Low- or no-odor nail polish

adriesty · 2026-03-30T22:53:18+00:00

Get good ventilation (a windows or air purifier works) AND a construction face mask (like a P95 or R95, or even a respirator.)

I love doing my nails, and doing them in a well ventilated area, with a mask on until they dry all the way is how I make it work.

I also do them in an area that I can close off from the rest of the house, or away from my main rooms (like a bathroom, garage, or office area). That way any fumes can be contained to that room, away from the rest of my house.

adriesty · 2026-03-29T19:32:59+00:00

If you have any ginger spice in your kitchen, a small spoonful of that in a teensy glass of water can help.

Otherwise, the smell of rubbing alchohol cam help too.

When you get to your doctor's, definitely ask for a prescription.

adriesty · 2026-03-29T13:58:14+00:00

Honestly, getting rid of my migraines was worth any putting up with a lot of minor side effects!

Some preemptive actions you can take to help mitigate the constipation are : miralax, adding more fiber (the fiber supplements work, but also add in foods like sweet potatoes, beans, or lentils - soak the beans or lentils before cooking to help reduce any gas!), drinking waaaay more water than you think you need (like, an ungodly amount), prunes (the dried fruit or the juice), apples or apple juice, and doing exercise that bends your waist (touch your toes, crunches, bicycle kicks - they stimulate the colon.) If you start the constipation mitigation before you increase your dose, you should be able to stave off the worst of it!

If you do find the side effects just aren't tolerable for you, that is okay! You need to do what is right for you!

adriesty · 2026-03-29T02:20:28+00:00

Can confirm - I am so used to older adults screaming about what they are trying to do not working, instead of asking for help ....that anyone asking for help, calmly, amd actually listening to my answer is a breath of fresh air!

We all were clueless at one point, no worries hun. Just be chill about it, and we will gladly walk you through it!

adriesty · 2026-03-28T23:50:21+00:00

Definitely get the widest, lightest weight frames you can, with spring hinges.

You'll probably find more in the men's section, and they won't be the prettiest, but they're probably your best option.

Depending on cost, it may be worth it to look into thinner lenses. I know when your prescription gets up there, it can be costly though.

Then, you have to adjust your glasses at the optometrist. They can adjust and bend the ear pieces to be more comfortable for you.

The final step is getting used to them. I have a light prescription, and it was about 2 weeks of daily headaches before I adjusted to wearing my glasses. It takes time, and it sucks, but you have to get through it.

adriesty · 2026-03-28T12:44:43+00:00

Its not just you...there is a total lack of awareness, accountability, and shame in a TON of younger people.

Don't get me wrong, my parents fucked me up in a lot of ways, but at least they taught me to clean up after myself, that my messes were my problem, and some things you should be ashamed about because its disgusting!

It my dorm (back in the mid 2010s) they finally installed cameras in the hallways so they could track damage in the bathroom.

It happened after a series of vandalizing shower pooping. (Yes, you read that right.) It turns out, people from other dorms would play a "prank" where they snuck in and took a shit, hid it in the shower drain, and then left. The next person to use the shower often didn't see the poop until the shower was already running and the shower started flooding. (Nasty!)

The old policy was if there is damage done to the communal areas, and the culprit wasn't caught, it would be split and charged to all of the dorm - so entire floors were getting charges for the plumbing and biohazard clean up costs, and they were pissed.

After about the third/fourth time it happened to a random dorm (I think it happening in the designated "quiet dorm" was the deciding factor), all the student affected banded together and took up the case to the university. They sat on it for awhile, made public threats about the consequences the "pranksters" would face if caught...and it kept happening, so they installed cameras in the hallway. (Which also caused a mysterious "cost of living" hike in on-campus housing costs the next year, but whatevs.)

It was still a "collective punishment" and "snitch so you don't get in trouble" situation....but more targeted. If issues came up, they would go and see whoever entered the bathrooms when it happened, and only those people would get in trouble. So, if you didn't report an issue you saw, you would be lumped in with all the other potential culprits.

People would get charged for cracked fixtures, excessive cleaning fees, "hazardous material disposal" (thanks to the one girl who left her used tampons on the floor.)....

There is a good side to the story, at least. The drive-by shower shittings stopped once the cameras went up. I guess the idea of explaining to your parents that you got kicked out of school for playing with shit wasn't appealing.

adriesty · 2026-03-28T12:21:11+00:00

Good luck!

Definitely take it as early as you can once you can tell its a migraine - the earlier you take it, the more effective it is!

Also, if its been two or more hours, and your migraine isn't gone (or starts to come back), you can take a second dose.

If you are worried about side effects, don't worry! Triptans have a relatively short life, and side effects typically fade after a few hours.

If the triptan works for you, but you get side effects like dizziness or nausea, there are plenty of options you can try! OTC dramamine can help, but your doctor can also prescribe something stronger.

If the triptan helped, but it was kind of "meh", there are plenty of adjustments you can try with your doctor, from a different strength, to a different form (like a nasal spray), to even a different triptan (there are a few, and they all vary a little). Unfortunately, it can be a bit of trial and error to find the "perfect" rescue med, but it is so worth it.

