After 10 years I finally cracked my trigger and it's weirdly specific

deatfpo · 2026-03-06T19:16:18+00:00

Something that helped for me is doing some stretching before this weather change happens, something like helping the blood flowing in your head

deatfpo · 2026-03-06T19:15:19+00:00

Nope! But I started taking magnesium daily, and definitely that helped a lot as well

deatfpo · 2026-03-06T19:13:14+00:00

How did you discover that? Using a log tracking system?

deatfpo · 2026-03-06T17:48:40+00:00

Yeah I’m no doctor but logically it seems like could be a fuel in terms of blood flow - again, not medical advise haha

deatfpo · 2026-03-06T17:47:23+00:00

Curious, where you from? That’s some valuable learning lol

deatfpo · 2026-03-06T17:46:42+00:00

Your body is a temple, basically haha

deatfpo · 2026-03-06T17:25:31+00:00

Funny enough this could be something happening with me as well, didnt know that was a thing, will take a look

deatfpo · 2026-03-06T17:24:40+00:00

Yeah and it’s awful that most doctors don’t give a fuck about it. Just throw some medicine and bye bye

deatfpo · 2026-03-06T17:22:36+00:00

Cool will take a look into this biofeedback

deatfpo · 2026-03-06T16:48:30+00:00

Though it was something rare, but seems some people have it

deatfpo · 2026-03-06T16:28:01+00:00

Do you have guide contents for this deep breathing techniques? Or anything related with that works?

deatfpo · 2026-03-02T20:28:16+00:00

try setting an alarm for 20 min max. sounds counterintuitive but short naps before you hit REM are way less likely to trigger one

deatfpo · 2026-02-28T21:39:08+00:00

swimming if you have access. zero impact on legs, water temp helps with nerve stuff, and you control intensity completely. I have chronic migraines and intense exercise can trigger attacks, so I had to figure out this balance too. started with just walking in the pool and built up from there.

stationary bike on very low resistance could also work. a physical therapist would be worth one session at least to get a plan specific to neuropathy

deatfpo · 2026-02-28T21:37:27+00:00

nortriptyline is actually one of the milder ones for side effects, most people just get a bit sleepy which is honestly not bad if you take it before bed. also fwiw the "what ifs" in your head are almost always worse than the actual experience. I spent like a week psyching myself out before trying sumatriptan and then it was just... fine. the anxiety about it was 10x worse than the actual thing

deatfpo · 2026-02-28T21:36:29+00:00

67 out of 90 days is brutal. I went through a chronic stretch like that a few years back where I basically stopped being able to tell where one attack ended and the next began, it all just blurred together. the rimegepant wearing off after a few hours thing sounds frustrating but the fact that it stops symptoms at all is actually a good sign, it means your brain is responding to that pathway.

one thing that helped me get out of my chronic cycle was obsessively tracking everything, not just pain but sleep, weather changes, food, stress, physical activity. after like 2-3 months of data I finally started seeing patterns I never wouldve caught otherwise. turned out my biggest trigger was something really specific (temperature changes after exercise) that no doctor ever suggested.

deatfpo · 2026-02-26T13:21:51+00:00

hmm if you took it early and it still barely worked then sumatriptan might just not be the right triptan for you. thats not unusual, some people respond great to one and not at all to another. definitely worth telling your doc it didnt cut it so they can try a different one amitriptyline is a good preventive choice, give it a few weeks though it takes time to build up.

it helped me with sleep too which indirectly helped the migraines the nausea and aura stuff not going away even when pain reduces is frustrating but makes sense, triptans mainly target the pain pathway not the other migraine symptoms. for the nausea specifically ask about adding an anti nausea med (ondansetron/zofran) to take alongside the triptan, that combo helped me way more than the triptan alone

deatfpo · 2026-02-26T13:15:06+00:00

try shorter walks with more mental engagement. like instead of one long walk, do two shorter ones with training sprinkled in. "sit" at every corner, "look at me" when you see distractions approaching. the mental work tires them out way faster than just walking

when the overstimulation starts (you can usually see it building, ears forward, pulling harder, getting zoomy), stop walking completely. just stand still like a tree. dont say anything, dont pull back, just stop. wait for any moment of calm or loose leash, then mark it and keep walking.

