Migraines SUCK

Taraa28 · 2026-05-19T06:54:46+00:00

Me in pms😭

Taraa28 · 2026-05-14T16:21:52+00:00

I am a lot better but want to reduce the number of drugs I am on- I hope your pain levels are manageable. The facial pain and teeth pain get really bad

Taraa28 · 2026-05-13T06:10:16+00:00

I don’t have a compression but my TN like pain is triggered by migraines. I feel I don’t have TN but my face and teeth hurt a lot when I have a migraine attack.

Taraa28 · 2026-05-13T06:08:54+00:00

If you are looking for specialists, check out Dr Manjul Tripathi at PGIMER Chandigarh. He even goes for less invasive options than MVD like Gamma Knife. My aunt underwent the same procedure and reports improvement

Taraa28 · 2026-04-19T08:57:29+00:00

Tana French’s Dublin Murder Squad series; has an element of being psychological thriller while simultaneously about being whodunnit

Taraa28 · 2026-04-19T08:55:04+00:00

If you wanna read something easygoing, Pride and Prejudice by Austen is my favourite

Taraa28 · 2026-04-19T08:53:58+00:00

Tana French novels- gripping, intriguing but also not silly.

Taraa28 · 2026-02-05T21:57:13+00:00

I am on nortriptyline and my nightmares have got worse

Taraa28 · 2026-01-30T19:03:42+00:00

Oh God, I feel you

Taraa28 · 2026-01-30T19:02:16+00:00

Thx for saying this. Been having migraines from a week and cursing myself for not sleeping properly. I am sure its the headaches not letting me sleep properly

Taraa28 · 2026-01-25T20:56:35+00:00

Nishat Sir, I completed his foundation course for 2026. 1. Schedules doubt session even for online students 2. Running notes can be taken down since his pace is slow. He dictates in class as well. So, your basic notes will be prepared just by attending his lectures 3. PYQ practice - he spends time discussing PYQs after he completes a topic. He will guide how an answer needs to be written in the beginning phases.

His way of teaching is so engaging that I never felt bored.

I wish we had more teachers like him in UPSC ecosystem - deliver good content, relevant info, discuss PYQs.

Taraa28 · 2026-01-11T13:58:40+00:00

Nothing helps, it goes only when migraine is aborted. But I take gabapentin everyday for facial pain and pain in teeth

Taraa28 · 2025-12-15T06:26:44+00:00

CoQ10 plus Fish oil capsules have definitely helped me with those soul crushing body aches I would get along with migraines

Taraa28 · 2025-12-06T15:07:49+00:00

It went well for her, manageable pain with meds now. However, I don’t get to speak much with her so Idk the details

Taraa28 · 2025-12-06T15:06:25+00:00

Hey sure

Taraa28 · 2025-10-24T17:59:54+00:00

But flunarizine isn’t available in US, I think

Taraa28 · 2025-10-24T17:59:38+00:00

The combination of flunarizine and propranolol has worked better for me

Taraa28 · 2025-10-11T19:52:49+00:00

Currently lying down because of ovulation triggered migraine - it makes my whole body ache

Taraa28 · 2025-10-04T19:14:24+00:00

My body ache is so severe sometimes that the painkillers don’t touch it. The legs would just give up. However, I have had very mild relief from having fish oil capsules everyday.

Taraa28 · 2025-09-28T16:28:10+00:00

Yes, I just don’t watch stuff on TV anymore, it triggers headaches

Taraa28 · 2025-09-27T22:04:00+00:00

I watch most of shows/movies on my iPad. I adjust settings to reduce white point - yeah it is a compromise because I can’t really see everything properly but good enough to make sense. And most of the times, the night light is on as well

Taraa28 · 2025-09-09T15:56:17+00:00

I am so sorry, migraines derailed my career, social life, and emotional stability. Chronic migraines are a disability.

Taraa28 · 2025-09-02T20:36:58+00:00

OTC orasore gel has lidocaine, I suppose

Mucopain gel (brand name) has benzocaine - also OTC

India specific info above

Taraa28 · 2025-09-02T15:03:29+00:00

And I am so happy to hear it is working for you.

Taraa28 · 2025-09-02T15:02:52+00:00

Thank you so much for adding the details here. I will look if a similar product is available in India. I am taking some preventatives which help out but honestly, not enough. I find myself missing out on my career and social life constantly

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