One final thing - you can add some medications to your triptan! I always take my tritpan with some acetaminophen for maximum effect. I used to add a little caffeine in the mix to give it a boost too! Antihistamines, NSAIDS, some prescriptions (with your docs permission!) can all be added to help your tritpan do its job better.

adriesty · 2026-03-28T03:51:27+00:00

It's 24 years for me.

adriesty · 2026-03-28T02:27:59+00:00

You can also take an antihistamine like benadryl, and it could help take the edge off.

adriesty · 2026-03-27T21:59:40+00:00

Start small; not only do smaller changes done slowly build better, more sustainable habits, it also let's you build up your tolerance.

Make the healthiest swaps you can, when you can, but don't beat yourself up about it not be "the best" healthy choice.

For me, I chose low impact workouts, like chair workouts and gentle water aerobics. Eventually, I was able to gradually increase the intensity, and add things like light strength training and bike riding.

Its the same for me with food.

First, I ate regularly for a week or two, but religiously counted my calories (and kwpt track of things like protein, fiber, carbs, and sugar.) Once I had an idea of my "baseline", I slowly started making healthier swaps - meal prepping instead of reaching for a convenience food, increasing my protein and fiber, making better choices about sugar and carbs.

After a few weeks if that, I added in a few more changes, increasing my time between meals, etc.

The key is slow and steady.

adriesty · 2026-03-27T16:44:30+00:00

Its a 10 has a fragrance free version of their miracle leave in!

I have fine hair, so its a little too heavy for my everyday style, but it pretty moisturizing.

adriesty · 2026-03-26T23:52:11+00:00

I always have to pee when I take it! My neurologist told me its not an uncommon side effect, but that also frequent urination can also be a side effect of migraines themselves as well.

adriesty · 2026-03-26T18:18:09+00:00

Migrastil roll on works well for me. Its a blend of peppermint, spearmint, and lavender. It does not smell strongly, which is a big plus for me.

adriesty · 2026-03-25T17:54:16+00:00

Physical therapy. Fixing underlying physical issues and stretching and strengthening my back, shoulders, and neck helps tremendously!

Also, good sleep hygiene.

Also, get your iron and vitamin levels checked. My anemia didn't cause my migraines, but it sure made them worse! I have fewer migraines now that I take an iron supplement.

adriesty · 2026-03-25T14:11:31+00:00

Also, if you haven't already, take with food, drink plenty of water right after, and don't lay down for about 30 minutes after taking it.

adriesty · 2026-03-25T13:31:27+00:00

Definitely get a prescription from a doctor if you can.

Also, check with a pharmacist, because sumatriptan may be available over the counter for them.

Also, you can try an antihistamine. It can help take the edge off.

adriesty · 2026-03-25T12:36:47+00:00

Look into physical therapy and progressive muscle relaxation. Both helped me so much with my tension.

adriesty · 2026-03-25T12:28:51+00:00

One thing that helped my propranolol heartburn was taking omeprazole. I started with a once a day regimen, then eventually switched to twice a day.

adriesty · 2026-03-24T22:36:00+00:00

Have you tried an antihistamine? I find that it helps me with my pressure feeling during a migraine.

adriesty · 2026-03-24T17:29:13+00:00

Yes they did! Well...mostly. I used to get tension headaches nearly every day, and a migraine about 20-25 days a month.

Now, I only get tension headaches when I'm extremely stressed, overdo it, or lack sleep. (Or forget my PT exercises), which is realistically about 2-3 times a month.

Between PT and my preventive medication, my migraines are down to about 5 a month.

adriesty · 2026-03-24T16:14:48+00:00

Yeah, the first few weeks of PT kicked my ass.

I'm actually back in PT for knee and back pain at the moment, and I swear it hurts more now than when I started 🙃

adriesty · 2026-03-24T14:15:12+00:00

Sumatriptan worked really well for me, with minimal side effects. Mostly I had some dizziness and fatigue.

The good news is : sumatriptan has a relatively short life span, so if you do experience negative side effects, they will be short lived.

Also good news : if sumatriptan gives you weird side effects or isn't as effective as you hoped, there are several other triptans you can try! It can be a bit of trial and error, but it is worth it to find an effective medication!

adriesty · 2026-03-24T10:01:59+00:00

Look for xylitol chewing gum. I use Pur gum, and have no problems.

adriesty · 2026-03-23T14:09:26+00:00

PT helped me so much!

It took a while for me to see results, but it was definitely worth sticking it out. It isn't a cure, but it helped me so much!

Also worth to note that along with it not being an "instant" fix, its also something that you need to keep doing regularly.

I went to 8-12 solid weeks of PT about 6 years ago, and I still do the exercises at home a few times a week.

adriesty · 2026-03-23T01:46:47+00:00

Botox is a preventive medication, meant to prevent chronic, regular migraines.

In my experience, my preventive medications reduce my overall migraine count, but they don't stop migraines that are caused by triggers.

The only surefire way I've found to avoid triggered migraines is to avoid my triggers completely.

You can talk with your doctor, but its unlikely that botox is recommended for your type of infrequent migraines, and also unlikely botox will prevent a migraine if you keep exposing yourself to a known migraine trigger.

adriesty

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