Sunday, December 13, 2009

The headache of having migraines...

I am a "migraine sufferer" and it sucks. I have had a migraine pretty consistent now for about 2 weeks and I hate them. If you have never had one, it feels like your brain is being smooshed against your skull, while your eyes are tender/sore and you feel nauseated. Light of any kind sends horrible pains throughout your head and eyes, making the throbbing worse. When I get these, all I want to is sleep but that is not always possible and does not cure it. $ years ago, I had a migraine everyday for four months straight, it was horrible. I hope that never happens again.


I have taken different kinds of medication but none of them eliminate the migraine entirely. I looked up different cures for migraines and found some interesting ones so i thought i would share:
-soaking a piece of brown paper bag in vinegar and putting it on your forehead before you sleep
-taking a hot shower for 5 min then a cold for 5 min
-holding your breath underwater in a bathtub for 20 seconds
-having your children sit on your head... (strange, i know)
-Botox
-Drinking cold, cold milk
-Also, apparently putting anything on your forehead is supposed to help, such as cabbage leaves, peppermint oil, vinegar, heat, kids, lemon peels, sandalwood powder(what??)
-lukewarm water enema( this will help your head??)


So even though I hate getting migraines, especially when they last so long like this one, I am thankful that it is not something too serious and am able to live my life still. Right now, I am thinking prayer is the best medication.. if you have any goods ones, let me know!

I had a horrible reaction to this stuff!

2 comments:

Randy and Pam Warner said...

Sorry to hear that Hillary. I wish it wasn't so. My sister has them also. Here attempt to solve it is medication but that isnt working so well. Seems like you have the answer. Prayer, determination and your great outlook on life.

BTW - tell your folks we intend to spend a few days after the new year in an RV park near them in Redlands...

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