Music and Health: Today, I was diagnosed with migraines. Any loud sounds or bright...

By Former Drummer - 03/06/2012 21:23 - United States - Tulsa

Today, I was diagnosed with migraines. Any loud sounds or bright lights make it worse. I'm the drummer for a heavy metal band, so I now have to choose between really bad migraines or a career. FML

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Keevarou 17

Monday 4 June 2012 8:39

You should always out your health before most things! Remember that you only have one body, while you can have multiple careers. Fyl though, and I hope the medications are effective :) I have heard that migraines are horrible to say the last, so good luck in the future, always a lot of options left.

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Earmuffs...

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DaSandman 9

Tuesday 5 June 2012 9:48

well, for the bright lights, you could wear sun glasses, i suppose. for the loud noise, ear plugs maybe? if it doesn't affect your drumming...

sadistic_chemica 0

Tuesday 5 June 2012 10:03

Ear plugs and sunglasses!

kelsswan 0

Tuesday 5 June 2012 10:41

Smoke weed when you Get one

oiendoio 1

Tuesday 5 June 2012 13:56

Loud noises and light DO NOT CAUSE migraines, when you have one they make it worse, secondly your not going to be famous

famousjc18 4

Tuesday 5 June 2012 15:25

Or you can get a real job....

xtna 9

Tuesday 5 June 2012 17:08

Career. Ha!

gearhead63 1

Tuesday 5 June 2012 17:10

Dude.... See a dr and get Maxalt (sublingual version). Knocks out a migraine before it starts as long as you catch the warning signs. It's a lifesaver !!!!

Paw2paw4ever 4

Tuesday 5 June 2012 19:47

You know, really bad migraines and a career are the same thing. You should've said "now I have to choose between really bad migraines or having no career."

supercat23 10

Tuesday 5 June 2012 21:48

I hate to say this, but earplugs and some decent sunglasses?

Sugah_Shane1 2

Tuesday 5 June 2012 23:32

If your band is making a buttload of money then drug yourself up and muscle through. It's the rockstar thing to do. On the other hand, if you haven't made it yet, get a haircut and a real job.