1st Migraine Since I've Been Sober
1st Migraine Since I've Been Sober
It's interesting... I got lots of migraine headaches before I was clean and sober. Today I got one, first in over 8 mos.... I took a maxalt (non narcotic... not pleasant, but not bad...). The way I feel right now would have been plenty of reason to have a couple of drinks to numb it all out.
So, I guess this is a trigger... one I haven't had to deal with. Not bad though, I don't feel great, but I'm not all upset over the triggering... I can just blow it off... recognize it for what it is and move on.
Anyone with similar experience?
Mark
So, I guess this is a trigger... one I haven't had to deal with. Not bad though, I don't feel great, but I'm not all upset over the triggering... I can just blow it off... recognize it for what it is and move on.
Anyone with similar experience?
Mark
Mark,
I've had migraines since my teenage years.
I had the worst time with them when I was drinking.
Now, I pay a lot of attention and if I can catch the migraine 'before' it begins, I find that sometimes taking Advil is enough. But, I have to catch it before the pain really starts. I get a nauseous feeling and I see lights floating in front of me before the pain starts and if I can catch it then, it really helps.
I'm glad you're doing well!
I've had migraines since my teenage years.
I had the worst time with them when I was drinking.
Now, I pay a lot of attention and if I can catch the migraine 'before' it begins, I find that sometimes taking Advil is enough. But, I have to catch it before the pain really starts. I get a nauseous feeling and I see lights floating in front of me before the pain starts and if I can catch it then, it really helps.
I'm glad you're doing well!
I've had migraines now for 30 years, and they suck! I find the Maxalt works great for me too.
The biggest hurdle for me was thinking about the narcotics because that was my relief till I got into recovery.
It got easier with time though.
The biggest hurdle for me was thinking about the narcotics because that was my relief till I got into recovery.
It got easier with time though.
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