Have you had a migraine before? (1 Viewer)

[Itto]

what did it feel like for you?

 

[dark_tranquility]

like I cannot even blink man
painful as a limb dismemberment

 

[lexus]

Unfortunately I have them all the time. They're painful and pain relievers barely work for me anymore. I usually have to lay down and cover my face from any light, and once in a while I try to use an ice pack to help with the pain.

I'm actually going to see my doctor for them this week so I'm hoping we can figure out how to lessen the migraines

 

[Ahsoka]

Thankfully no

 

[centen]

Yes, I get stress-induced migraines.

There's the headache part of it, but for me it's the other side effects that make them so unbearable. Sound gets turned up to 11, and even the tiniest thing becomes aggravating. Light triggers migraine auras. I become nauseous and light-headed, so I have a limited selection for what I can eat or drink and keep down. If I can, I try to sleep through it as much as possible -- in the dark with no sound -- but too much sleep also makes things worse.

Totally sucks, and as soon as you get one, you will know that you would never confuse a standard headache with a migraine.

 

[The_LastRomeo]

I don't know if this is a migraine but if they are they're terrible
laying down makes it feel like there's a rock tied to my head, and when i stand up the weight shifts. My eyes feel heavy and I can't stand looking at light. the pain moves around from behind my eyes to the middle of my eyes constantly. Ibruprofin makes it all worse too, my stomach starts churning and everything I ate comes back up.

And worst of all my family doesn't care.

 

[Itto]

Yes, I get stress-induced migraines.

There's the headache part of it, but for me it's the other side effects that make them so unbearable. Sound gets turned up to 11, and even the tiniest thing becomes aggravating. Light triggers migraine auras. I become nauseous and light-headed, so I have a limited selection for what I can eat or drink and keep down. If I can, I try to sleep through it as much as possible -- in the dark with no sound -- but too much sleep also makes things worse.

Totally sucks, and as soon as you get one, you will know that you would never confuse a standard headache with a migraine.

How long do they usually last for you?

 

[centen]

How long do they usually last for you?

1-3 days for the migraine itself with another 1-2 feeling vaguely crappy afterward. Medicine keeps it closer to the lower end, thankfully.