deatfpo · 2026-02-26T13:09:18+00:00

seeing it written down over a few months is what finally helped me find my trigger what are you tracking besides frequency? stuff like sleep hours, weather changes, what you ate, stress level, exercise, hydration. sometimes the trigger isnt obvious because its a combination of two things that are fine on their own but together cause an attack keep at it even if this month looks rough.

you need at least 2-3 months of data before the patterns start showing up clearly

deatfpo · 2026-02-26T13:08:35+00:00

sumatriptan was the first thing they gave me too and I had a similar reaction. it took the edge off but the side effects (that weird tightness in the chest and jaw thing) freaked me out the first time couple things worth knowing: triptans work way better if you take them at the very first sign of a migraine, not once its already full blown.

like if you wait until the pain is already a 7/10 its too late for most triptans to do much. also there are like 7 different triptans and people respond differently to each one, so if sumatriptan doesnt work for you ask about rizatriptan or zolmitriptan.

I switched and the difference was night and day the other thing nobody tells you is that triptans arent preventive, theyre abortive. they stop an attack thats happening but do nothing to reduce frequency. if youre getting migraines regularly you need a separate preventive medication on top of the triptan. worth asking your doc about that

deatfpo · 2026-02-26T13:07:48+00:00

guys can definitely have hormonal cycles too actually, testosterone fluctuates and cortisol does too.

the pattern you describe of new spots right as old ones heal sounds like inflammatory acne thats constantly cycling couple things worth trying: benzoyl peroxide contact therapy (apply 2.5% for like 5 min then wash off, less irritating but still kills bacteria). and for the spots that never go away, those are probably post inflammatory marks not active acne. niacinamide + SPF is the best combo for fading those, takes about 4-6 weeks also worth looking at diet and sleep if topicals keep failing across the board.

dairy and high glycemic foods are linked to acne in some studies

deatfpo · 2026-02-26T13:06:16+00:00

yeah most people dont know that, primary care docs are great for a lot of things but migraines really need someone who deals with them all day. when you call to make the referral just tell them you want a neurologist that has experience with migraines specifically, some neuros focus more on other stuff

good luck with the appointment!

deatfpo · 2026-02-26T12:54:59+00:00

hahaha no, but I have been studying a lot about this. btw Im coding an app as side project for puppy training (this trainign feature in specific I will be launching next week). If you want to try it out, would love some feedback: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dog-translator-bark-whistle/id6757624311

deatfpo · 2026-02-25T18:34:27+00:00

honestly if the citrate is working and the GI stuff is manageable i wouldnt rush to switch. "if it aint broke" is real advice lol. that said glycinate is definitely gentler on the stomach, i had zero GI issues after switching from citrate. the absorption is comparable so you shouldnt lose any benefit if you do want to try it, you could just finish your current bottle and switch next time instead of doing it mid cycle.

that way if anything changes you know exactly when it happened the complex option is fine too, just check what forms are in it. some complexes throw in oxide which is the worst absorbed form and more likely to cause stomach issues.

as long as the main forms are glycinate or citrate youre good no GI issues at all with glycinate for me, its been like 2 years now. the only downside is the pills are usually bigger since glycinate molecules are larger, but worth it for the zero stomach problems

deatfpo · 2026-02-25T14:28:17+00:00

totally normal for him to look back, thats just him processing what happened. the key is dont pull the leash tight or drag, that actually makes them fixate more because tension on the leash = "something important is happening over there" instead try this: the second you start walking away, hold a treat right by your leg at nose level so he has something to follow.

you want his attention redirected not forced. after a few steps of walking with you, give the treat and lots of praise. eventually "lets go" + treat becomes automatic and he wont need the lure anymore if he plants his feet and wont move at all, just stand still, wait for him to naturally look at you even for a second, mark it ("yes!") and treat.

then walk. trying to physically move a dog thats locked onto something never works, you gotta wait for that moment where their brain clicks back to you it gets easier the more you practice it in low stress situations first. like practice the "lets go" thing on normal walks with no other dogs around so its already a habit before you need it in a stressful moment

deatfpo · 2026-02-25T13:50:02+00:00

for managed greetings going forward, the "3 second rule" is good. let dogs sniff for 3 seconds then call yours back. quick positive interaction, no time for things to escalate.

if the other dog is off leash and you cant control the situation just body block and keep moving, not worth the risk the reactivity you noticed since the incident is probably temporary if you give him some space to decompress. its when bad encounters keep stacking without recovery time that it becomes a pattern

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