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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Halloween
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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Liariah 6
I have just started taking MigreLief. It is OTC and might be worth looking into.
iNouf 1
Migraines can be controlled by medication & healthy diet "less cheese" & not messed up sleeping hours. You can still be in a band & have migraines don't be a drama queen :) it's only impossible when the episode happens & painkillers work perfectly if you took'em when pain first starts..
_wraith 15
Oh, that sucks man. I went to a neurologist for mine, and she prescribed Frova, but they don't really seem to work for me. Migraines are bloody awful, and I can only imagine how much that would suck. Try keeping a diary/journal of when you get them and what you ate, as some foods can be a trigger (chocolate's a trigger for me, so now I avoid chocolate). I hope you can find a compromise =)
flyer55 3
And that's when Bose headphones and sunglasses become your best friends!
ddeek 3
Ummm you don't have a migraine every day of your life and there are numerous triggers but loud music is not one I know of. Find out your trigger(s) and avoid them. You can take meds as needed or a daily med. it's not life ending
monkeyhead641 6
You clearly are not this huge famous drummer. You play terrible covers of songs in your moms garage. Let's be real you are not going to be famous. People say you can be whatever you want but when you grow up you realize that isn't true. Sorry your "career" isn't really ruined because of this.
momogal 22
Ask your doc about slow release Propanalol. It's a heart med, but works well for preventing migraines. I got put on it and saw results in less than a week. Went from 3-4 migraines a week down to one every couple of weeks.
rawgirlnyc 0
Go raw/vegan and your migraines will be gone... I swear it. Western medicine is very immature; don't buy into its bologna.
PrayforMojo911 2
Music first bro m/
x_sPamelaa 3
#72 I've had a child, and my migraines are worse. you've obviously never had a migraine. it isn't the same as a headache.