Got a headache on Friday. It's news because it's my first headache since mid-July, and here it is mid-September.
This is a good reminder that there is no 'cure' for migraines. There are only strategies for coping with them.
I believe I got the headache for two reasons: I had my period. This is the first cycle I've experienced on only 50 mg of Nortriptyline, so it's not surprising I had a little headache pain. Also, I just wasn't hungry from late Thursday to early Saturday, so naturally I got a headache for eating so light.
What kind of headache was it? I'd say it was about a 2 or 3 on the pain scale. It was so slight that I ignored all the early signs, "treating" it with caffiene and snacks. By nightfall I needed to Excedrin Migraine and in the middle of the night I took two more (with a Mylanta tablet).
Lesson learned.
Showing posts with label Excedrin Migraine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Excedrin Migraine. Show all posts
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Menstrual Report
My period ended today. During the entire period, I needed Excedrin Migraine just three times. And all three times I had a headache I'd rate as a 3 or 4. All three times, the pain went away quickly.
If that was a benefit of not eating carbs, then I'm in.
Typically during a menstrual period I have a 7-8 headache from the day before it begins until the day after it ends. Excedrin Migraine does no good. Aleve is slightly better, as it reduces the cramping. I usually need Axert. I'm fatigued and uncomfortable for the entire period, no matter which drugs I use.
But this last one...wow.
If that was a benefit of not eating carbs, then I'm in.
Typically during a menstrual period I have a 7-8 headache from the day before it begins until the day after it ends. Excedrin Migraine does no good. Aleve is slightly better, as it reduces the cramping. I usually need Axert. I'm fatigued and uncomfortable for the entire period, no matter which drugs I use.
But this last one...wow.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
After a week...
After one week of not eating carbs, I've gained a pound.
But that's not all bad. I also started my period.
Here's what's good: I haven't had a migraine during my period. I felt minimal pain in the night once, got up and popped a couple of Excedrin, and went back to sleep. That's it.
If eating no carbs means I can have headache-free periods, I'm all for it.
Another good thing: typically, when I have my period, I'm tired and have awful cramps. I'm not having any trouble with fatigue this time, and I've had really minor cramps.
Finally, one more good thing. I've had more energy. This could be a sort of psychosomatic thing, that I'm doing household chores to keep my mind off of food, or to prove to myself the diet is helping. But I definitely feel like jumping out of the recliner more often.
But that's not all bad. I also started my period.
Here's what's good: I haven't had a migraine during my period. I felt minimal pain in the night once, got up and popped a couple of Excedrin, and went back to sleep. That's it.
If eating no carbs means I can have headache-free periods, I'm all for it.
Another good thing: typically, when I have my period, I'm tired and have awful cramps. I'm not having any trouble with fatigue this time, and I've had really minor cramps.
Finally, one more good thing. I've had more energy. This could be a sort of psychosomatic thing, that I'm doing household chores to keep my mind off of food, or to prove to myself the diet is helping. But I definitely feel like jumping out of the recliner more often.
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