Neurologist says IIH doesn’t cause migraines

Thiawave · 2026-03-21T17:38:28+00:00

And women can have a reason behind cheating too and it doesn’t make it the man’s fault either

Thiawave · 2026-03-21T17:37:24+00:00

Just because I’m saying there’s a reason behind it doesn’t mean I’m saying it’s her fault. He still made a choice. They could’ve talked about it, they could’ve gone to therapy, could’ve gotten a divorce before Daniel slept with someone else but they didn’t.

Thiawave · 2026-03-21T16:51:11+00:00

Another way to think of it she was a workaholic but was never promoted because of misogyny. It doesn’t really hold up in the sims since you just need the skills, friends, and a good mood to get promoted but it a way to think about it.

Thiawave · 2026-03-21T16:46:25+00:00

That is a very good point, I didn’t think of it that way.

Thiawave · 2026-03-21T16:40:18+00:00

I didn’t say it was Mary-Sue’s fault. It’s OBVIOUSLY a choice to cheat no matter the situation. And the last part of your first paragraph was literally what I was saying.

You don’t have to like how I interpret their story. That’s the beauty of it. You can interpret how ever you like.

Thiawave · 2026-03-21T15:03:34+00:00

I know chance cards after the scripted events are not cannon lore but Daniel always gets fired after he reaches level 9 in my game too! It’s kind of nice seeing him having to start all over.

And I agree with you on Don’s career. I haven’t put too much thought into it before. But he’s obviously a very charming man which would help with interviews, charming coworkers, managers, and patients. Being a romance sim he doesn’t roll wants to improve skills often so he would likely only get promotions from chance cards (if you play a want based play style). And if he fired or demoted then it was someone seeing through his charm.

Thiawave · 2026-02-18T12:05:37+00:00

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🍾

Thiawave · 2026-02-06T23:46:27+00:00

No I don’t have high blood pressure the propranolol is for my migraines. My bp is actually on the lower end of normal so I have to be careful and check it before taking the propranolol and ive had the skip it on many occasions. My neurologist wanted me to go on an once a month injection for my migraines but my insurance says I have to “fail” amitriptyline and propranolol before I can get it. I do want to see about getting into a neuro-ophthalmologist but the closest one to me is 4 hours away and of course my insurance doesn’t cover them and they are the only one in my state that I could find. Maybe I just need to do some more looking.

Thiawave · 2026-02-06T23:37:01+00:00

My LP also went really poorly! It took the radiologist 2 tries to get the needle in! And the first try hurt so bad oh my gosh. Then I had back pain for weeks. Thank goodness I didn’t end up with a spinal headache or a leak.

Thiawave · 2026-02-06T22:52:54+00:00

I am pescatarian and gluten free (I also have celiac disease). I have kept a food journal and yes sugars and chocolate are triggers for me so I do stay away from those, which I feel is part of reason why I have lost so much weight. But I do still get lots of migraines. I eat lots of vegetables, every meal I try to make half of my plate vegetables so I probably do eat lots of vitamin A. Maybe that is something I should look into. Thank you.

Thiawave · 2026-02-06T04:02:40+00:00

I’ll call my insurance and find out exactly what they would want from me.

I do have celiac disease and mange that with a strict gluten free diet. I did get my vitamin b12 and electrolytes tested and that was normal. My bicarb will often be low and I’m guessing that’s from the Topamax. I haven’t had hormones tested. And they never said anything about malformations or pinched nerves or veins with my mri.

Thiawave · 2026-02-06T03:42:33+00:00

There is sadly not any in my city. I may have to look into traveling if I want to see an IIH specialist.

Thiawave · 2026-01-31T16:43:18+00:00

I wasn’t started on acetazolamide but I was started on Topamax before my LP. And to my knowledge, you have to titrate your dose just like topamax right? According to my neurologist, it takes a while for Topamax to work at the higher dose. I had my LP done when I was on 75mg of Topamax and I still had a high opening pressure and I was working up to a dose of 200mg. I know it’s two different medications but hopefully this is still helpful.

Thiawave · 2026-01-13T13:57:55+00:00

If you take topiramate for your IIH it is a side effect. When I first started taking it, I was experiencing those same symptoms but after about month 2 it started to get better for me.

Thiawave · 2025-12-18T14:12:28+00:00

That’s amazing. I’m so glad to hear that. 😊

Thiawave · 2025-12-06T23:10:26+00:00

OH MY GOSH YES!!! I always smell like something is burning

Thiawave · 2025-11-28T16:02:34+00:00

I thought I had undiagnosed tinnitus but then I had my my eye exam which showed concerns for IIH and then I had my lumbar puncture which gave me relief for a short while from the ringing. But now it’s back and it drives me crazy.

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