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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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Spiral_Thoughts 19
#3 Unless your passion involves murdering innocent people, in which case please stop what you're doing immediately . . . (absolutes can be tricky fiends, my dear number three).
midgetweasle666 0
i would take migranes over not playing drums any day, but thats just me... ive ruptured both my ear drums a couple times and have tendonitis in my ankles and i still keep on playing
Calyx_fml 22
Play quiet acoustic metal. I was in a band that did that.
ImDB8 0
Noise canceling headphones, and really good sun glasses should do the trick
greenie213 23
You gotta hear the music to drum to it. That's just the way it works buddy.
CoconutOil 7
Butterbur is the new migraine herb now. Well, probably not new, but people are asking for it now days. Butterbur. Go grab some at your local health store. Check for interactions with current medication tho. GL OP. PS. Let me know if it works for ya.
BellaMarta 19
I heard that cigarette filters are great ear plugs.
hellodeandra 8
I get migraines a lot. Excedrine migraine works great for me. Just think long and hard about your decision, I'd hate for you to think back on things and regret not being a drummer and doing what you love!
Notanaccount 2
Your band is probably lame anyhow
omgitsmeg 8
health before wealth dude
spottyblanket 8
That actullay really sucks. x.x I'm very sorry OP. I can suggest a few things that may stop the migranes but it isn't really a cure. Lavender is good for headaches, and cut certain foods from your diet such as coffee. Keep a diary of what times a day the migranes start. Wear dark glasses on hot days and make sure you are drinking plenty of water every day, even if you aren't always thristy