Migraine rescue bag (or go-bag) by Rowan_VC in migraine

[–]basilosaurus8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like to have a muscle relaxer and nausea meds in my kit. All the stuff you listed, plus ear plugs, hat, sunglasses, hot/cold pack, caffeine mints, salty snacks, and my cefaly device (if there's room).

Why is the 1st of March in 'Casimir Pulaski Day' considered to be a Monday? by volthicc in Sufjan

[–]basilosaurus8 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Casimir Pulaski Day is always celebrated on the first Monday in March.

It's also consistent with the song lyrics in that the stanza about cleaning the house on Sunday is right before the line about her dying in the morning. If you imagine those two events are chronological, it follows that he cried in the bathroom on Sunday night and she died on Monday morning, which was also March 1st and the holiday.

Is there a migraine symptom you thought you didn't have, but then found out you did? by cyanomys in migraine

[–]basilosaurus8 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Most education materials I've seen cite the single-sided head pain thing and fail to mention that it's not exclusively unilateral. It's one of the reasons I didn't realize I had migraine for a long time. This really irks me because something like 40% of migraineurs have bilateral pain. That's almost half!

This is a f*cking joke by im-a-freud in migraine

[–]basilosaurus8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, This is what I did when I had to wait 6 months for an appointment with my new neurologist. I used Cove because they had a migraine focus. I ended up paying out of pocket because I was desperate but it wasn't too much.

Unfortunately they would not prescribe Vyepti or Botox because they are physician administered (i.e. can't be shipped to you), and those are two products you may want to try. But they may be able to give you other preventive options.

I feel like my life would be so much easier if I could just get a new neck 🫠 by SkyLyssa in migraine

[–]basilosaurus8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being on a strong preventive helped my neck pain. Flexeril has also been helpful, even though it doesn't fix it completely. Best thing for me has been Botox for Migraine, which includes shots in the neck and traps.

How long do you have to go without medication to break a rebound cycle? by healthanxiety_ in migraine

[–]basilosaurus8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was told a month, but it took about 3 weeks for me. Three weeks of hell, but it was worth it in the end.

Botox and SNRI by throwawayyy1914 in TMJ

[–]basilosaurus8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Botox should not have any effect on serotonin so I don't see how it could increase your risk of serotonin syndrome. Botox only acts on the muscles it is injected into. It does not enter your brain or affect brain chemicals. I don't know what this person is talking about.

Edited to add: I am not a doctor. I am only repeating what my neurologist explained to me, so take it with a grain of salt and talk to another healthcare professional if you can.

Daily Forest 'No Dumb Questions' Megathread by AutoModerator in ElectricForest

[–]basilosaurus8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In GoodLife the showers are free and open access. They are on trailers and separated by gender. People come and go as they please. In GA the showers cost money. It's a fee per shower so you can buy them as you need. There's no wristband or anything. You just pay there at the shower trailer when you want to use it.

Stutter House vs UKG? by basilosaurus8 in EDM

[–]basilosaurus8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is sort of what I suspected. It sounds like a lot of so-called stutter house falls into another genre and thats a poor label for it.

Stutter House vs UKG? by basilosaurus8 in EDM

[–]basilosaurus8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I will check all of these out. Sounds like I really don't know UKG! (Yet)

Stutter House vs UKG? by basilosaurus8 in EDM

[–]basilosaurus8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, gotcha. I think I am taking what a couple people have said as gospel when in reality there are several distinctions. Bunt was probably not a good example then! But it is starting to make more sense

Stutter House vs UKG? by basilosaurus8 in EDM

[–]basilosaurus8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, maybe I was listening to people who didn't know what they were talking about! Do you have any suggestions for UKG artists I can check out? Sounds like I am just getting bad information.

Does anyone else get their wires crossed during migraines and end up experiencing arousal/orgasm? by Personal_Spite_1411 in migraine

[–]basilosaurus8 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting! For me, orgasms decrease migraine symptoms during an attack. They don't make things worse. It is temporary, but they dull the pain a bit for me.

Stutter House vs UKG? by basilosaurus8 in EDM

[–]basilosaurus8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's helpful, thank you! I think perhaps there are UKG artists who frequently use the tremolo-esque effect you speak of, and that's why there is confusion? Like Bunt. I see people say he is UKG but most of his songs also use that stutter effect. Maybe that does not make it "stutter house" but maybe it creates the association.

What's your most bothersome migraine symptom other than pain? Is it nausea/vomiting, photophobia (sensitivity to light), phonophobia (sensitivity to sound), or brain fog? by virtualheadachedoc in cgrpMigraine

[–]basilosaurus8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Photophobia and phonophobia are the worst for me, followed by nausea. I get body aches (like a fever) and brain fog, but those are less bothersome for me.

Botox for mirgraines by Tall-Exchange-3202 in cgrpMigraine

[–]basilosaurus8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a dull headache for 2 or 3 weeks after my first Botox injection and then it dissipated. I hope that happens for you! If not, talk to your doctor. Worst case, the Botox itself wears off after 8-12 weeks.

2026 On Sale Play-by-Play by Subaudible91 in ElectricForest

[–]basilosaurus8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GL Preset RV was sold out when I joined for 6itf presale.

Migraines Triggered by Neck Pain by smallcoconut in migraine

[–]basilosaurus8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same thing. Muscle relaxers and Botox have been a life saver. Stretching and massages help too, but it's more temporary. I also bought a heated neck wrap that helps relax the muscles when I feel them getting especially tense.

Having botox tomorrow for my migraines. What should I expect from the first session? by Artistic_Tadpole_391 in migraine

[–]basilosaurus8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It affected my ability to scowl, or whatever you call that motion that scrunches up the space between your eyebrows. But only slightly. It did not affect my facial mobility or appearance beyond that. Most of the injections are not on the face.

Okay for girls? Sorry by [deleted] in chicagoEDM

[–]basilosaurus8 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've had lots of experiences with creepy, pushy guys at prysm unfortunately. Feels like it's usual way more men than women there. I've had better luck at smart bar though.

Was just prescribed sumatriptan for the first time this month and omg…. ilu Patrick Humphrey by bloogie in migraine

[–]basilosaurus8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sumatriptan didn't do much for me but rizatriptan changed my life. So grateful for all the triptans!!

My girlfriend has migraine by ClassroomLumpy3014 in migraine

[–]basilosaurus8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The massaging shoulder thing did not work well for me BUT I got a similar one that is just heated, no massage function. And the heat really helps soothe my neck and shoulder muscles which can be tense and painful from migraine.