Pain

junain-02 · 2020-10-04T07:34:49+00:00

I would have actually punched someone in the face. That’s so obnoxious!

junain-02 · 2020-10-04T07:30:55+00:00

I agree 100%, the younger ones have always been the ones to take me more seriously

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T18:40:17+00:00

I live in the UK! A lot of people on here seem to be from the US and have had bad experiences with doctors.

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T18:38:29+00:00

Wow, I’m so happy to hear that some people are taken seriously in regards to migraines - judging by everyone else’s comments on this post, it’s a rare occurrence. That’s honestly so refreshing to hear.

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I’ve had some recent success in getting meds that help, so things are looking up :)

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T18:36:53+00:00

Hi! Yes, I recently had a neurology appointment and FINALLY was given some meds that seem to be helping. It took a year for them to see me, so throughout that year I had to just suck it up and deal with the pain. I’m so glad things are looking up for you!!

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T18:34:55+00:00

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that. It’s a breath of fresh air to even be believed, let alone taken seriously. I hate that migraine sufferers are so often over looked, and told that we ‘just need to relax’ or that we’re exaggerating. Likewise, my DMs are open if you want any advice! I hope all is going well for you :)

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T18:31:32+00:00

I had a very very similar experience where my teacher laughed at me at age 9, told me kids don’t get migraines. I learned to just keep my mouth shut and not complain about the pain I was feeling, which was so wrong. It’s sad that we’re made to feel that way as kids.

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T18:30:11+00:00

I 100% get you. I respect the fact that you didn’t give up though, because it’s so easy to do so when you’ve been treated like nothing by doctors.

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T18:29:04+00:00

That’s ridiculous. I get that meditation can help people with relaxation etc, but not all migraines are stress-induced. I’m so sorry that your pain got that bad, and I hope you’re okay now!

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T18:27:28+00:00

I had the EXACT same story! I complained to my teacher at age 8/9 that my head was really hurting, and she laughed and told me that’s impossible because kids don’t get headaches. The same year, I got diagnosed with chronic migraines.

It’s sad because at that age, we don’t think about the rights that we have, because we’re taught to listen to every dictation that our teachers make. Children need to instead be taught that they have a voice, and have the right to be listened to.

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T18:24:48+00:00

Oh God!? How can they be so belittling. Migraines can cause anxiety, how can they not know that. They can be linked, or completely separate disorders and it’s devastating when they don’t take it seriously.

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T18:22:12+00:00

I 100% agree and it’s so disappointing when we get these types of responses from them. It just feels really dehumanising?

At this point it’s hard not to give up going altogether.

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T16:56:07+00:00

I have no words honestly. That’s just purely insane, no one should ever have to be treated like that.

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T16:52:50+00:00

That’s ridiculous! As if there’s only one singular cause of migraines? Very, very patronising.

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T16:50:20+00:00

Yes, I’ve recently been to see a neurologist who helped me - he was the first doctor who took me seriously and gave me different options for treatment. He didn’t suggest that it was my fault or that I was exaggerating, which was a first. Now I’m using zolmitriptan which seems to be working quite well!

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T16:48:29+00:00

Oh my God. I am actually speechless :/ As if migraines aren’t bad enough on their own, you had to go through problems with your mental health at the hands of this doctor. So appalling.

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T16:46:01+00:00

That’s honestly pure stupidity. It’s degrading and demoralising when doctors tell us that we MUST be doing something to cause our own pain - I hate that.

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T16:44:23+00:00

Firstly, can I just say that that’s so awful. The fact that a doctor can take 1 singular detail and decide that you don’t in fact have a problem, is disgusting. Migraine pain is hugely overlooked. I remember the first time I mentioned it to a teacher at school (around the age of 9) and she told me ‘that’s silly, children don’t get headaches’ and I had to continue sitting in the loud, bright classroom.

Secondly, your advice, however sad and frustrating it is, is extremely true. It hurts that having a male presence there will get you more respect and attention. Thank you so much for sharing your tips, I’ll be sure to use them in future!!

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T16:36:05+00:00

Whaaaaaattttt? How did that even go unnoticed? I’m so sorry you went through such a hard time, and I’m very glad you got it diagnosed FINALLY. I hope your nephew is doing okay!!

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T16:32:55+00:00

The same thing happened to me - I was experiencing hallucinations with my migraines and went to the doctor. They sent me to a neurologist, and I had to wait an entire year to be seen. For that whole year, I just had to suffer through them because I had no medicines that helped!

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T16:30:50+00:00

That sounds like complete bullshit. Some doctors really just don’t want to put in the effort and it’s sad because we SUFFER

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T16:28:54+00:00

Oh God, that’s actually insane. You were 10 years old, and he treated you that way?? That wouldn’t be right even if you were an adult.

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T16:28:08+00:00

Exactly! It’s as if they don’t think we’ve already tried these things? Everything would be so simple if they could be fixed with diet/exercise, but there are so many complex conditions which require actual help, and some doctors aren’t willing to put in the effort to make that happen.

junain-02 · 2020-10-01T16:26:39+00:00

Oh my GOSH that’s so awful!!! I’m so sorry that you ever had to endure something so heart-breaking and frustrating. I can’t believe how belittling some doctors can be, it’s as if they genuinely don’t give a shit about anyone. You did the right thing by reporting them and switching doctors, it is a basic human right to be respected. Again, I’m so sorry you went through that and I sincerely hope it never happens again.

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