I HAVE WHAT YOU HAVE BUT MINE STARTED FROM A HEAD INJURY. I DO HAVE A FEW RARE GOOD DAYS WHERE I CAN GET 5 OR SO HOURS OF LIGHT HEADACHES TO DO ERRANDS AND CHORES. EVERY DAY I GET THEM. NO WAY AROUND IT FOR ME EXCEPT TO TAKE NARCOTICS, SO FAR. HAVE YOU BEEN TALKING WITH A DOCTOR ABOUT THEM?

Yah I have been working with a doc for a couple of years now. Mine just showed up gradually. I also have a few good hours a day that I can work through them a bit easier than other times... how long have you had them?

im so sorry. i havent had headaches for nearly as long as you have, and i dont work for as many hours as you do, but i work and go to college. sometimes i just sit in class and my head is throbbing so badly i dont know if im gonna be able to make it through the class. ill be at work and i try to concentrate but all i can concentrate on is my headache. i know this offers no help.
have you ever tried 'head-on' its a homeopathic remedy, they sell it at walmart, and places like that. you rub it on your forehead and it usually relieves my headaches in a few minutes. its a godsend and takes my mind off my headaches when i need to concentrate and desperately need a break from them.

JAYCEE
MINE STARTED WHEN I HAD MY TBI/BRAIN INJURY. THAT WAS IN MARCH OF 2006. I GET THEM EVERYDAY. SOME MODERATE, SOME MIGRAINES.

I have about nine hours pain free a week. I get a migraine for three or four days, I get a break - then I go right back into the cycle.

I do not currently work right now, but I am looking. There are limitations, however. because of symptoms it is not safe for me to drive, and I have to scope out the lighting situation whereever I go.

I have chronic headaches with migraines as well. Mine as been going on for over a year. When they first hit me, I was unable to cope for the first 6 months and then I just adapted to them. I went to so many doctors, mri's, ct scans, etc. They found a gland in my brain was swelled and I also have a bb lodged in my brain but they swear those can't be causing the severe headaches and migraines. I am not convinced because how can they be sure, you know? Anyhow, I know the fustration because it is a living hell; but one that I have had to adapt too. I finally a few months back, found a doctor that really is interested in helping me with meds. For the past 2 weeks though the migraines are back with a vengence and I am miserable. To answer your questions, nothing has helped me, except meds but they need adjusted all the time to keep my chronic headaches at bay..now they are not working anymore. Good luck and my heart goes out to you.

I am having one right now...creeping on soon to floor me. I have the same pattern, with lots of headaches some turning into full blown migraines like this one (must shut down because screen/words/writing hurts) and some not. I work. Today, knowing one is oncoming, I called into see what I can push for Monday and promised to do a whole slew of things over the weekend that are dependent upon me - I have a big staff and they must meet the deadlines I set and I need to review their work. I hear you! What meds do you take? How do you react when one comes? My kids are good: they know to use their inside voices and not run around and leave me be....

Nili, thanks for the comments. thee meds I am on is majorly the neuroten ( sheesh I spell crappy) I am on 1200gm of it. I understand what yu are saying abuot having to adjust meds .. We do that alot with me too. I have learned over time that I do not want my family to suffer cuz of a my pain, I hide it alot!! it is getting harder though as the days go on.. My husband is extremely supportive as is my 11 yr old. He brings me cold cloths and plays quietly when I am having a BAD one.

I am lucky with that. :)