I am dealing with chronic migraines to the point that I am missing work regularly. I am on the verge on filing for disability. I hate to give in, but I can't push anymore! The migraines are affecting my work. Some days it's just too hard to get out of bed, and when I do make it to work, my head still hurts that I can't concentrate. I'm exhausted on a regular basis. What's a girl to do!?
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It is really not given up u just need to take it easy and if that means stop work and file for your disability then maybe it is time that what my husband told me I have filed but denied and in the appeal process now will keep you in my prays it will be ok gentle hugs to u!!!
I stay away from MSG and aspartame.
I've been dealing with multiple daily migraines tension headaches n now cluster headaches. My last options is botox but I'm worried about getting it. However being on 6 maybe more meds just for headaches n still getting them maybe I'll try botox.
I'm waiting for my ssd hearing for fibromyalgia headaches depression etc. Best of luck
@CherylAnnBartnettKirkland, I hear ya! My Chiro very quickly learned that he couldn't do adjustments on me like his other patients, he started working through some form of very gentle/subtle treatments for subluxations. Does that ring a bell with you? Sometimes I felt like he hadn't done anything at all but yet somehow it was working. Gradually my tension lessened and the headaches and other pains got better. That's not to say I'm 100% fixed, but I am far better than I was.
Your neuro guy will have thought of everything I can think of I'm sure, but do you have any good sensitivities? Or maybe something environmental like a tree outside your house or some sort of spray? Or even a smell inside your house, or something in your soap? Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is a big one for many Fibro sufferers.
I'm grabbing at straws really, but I just feel like if I were you I would be tearing my hair out trying to find the cause!
I've suffered with migraines since 2008. In 2011 they became more frequent and longer lasting so I was off work once every 3 - 4 weeks. As I worked in a school I never got to complete a full term for the following year and a half.. I then got stuck with sleep apnea and was offered redundancy as the occupational therapist said I might not ever be ready to go back to work. I'm now officially unable to work following my assessment.. I take sumatriptan for the migraines, 37.5mcgms of morphine via a patch, anti emetic, Paracetamol and citalopram.. Hope this helps and that you find some relief from your pain x