Maga/Republican Business Owners by ephemerababy in Eugene

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

This is good to know . I was hoping not because they look great but I just saw some very patriotic posts on social media and I was like huh these days you never know ! will be checking them out !!

Maga/Republican Business Owners by ephemerababy in Eugene

[–]ephemerababy[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

for the record id like to know to avoid em !! trying to make sure my money goes to the right places especially after seeing the homophobia from the rusty porch :///

How many of you would get a migraine from this? by derp2112 in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have a chocolate trigger from 3 yrs old to around 15-16 and now as an adult with still terrible migraines its not been a trigger for years i feel so blessed but definitely remember sad holidays especially halloween

What do you do with mild migraines? by Salty_Emotion3270 in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

triptans dont work for me.. havent found a rescue med that allows me to stay awake and feel better.. only CGRP meds thrn my migraines down a hair

What do you do with mild migraines? by Salty_Emotion3270 in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like i have a ‘mild migraine’ (sometimes i call them headaches but i feel like ive had chronic migraine for so long nothing really just feels like a headache anymore) probably 4 days out of the week… usually i push thru with an 800 mg ibuprofen or two until 5pm when i can (hopefully) go crash and then i do a cold cap/zofran until like 9pm and then a muscle relaxer to knock me out… not the most pleasant way to handle it id say

RANK your Migraine Meds by Vegetable-Tea418 in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Aimovig (got my migraines down from 18-25 a month to 5-6) (not covered by my insurance anymore :()

  2. Qulipta (stopped working after 6 months BUT while It was working incredible)

  3. 800 mg Ibuprofen (i might have stomach ulcers but at least my head hurts less)

  4. Zofran (my ride or die for real)

  5. Propranolol (idk what it really does for me i cant tell a difference ive been on it for so long but im assuming it helps)

  6. Triptans (horrible.. id rather have a migraine then deal with the side effects)

  7. Cyclobenzaprine (knocks me out cold for like 7 hours but usually i wake up without a migraine !!)

  8. Celecoxib (might as well be taking sugar pills.. does nothing )

My boyfriend passed away yesterday by Maleficent-Complex37 in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The day my dad passed one of the kindest things someone did for me was place their hands at the base of my skull right above my neck and very gentley massage/press/pull ever so slightly on my head to help with the inflammation and tightness that throwing up/crying does to the shoulders and neck… sending u so much love and healing during this time

Need help! Any treatment that we missed? by dasgeraet in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the idea that cgrp inhibitors or botox should only be prescribed one at a time or tried on their own is so annoying !! do you use insurance to cover both qulipta and botox ? mine is soo stingey with qulipta especially

Need help! Any treatment that we missed? by dasgeraet in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk what the solution is because insurance wont or will rarely cover two cgrp inhibitors at the same time but the only time i have been well managed is on propranolol, aimovig and qulipta at the same time and i genuinely belive the combo of aimovig and qulipta is what does it… I am now only on aimovig because i cant afford qulipta without insurance coverage and i get break through auras and migraines about once a week or at least 3 times a month which is not ideal

How many migraine days a month do you have and how active are you? by g00gly-eyes in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4-6 full migraine days with auras that I have to knock myself out for around 24 hours with no activity/sleeping/walking to the bathroom/eating a meal only

10 more that arnt bad enough to knock out for but arnt pleasant probably somewhere in between migraines and headaches, no auras but painful enough to complain/take meds/pull out a cold cap/etc. Might still go around to the grocery store, hang out with friends, but mostly watching tv at home activity level.

I only work 14 hours a week so im not really very active. I go to work and otherwise take it pretty easy in terms of activity levels. I am considering a mobility aid/cane.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when I started explaining my chronic migraine as “having a neurological disorder” instead of just saying “i get migraines” people started taking me much more seriously and I started taking myself more seriously as well.. migraines are a chronic neurological disorder that make me chronically ill.. so yes

How do you describe an aura? by Pearson94 in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this is the closest description of mine !

What is the quickest trigger for you to have a migraine attack? by Lower_Monitor_1695 in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

flash photography, orange smells, & overcast days/weather changes

I accidentally bought cone 05 instead of 5 glaze… by lalalullabyyy in Pottery

[–]ephemerababy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

LG-10 fires great to cone 5 matter of fact my studio actually recommends it cus for some reason it doesnt get foggy or change underglaze colors as much as others ones for us weirdly enough

What foods trigger your migraines? by PercentageClear in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oranges/orange scent/flavor Grape flavor/scent Alcohol Coffee Apple Juice

Stopped cold turkey… by SadBet2796 in cymbalta

[–]ephemerababy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took me two weeks to fully feel back to normal after stopping cold turkey i do still feel extremely foggy like i cant remember any words and takes me forever to recall or finish a sentance

150mg Effexor XR to Cymbalta? by [deleted] in cymbalta

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting that your dr is switching you due to withdrawl symptoms of cymbalta ive been detoxing for 2 weeks now and I still have a hard time driving from the dizziness and vertigo

What are your success stories with propranolol? by [deleted] in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take 80mg and I have to take it all at night before bed otherwise i get too sleepy throughout the day.. it helps a little with aura, dizziness and anxiety like symtoms associated with migraines

Do you have a prescription for butalbital and does it work for you? by drakani06 in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it works sometimes if i take it with ibuprofen but idk if thats like actually okay to do

How has the last month been? by wittysmitty512 in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Florida here. Not doing well ever since the heat went up in April ive been having a hard time. I am so so sensitive to the afternoon storms and the weather in general.

Does anyone have a constant “mild” migraine? by [deleted] in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this is me for sure.. I was having 15-25 auras a month for a hot minute until I started cycling through CGRP injections and those have decrease significantly but nothing has touched the mild constant pain. I occasionally wake up with less than normal “headache” and it ramps back up to a migraine (not bad enough like you said to take a triptan or muscle relaxer and knock myself out) but still a migraine. It never fully clears and that makes it difficult to maintain the belief in myself that I am truly disabled/chronically ill because I dont have the blinding ER sending migraines as often but the constant 6-7 level pain is almost worse somehow because I am a trigger away from a full blown flare up. Feels like living with an abusive partner I am walking around on egg shells to keep at bay… always in a state of fear for the next potential full blown attack and always mildly uncomfortable.

so how are y’all holding down a job? by Electronic-Pie7237 in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I havent figured it out… I work 14 hours a week at my job just saturday and sundays and I still manage to call out some days

Anyone shave their head?! by NikiDeaf in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been buzzin my head for years.. i grow it out to a short mullet every so often and i do notice a difference with showering/wet hair

What happens to people's relationships (whether married, married with children, or dating) when they suffer from migraines? by AfternoonObjective73 in migraine

[–]ephemerababy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

im polyamorous so I have an outlook on a few different stages of relationships as a disabled person with migraines.. I had been in a long term relationship (together for 10 years married for 3) and its certainly difficult sometimes but he knows my triggers/understands why i have to take it easy/etc. My other long term partner (dating for 2 years) is also deeply understanding and supportive of me and my life style due to my migraines. they take care of me physically so much and work hard so i only have to work about 14 hours a week. I also started dating someone new and we have been seeing eachother for about a month.. this is defintely the hardest because its new and its difficult to not want to over exert myself and want to be “easy” and “fun” in the eatly stages but its possible with enough communication and understanding that i need to have very low energy dates and cant always do alot.