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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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I got a migraine. I work in an arcade with lots of bright lights, loud noises and screaming children. I was stuck in there for 7 hours. FML
Today, while suffering from a serious migraine. I have to cook dinner and listen to the singing of two very tone deaf individuals. I'm starting to contemplate sticking forks in my ears. FML
Today, I learned that pregnancy makes me more prone to migraines, but the only pain killer I can take makes me vomit. So I have to choose between being in pain and vomiting for hours on end. FML
Today, like every day since my diagnosis, I've had to choose between two impossible options. Either I deal with debilitating headaches where I cannot focus, or I feel so drowsy that I cannot focus. My finals are in a week and I can't study. FML
Today, I woke up with a skull-splitting headache. I braved the wind and freezing temperatures to get to work. Today is also the day my boss thought it would be cute to let the elementary school band play at our office. FML
Today, I came to work with a huge hangover after a night out. I work as a marching band director, and guess who I had to conduct a sectional with? That's right, percussion. My head still hasn't stopped throbbing. FML
Today, I went to a concert for the first time in 5 years. I got all dressed up and even ended up hanging out with the band. The night came to a screeching halt when I got a migraine and ended up in the ER vomiting non-stop. I was in the hospital all night. FML
Today, I was forced to come in to work early in the morning. For me, that means I will have a pounding migraine, vomiting, and diarrhea for at least the next two weeks. FML
Today, after pushing myself really hard all week to find a new job, I was looking forward to having a nice relaxing weekend with my family. Nope, I got a migraine and can barely function, but also can't sleep. FML
Today, after two weeks of migraines, my doctor informed me that bowel movements are one my triggers. This means every time I shit, I will have a headache. FML
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Keevarou 17
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.
pavlovaaLOVE 7
Earmuffs...
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Drizzelhell 3
Keep drumming! Metal for life!
CatchMe25 16
Migraines are manageable with lots of things. Medications like Relpax for pain prevention or codeine for pain relief. Even acupuncture and aromatherapy help. You shouldn't give up on what you have worked so hard for before exploring the different remedies. :)
DuRpY 5
Um, don't know about you, but I'd pick a career over migraines any day. Am I the only one that read this right?
blackpuddle 30
Op I feel you. I have vertigo triggering migraines, and I work in a very noisy environment. I take 150 mg of Topamax a day, which should really only be prescribed for migraines if there's other factors involved, not just migraines, and Cambia for when one start happening.
IW_RIOT 7
The guy was trying to be helpful and your just bashing on him for no reason. Like wtf?
hoolio1717 4
Don't you mean no migraines or a career? You can't choose between one situation.
julianhyde 5
I'm sorry... Is "drummer in a metal band" a career now?
ravemasterroxas 9
Wear earplugs and shades! It'll help!
warmmilk 1
Quit the band, chances are you're never gonna make it big anyway...
dreamer9614 3
Um, sorry OP but you're a dumb ass. First of all "migraines" isn't a diagnosis, it's an explanation for the excruciating headaches you been getting. Second lights and sounds don't usually set them off. They're actually the LEAST common triggers. So you DON'T have to choose between the band and your health, because while migraines hurt, they don't cause any damage. Millions of people work through the every day. I have chronic migraines and have school, work, and friends that I have to deal with when I have a migraine. As far as choosing between the band and performing in extreme pain, that's up to you. But seeing as unless you have chronic migraines 1:they can generally be treated and 2: even if they can't, you won't get them all that often. I say stop being a pansy and stay in your band like a big boy would.