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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isamisis 9
Take some codeine and stop whining! Or just stop whining!
purplemonsta444 0
Sorry OP I suffer migraines too and mine are triggered by too much exercise, I used to be a serious jogger: (
Epikouros 32
Smoking weed isn't a cure-all, but it might help him switch to a more laid-back music genre.
metalguy95 11
Get a substitute until your better then. It doesn't affect your career if you have a sub while you have a migraine. Just tell the band and they should understand
rlariscy 1
Botox injections will stop you from getting migraines. Ask your doctor. The injection goes in between your eyebrows in a diamond shape. 24-28 units works for my wife.
4gethishit 4
you know, it is possible to keep playing. just wear earplugs and ask to keep. the stage lights down, or wear sunglasses
Regmeister 10
Put on ear guards that people use like when they're shooting guns!
FSM88 0
Drink a lot
3yellowzebras 19
#72 You obviously have never had a migraine... And I also suffer from the most debilitating painfully excruciating condition known to man (not migraines or childbirth or dental pain) and migraines can often be a close second, especially when they don't stop and no pain medication helps, there is no epidural and no gas, and you can't see and you can't move and it can last up to or even over a month. Neurological pain is no walk in the park.
FSM88 0
I have yet to find a pain pill that works for me. It sucks when u have continual back pain