'I say art because managing migraine pain is subjective, requiring a delicate balance. A medication that works one day for one migraine may not work the next week for the next migraine.' realwomenrealstories
I first became aware of headaches when I was around eight years old. They would come late at night as I neared sleep, a combination of discomfort and shallow pain that would make for a restless night.
And so I was introduced to the art of caring for migraines. I say art because managing migraine pain is subjective, requiring a delicate balance. A medication that works one day for one migraine may not work the next week for the next migraine. A hot shower might provide comfort for five minutes before the steam increases the pain tenfold.with various doctors, although based on her experience seeing health care providers for her own migraines, she didn't have much faith.
As I got deeper into my teens, over-the-counter medications lost their effectiveness. It was not uncommon for me to miss a day of school due to migraine pain. When I was 16, an appointment with a childresulted in nearly a year of memory issues caused by a too-powerful daily drug. Another painkiller provided the only relief that worked, although the side effects rattled my stomach and sometimes my heart.
It's hard to quantify the number of work and life events that have been impacted by my migraines over the years. In the freezer at work now, I have a package of frozen edamame. I keep an ace bandage in my desk and a pair of sunglasses in my purse. Putting the three together, I have something to carry me through as the medication decides whether or not to take effect. When I come down with an attack, various supervisors have suggested I go home for the day, but I almost always decline.
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