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GoneButNotForgotten — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:43:19 GMT

I don't feel well, and I haven't in weeks. it's not just overall crappiness, it's my family bothering me too.

I've had a medium intensity headache for weeks and I'm going to finally have to 'fess up to my doctor. I'm reluctant to because she'll send me to every neurologist in the Puget Sound area and even then I mght not get an diagnosis.

Every little thing gets under my skin. My sleep function has mal-fuctioned too. If I get a good night's sleep once or twice a week, it's a miracle.

Except for the headache, I know what's causing this and there just doesn't seem to be anything that can be done about it. I start a new round of tests today and wish me luck...because if I don't get some answers I'm going to rip my cranium off my neck.

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GingerHead — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:08:47 GMT

That sounds terrible! I hope you can find some answers.

In the meantime, have you tried Excedrine Migraine?

I tell you this stuff has worked miracles for my less severe and my husbands chronic long term migraine headaches. It has worked for him when nothing else has.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:13:48 GMT

@GingerHead wrote:
That sounds terrible! I hope you can find some answers.

In the meantime, have you tried Excedrine Migraine?
I tell you this stuff has worked miracles for my less severe and my husbands chronic long term migraine headaches. It has worked for him when nothing else has.

it sounds like it's worth a try.

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GingerHead — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:24:41 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten

You know it can't hurt.

You could be getting migraines but it works for other types of headaches as well, just make sure you get " Excedrine Migraine" it has a combination of acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine that works miracles for us (hopefully you can take aspirin).

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chessylady — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:26:59 GMT

Sometimes it helps to just talk things out whether it is a professional counselor or a pastor or a good friend. I know there are specific drugs that can stop migraines early to decrease the suffering. I hope you are soon feeling better.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:49:49 GMT

WOW! I feel for you, and my first reaction was--you need a vacation!

Perhaps you have a stress or tension headache. Maybe you are overwhelmed with your daily routine.

Yes, see the doctor and take advice, but because life experiences can sometimes affect our health, you also need to examine what is happening and what you are doing day-by-day.

I would consider regular trips to a spa with a nice massage, and maybe even some kind of lifestyle changes--take up yoga, go to the library and read, take long walks in the park, get a pet, etc., etc. You should also review your eating habits and food choices.

Best wishes!

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luvmybeetle — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:12:56 GMT

Am just wondering, is your blood pressure normal? I get those headaches when my blood pressure goes up.

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rockygems123 — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:18:27 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten Have you had more rain than normal? I know your area can be soggy but weather patterns sure have changed.

Mold can be a big culprit with headaches.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:25:28 GMT

@luvmybeetle wrote:
Am just wondering, is your blood pressure normal? I get those headaches when my blood pressure goes up.

That's something my doctor has been following and I need to look into that because sometimes my bp has been going up. That's for the. suggestion.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:26:55 GMT

Hi rocky. Actually, we've had an unusually warm, dry summer. But I'll keep an eye on that, too.

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LTT1 — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:27:15 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten

I hope you get some answers and begin to feel better!

The book "The Body Keeps the Score" is all true...believe me. The way our loved ones treat us can actually cause physical symptoms if the situation is stressful.

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NYCLatinaMe — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:42:55 GMT

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Squirrels Are Trash — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:51:04 GMT

I get migraines. Most of mine present as vertigo, nausea, and vomiting. However, when I started getting migraines about 10 years ago they started with an aura and then medium-ish pain for days. For me, here's what worked. Take a Tylenol and an ibuprofen mixed with some caffeine. I used an icy coke.

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Burnsite — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:03:54 GMT

If neurology DX does not check out, maybe try an allergist?

I do sometimes get headaches from higher blood pressure, but I also get then as an allergic reaction sometimes.

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cindyNC — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:52:45 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten Know how you feel. I may have pulled a muscle in my abdomen, have a UTI or whatever. I'm finding that every little thing irritates me and my annoyance level is out of proportion to the incident.

I hope you feel better soon.

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DSD2 — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:56:06 GMT

I'm sorry you are not feeling well! Stress comes from many quarters and family, loving and supportive as they may be are often part of problem.

When your body is signaling something isn't right, I might kindly suggest a doctor's visit is warranted.

Some experience a health crisis without any warning and wish they had some warning or some sign that something was amiss.

I know it can be frightening and worrisome as to what the diagnosis might be as well as the possibility of not finding an immediate diagnosis, but hopefully it will be something minor that can easily be remedied.

Wishing you the best...

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Goodie2shoes — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 23:03:02 GMT

Very sorry for what you are dealing with. I am praying that your tests results confirm a diagnosis and the Doctors will be able to treat it timely and return you to the best of health. God Bless !