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I think it's been about... oh... I want to say four or five years, maybe more, since my last migraine. I was visiting my brother and his family when it hit me, and at quite an ironic moment as we were watching a movie in which the main character also got migraines. I was very sympathetic with her at the time :/
Then, after that, no more migraines. Until yesterday...
Yet it was so odd. Is there such a thing as reverse migraines? Because it seemed as though I got the headache first, then the headache went away, then came the flashy light thing that usually signals the start of a migraine. I had already taken a Tylenol for the headache before the flashy light, and was drinking a Dr. Pepper when the flashy light appeared. So I slapped a heat pad onto the back of my neck, drank the rest of my soda and finished the Dr. Who episode I was watching as I waited for the skull cracking pain to kick in.
Nothing. I felt fine :/ No headache. Most odd. Though I attribute it to me heading it off early with the pills, caffeine and heat pad. Mix the three and the migraine doesn't stand a chance. I also don't think it was all that heavy of a migraine, especially since the flashy light didn't totally obscure my vision like it usually does. I'm hoping this means that migraines aren't going to be as much a part of my life as they used to be. It used to be that I would get one at least once a year.
I'm still experiencing remnants of the migraine-that-should-have-been - which isn't usual, as there's always a hint or two of discomfort for at least another day. Nothing major or debilitating, just occasionally annoying. But as far as migraines go, I can definitely say I've had worse. I'm hoping this is a good sign.
Then, after that, no more migraines. Until yesterday...
Yet it was so odd. Is there such a thing as reverse migraines? Because it seemed as though I got the headache first, then the headache went away, then came the flashy light thing that usually signals the start of a migraine. I had already taken a Tylenol for the headache before the flashy light, and was drinking a Dr. Pepper when the flashy light appeared. So I slapped a heat pad onto the back of my neck, drank the rest of my soda and finished the Dr. Who episode I was watching as I waited for the skull cracking pain to kick in.
Nothing. I felt fine :/ No headache. Most odd. Though I attribute it to me heading it off early with the pills, caffeine and heat pad. Mix the three and the migraine doesn't stand a chance. I also don't think it was all that heavy of a migraine, especially since the flashy light didn't totally obscure my vision like it usually does. I'm hoping this means that migraines aren't going to be as much a part of my life as they used to be. It used to be that I would get one at least once a year.
I'm still experiencing remnants of the migraine-that-should-have-been - which isn't usual, as there's always a hint or two of discomfort for at least another day. Nothing major or debilitating, just occasionally annoying. But as far as migraines go, I can definitely say I've had worse. I'm hoping this is a good sign.
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Date: 2010-02-23 11:58 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2010-02-24 12:04 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2010-02-24 12:14 am (UTC)From:Pressure change could be a trigger... blood vessels constrict and relax due to pressures both internal and external which may be a trigger for the headache. which may be why you had it jump on you rather than "wander up" as normal. if its worrying then perhaps a chat to a doctor.. Headaches are funny things.. and if you believe House then it could be Lupus.... *joke*
I got migraines bad during puberty (when they first turned up - its genetic:(.. the doctor gave me paramax.. which was awesome in getting rid, but made me sleepy..these days I use Co-codamol an rest in a dark room (i get photo sensitive) I suspect it might have something to do with Hormones and possibly blood sugar weirdness (i get hypoglycaemia symptoms occasionally - again genetic - we just occasionally dump sugar out of our blood stream for no apparent reason..) my family is awesome in the collection of random medical stuff involved in it:D
hope it stays down and out and doesn't come sneaking back;/
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Date: 2010-02-24 12:19 am (UTC)From:That's what I was wondering the other day when it hit. Pressure changes have a way of really kicking my butt, and the weather's been like a yo-yo lately. Plus the last two months have been rather overwhelming, so I wouldn't be surprised if stress played a part.
"I got migraines bad during puberty"
That's about when mine started, as well.