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How To Survive A Migraine

in Everyday, Lifestyle on 02/18/14

I’m not looking for sympathy….I just need to rant.

This weekend was Family Day Weekend up here in Ontario Canada and it SHOULD have been a weekend to relax, play with my kiddos, or at worst, get caught up on laundry and movies.  Instead I spent most of the weekend trying to hide how much pain I was truly in.  I had a migraine that just would not quit.  For those of you who have not had a migraine and are thinking oh boo hoo, headaches are not that big a deal.  Let me set you straight.  A migraine is not your average headache, it is a knock you to your knees, make you question your sanity, hold your breath and pray for help, kind of headache.  Headaches that make your vision blurry, the world spin, your stomach lurch, and make you want to cry.  They must be the work of the devil. 

In short.  Migraines suck, and this weekend the migraine monster stole my weekend.  I think I hate that the most.  The fact that these damn headaches keep stealing from me.  Stealing my time, my joy, my life. 

I know I am not the only Mama suffering so thought I would once again share this.  Every trick I know;  my tips on how to survive a migraine. 

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–Nail that headache with your Liquid Advil (or your drug of choice) as soon as you feel that familiar twinge of pain.

-Take your migraine meds right away, don’t be a hero.  I repeat, do not be a hero.  you can not beat this on your own.

-Drink a ton of water.  Drown that nasty beast.

-Try caffeine, sugar, a quiet dark room if you can get one.

-A hot shower or a cold ice pack might help.

-If you have to go out, embrace your inner movie star and wear those dark sunglasses.  Shades help. 

-Breathe.  Do not forget to breath.

-Try and escape, find 20 minutes to go lie down somewhere quiet and get on top of the pain.

-Remember, this too shall pass. 

-When it does pass…..it might try and come back.  Migraines are very tricky beasts. You stop the drugs and end up with the lovely “rebound” headache.  Keep drinking the water….and then give that migraine the double tap.  One more dose of drugs is not going to hurt.

Also:

-Avoid aspartame, mushrooms, all the fun cheeses that you love, say no to wine…all booze really.  Chocolate is a big fat no no for many.

-Remember MSG is not your friend, say no to deli meat, hot dogs or prepared food. 

-Do not forget to eat, even when you do not feel like eating!

-Get regular sleep.

*Note to self, you probably shouldn’t write a blog post while heavily medicated and have a migraine!  Forgive all typos and repetitiveness.  Hope my tips help someone…PLEASE add you own!  Wishing you all a healthy happy, headache free week.

PS Don’t forget to enter the giveaways I have going to celebrate my 5 Year Anniversary!  You can win yourself some beautiful jewellery here, $300.00 worth of Angelcare Products, and Tommee Tippee care package.  More amazing giveaways coming later this week!

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    Comments

    1. Helena Gibb says

      March 3, 2017 at 10:25 am

      Ugg..i have terrible migraines..or tension headaches constanley due to weather..stress..I am on a rollly coaster..tried it all..from blockers to anti depressants…adverse side effects..so no can do…
      Anti inflamitories…are not my friend due to stomache upset..even with food…
      Having to watch rebound headaches…and feeling like crap in general. I have to be on my toes for the most part…to young not to enjoy life…and still no great fix…anyone has any advice..please share..
      With me.
      Great tips from poster..but I know them too..
      Thanks..feel better sharing.😃

    2. Rick F says

      April 13, 2014 at 1:09 am

      I am so glad that I don’t get Migraines. I know people that do & my heart goes out to them

    3. Lynda Cook says

      March 27, 2014 at 12:18 pm

      I’ve never had a migraine, they must really suck, but I did have a spinal headache and that was no fun either, I was getting injections in my back when the doctor slipped and hit my spinal cord, I was told to take caffine pills and drink plenty of coffee to help with the headache never heard of that before but it helped

    4. MrDisco says

      March 2, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      avoiding mushrooms – does that work?

    5. Sophie says

      March 1, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      Great tips…..avoid mushrooms? Where does that one come from?

    6. Brandee H says

      February 28, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      I have a hard time staying away from caffeine but it does help so much. And lots of water. I now refuse to buy anything with aspartame and it makes a big difference as well. Sometimes I tell myself it’s my bodies way of telling me to slow down 🙂

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