Fibromyalgia Support Group

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Yeah, distraction works

Cobalt
Cobalt

I've had a migraine since yesterday.  While my head is splitting, my fibromyalgia pain and been really low, almost unnoticeable.   Plus I've had good energy levels these past two days.  Can't believe how much I've been able to do despite having a migraine.  

Community LeaderLeo
Leo
THat's got to be the oddest migraine I've ever encountered... Huh. If I even get a bad sinus headache, I'm down for the count. Glad you got good energy --- but what a rotten distraction. Hope the migraine eases without dropping energy levels.
Cobalt
Cobalt
It's definitely not a typical migraine. I don't have the need to sit in the dark and avoid bright lights.

It's not a typical headache either. OTC meds usually can take the edge off and in this case when I take OTC meds, and a little bit extra, it has zero effect. It's like I didn't take anything at all.

I'm thinking it may be inflammation related. I'm hoping it ends soon. I'm on day three of this now.
Fantod
Fantod
Might be TMJ related from clenching and/or grinding. Try applying moist heat to the sides of your face and back of the neck. Use a hand towel and run the middle of it under very hot water leaving the ends dry so you can wring it out. I hope that you feel better soon.
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
How's your neck? I know that sounds weird, but I can get the worst headaches from a neck issue! ... Ice/heat alternation is all I can think of!
Cobalt
Cobalt
Yes, I do get severe tension headaches from having a stiff neck, but that wasn't the case with this. Plus when I do have a tension headache ibuprofen will help.

Today the headache subsided as the day wore on and slowly the fibromyalgia pain started coming back. I had difficulty staying awake too.
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