headaches/migraine
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headaches/migraine
wow, i just finally got over a 3 day migraine! still having some residual effects though. im on day 8 and since the first day ive had daily headache, but the last 3 days were unbearable! even though i managed to stick it out at work till 10:15pm, i was misserable and feeling like it would NEVER end. i also get the aura with them wich makes it really hard to concentrate on anything.
i went to the ER because although ive had migraines in the past, never this long. and never this bad...it got my anxiety going pretty bad. lol didnt end up seeing a doctor though, i waited two hours in waiting room but it was too much to bear, i need my dark, cold room stat!
anyone else have migraines when they quit? i made a dr appointment today but cant get seen till the 16th.
my head still hurts, but feels more like my brain is free floating in liquid and everytime i move, it bumps into my skull.
really hope that when i wake up tomorrow it will be comletely gone.
i went to the ER because although ive had migraines in the past, never this long. and never this bad...it got my anxiety going pretty bad. lol didnt end up seeing a doctor though, i waited two hours in waiting room but it was too much to bear, i need my dark, cold room stat!
anyone else have migraines when they quit? i made a dr appointment today but cant get seen till the 16th.
my head still hurts, but feels more like my brain is free floating in liquid and everytime i move, it bumps into my skull.
really hope that when i wake up tomorrow it will be comletely gone.
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I did have regular daily headaches yeah - I tried to keep up my fluids and avoid diuretics like caffeine and it helped me a lot.
I'd encourage you to see a Dr if they continue Vanilla...there are many causes of migraine.
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I'd encourage you to see a Dr if they continue Vanilla...there are many causes of migraine.
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I get migraines too, but they didn't start until a few years after I quit drinking. They are so awful and I imagine they are particularly debilitating for you this early in recovery.
I'm glad you're seeing a doctor. I've had to work regularly with mine to address the headaches, but what works for me might not work for you. I take a beta-blocker every day for prevention and a vasodilator when I actually get a headache.
Good luck, I really feel for you.
I'm glad you're seeing a doctor. I've had to work regularly with mine to address the headaches, but what works for me might not work for you. I take a beta-blocker every day for prevention and a vasodilator when I actually get a headache.
Good luck, I really feel for you.
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thanks for the replies guys! its defenatly been sucking pretty bad. I work in a printing shop so it loud, and has florecent lights everywhere so its been making it worse. it could probably be related to a bunch of things.
like having no sugar since i quit drinking (i think im the only person here who doesnt get those sugar cravings when they quit lol) plus, now that im not drinking alcohol, ive been drinking lots of coffee, and smoking waaay too much. it just sucks because by now i thought i would be feeling great.
really not wanting to go to work tonight, just want to stay in bed all day. humph.
like having no sugar since i quit drinking (i think im the only person here who doesnt get those sugar cravings when they quit lol) plus, now that im not drinking alcohol, ive been drinking lots of coffee, and smoking waaay too much. it just sucks because by now i thought i would be feeling great.
really not wanting to go to work tonight, just want to stay in bed all day. humph.
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Vanilla28,
Cutting down a little bit on coffee and nicotine should help you, try and give it a shot.
Cutting down on sugar completely i dont think is a good idea, there are natural ways to keep your sugar intake at healthy levels. Try and find a diet that is appropriate for your needs.
As Dee74 pointed out, I'd encourage you to see a Dr if the migraines continue Vanilla...there are many causes of migraine.
I hope things get better for you, stay strong.
Cutting down a little bit on coffee and nicotine should help you, try and give it a shot.
Cutting down on sugar completely i dont think is a good idea, there are natural ways to keep your sugar intake at healthy levels. Try and find a diet that is appropriate for your needs.
As Dee74 pointed out, I'd encourage you to see a Dr if the migraines continue Vanilla...there are many causes of migraine.
I hope things get better for you, stay strong.
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I have more headaches now than I have since I was 14 and I get the aura too! It's bad. I have to call my doc but I am so leary of all this medicine. It's so hard because sometimes they are worse than a hangover! YES I said it. I have one right now and it's driving me crazy. Had one yesterday too. ugh! I feel your pain! 
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Vanilla,
Just a hunch because of the time of year. At work or at home is there an unvented heater or space heater? They can generate a lot of CO in some situations or even a little can cause some headaches and other flu-like symptoms at low levels daily exposure. If there is a gas or kerosene or wood heater with a bad vent that could cause that.
Just a hunch because of the time of year. At work or at home is there an unvented heater or space heater? They can generate a lot of CO in some situations or even a little can cause some headaches and other flu-like symptoms at low levels daily exposure. If there is a gas or kerosene or wood heater with a bad vent that could cause that.
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