YvetteK
Status: Warm weather....thunderstorms...migraines, oh my!
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- I would say in about 50% of the posts I read, people don't understand why they are having such horrible migraines, even though they are taking painkillers everyday. Or their doctors only advice is "take as needed", which to them means, everyday. I...
- I know everyone knows I get migraines, and I had such a bone crushing one for over 2 weeks. The last 2 days I've been feeling good, so I don't want to over due it on the tread mill.I need other options for exercise that are fairly gentle. I know...
- Exercising just doesn't seem to be enough for me, especially since my migraines kick in so often, and I have to skip days. I've been at this plateau weight of about 184 for about 2 months now. The original 10 lbs I dropped was because of the slim...
- Months ago, my doctor put me on a new drug called mexiletine. It's an anti-arrhythmia drug, in the same class as lidocaine. I think I've been on it close to 6 months now. I'm on the very, very low end of the effective dose, and I didn't have high...
- I try to be good with my diet, and I want to participate in the weekly weigh ins, but this month has been CRAZY. My sister and niece just moved out, I had to babysit my niece almost every day.....hence why I've skipped so much.But I'm happy to say...
- I read this today on Facebook. This is very exciting for those of us who haven't found relief with any other previous drugshttp://www.headaches.org/2015/07/20/new-class-of-drug-continues-to-perform-well-in-trials/
- How do I keep my motivation with 3 pans of brownies in the kitchen? Do I go in with a blindfold on and feel around the fridge for a slim fast shake???Do I also plug up my nose with tissues so I can't smell them??? Those are actually serious...
- 34 truths people who get migraines wish others understoodhttp://themighty.com/2015/06/34-truths-people-who-get-migraines-wish-others-understooood/I saw this on Facebook. I had to post it.
- I started that last night. It wasn't as difficult as I thought it was going to be. But, I'm not looking for the female body builder look, I'm just looking to get toned, so I'm only using max 8-10 pound weights. I'm excited to complete this program,...
- I was in this group about a year ago, trying to lose weight. Things just sort of feel off for me. I didn't keep up. So now I'm back, and sticking to it this time.The motivation is there, because SHOCKINGLY, I've just lost 10 lbs in one week. I...
- I have a migraine from hell. Have had it for 2 days now. I've been sick for at least a week with a bad cough and bad sinuses. Constantly blowing my nose, and the incessant coughing is putting so much pressure on my head.The all-over sick headache...
- This is kind of a long post, but I hope people do read it through. I wanted to make a separate post outside of the "depression" post, because I don't want to detract from anyone's feelings. Just a caution, my head is absolutely exploding with pain...
- I was a lurker in this group for a long time before I started to participate because most of the people here go to pain management doctors, or have a course of treatment that include painkillers to help control the pain you have. I think most of you...
- Today is my birthday, so everyone gets a piece of cake. It's red velvet with cream cheese icing (my favorite). Paired with coffee/tea/wine, or any other alcoholic beverage that suits your fancy. I believe this cake is actually a pain reliever, so...
- All the posts in the group are so serious. Never any fun. Well, today is my birthday, so even if you have celiac disease, everyone gets a piece of cyber birthday cake, as big a piece as you want. It's red velvet with cream cheese icing (my...