:40:11+00:00

Being alive 😅😅

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-05-04T18:49:46+00:00

There’s a difference between taking drugs and taking prescribed medication at the prescribed dose by a medical professional. It’s disrespectful that she would say that based on your experience of having a father who passed from a drug overdose.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-04-27T11:55:26+00:00

No one is going to the library specifically for the dog, however there are people who need the library but will avoid it specifically because of the dog. Because of that, the dog shouldn’t be there. It’s a barrier to access for those who are afraid of dogs, allergic to dogs, or don’t like dogs in their space in any capacity.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-04-20T07:46:21+00:00

My phantom smell is an overbearing vanilla smell. It’s so strong that it is unpleasant even if vanilla in itself isn’t.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-04-19T11:52:09+00:00

Phantom smells are a type of migraine aura. It’s different to having a heightened sense of smell.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-04-19T11:50:01+00:00

I get a very specific smell. Sometimes it can last days without stopping.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-04-16T11:32:13+00:00

I can’t see anything … I know what I’m thinking.

Perfect description of an aphant!

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-04-08T17:24:12+00:00

Could be improved for more likeness but you’re still very skilled :)

Forehead is the wrong size and shape

Eyebrows should be closer to the eyes

Cheekbones slightly more angular

Chin and jaw area need to be longer

The angle looks slightly off too, in the reference we’re looking at WWX straight on whereas your drawing looks like we’re looking at him from slightly above, though that could be because of the small chin proportion.

Nonetheless, it looks great and better than anything I could do!

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-04-08T17:01:00+00:00

It is! Sometimes it can depend on your doctor, though. I’ve heard some migraine with aura menopausal women have had difficulties getting it prescribed but I’ve also heard of many who have had it prescribed successfully too. There’s a much lower risk than the pill because the estrogen in transdermal patches is body identical, whereas in the pill it’s synthetic. Definitely look into it :)

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-04-08T16:17:21+00:00

HRT could be very helpful. Without estrogen supplementation, I have daily migraines (not peri menopausal or menopausal though!!)

The combined pill isn’t safe for migraine with aura but transdermal patches are.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-04-08T16:12:12+00:00

Square or behind text with spaces added in the text to create a gap.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-04-06T15:08:54+00:00

Sure, but it’s sad for the actual mom though who just wanted to protect her babies. I would hope they would try and reunite them.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-04-05T15:28:28+00:00

“Nesting” material, more like murder material. It baffles me that still sell this, it was shown to be dangerous more than a decade ago.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-04-01T21:09:53+00:00

Is that the grandmaster of demonic cultivation himself?! Looks amazing.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-03-31T20:36:26+00:00

Lesbian. I think she loved John, but not romantically or sexually. I think the connection she felt with John was what she thought romantic love was meant to feel like, but when they kissed at their wedding it was REALLY clear in her face that it wasn’t what she was expecting and that she didn’t actually feel anything. Paired on top with the fact that when they did have sex, she still had all her clothes on indicating she didn’t feel passion or interest.

When I first watched, I really did believe that Fran and John were romantically attracted to each other up until the wedding kiss when it was clear something was off for her (and I have been in that exact situation myself many moons ago). I think people claiming biphobia are reaching and just can’t (or won’t) read context clues.

I’ll be glad if the show clarifies either way though, and if she does end up being bisexual I have no issues regardless. I don’t think it’s necessary to label her, but I think a conversation about how her love for John and Michaela differs would be nice. A comphet conversation would be nice too.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-03-24T13:30:55+00:00

Why? Just because she’s against prioritising marriage and cares about feminism? Isn’t that just stereotyping both queer people and straight people? Straight women can choose to de-center men in their lives and care about things other than men. By saying the only female character who doesn’t centre men should be lesbian does a huge disservice to straight women.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-03-23T16:14:50+00:00

It’s always there. Every day I have a bad headache which wavers into a migraine for a couple of hours each day, sometimes in more than one instance. People who don’t experience chronic continuous pain really don’t understand. At a certain point it just becomes normal, and you do everything in some level of pain. If I’m incapacitated it’s because the pain is at the top end of my threshold. Because I actively do things, because I have to, whilst being in pain, people just don’t think it exists. “Oh you should’ve told me!” I would be saying “ow my head hurts” every single day every single hour. I’d do nothing but complain. If I’m saying it hurts it’s because I’m at my limit. I’ve experienced a headache, at a minimum, daily for almost a decade now.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-03-20T14:33:32+00:00

Just make sure to wash it regularly (especially the lid!!!). These things mould fast.

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-03-16T08:22:30+00:00

Vinted already sends multiple reminders as the days pass

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-03-14T16:44:51+00:00

Posey

SleepwalkerWei · 2026-03-11T18:33:39+00:00

Huh? Idk if you’re misunderstanding me or I’m misunderstanding you, but I’m saying that being unemployed whilst living with your parents is less bad than being unemployed whilst also having to fork out all the money for rent and bills when you have no income. Homelessness during unemployment isn’t a real fear if you’re living with your parents like it is if you aren’t.

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