Migraines are making it difficult to live my life

Since you didn't mention where you work or what you do, this is kind of general.

If you work in an office and on a computer, there are a couple things you can do.  First, get an anti-glare cover for your computer screen.  Second, if you have flourescents in your office, see if they can turn off the one above you.  There is also something available called a Cube Shield which blocks light and noise.

It is also important to have a survival kit at your desk, things like cold packs (try Be Kool for Kids), all your medications, sunglasses, peppermints (for help with nausea)

I have to say, I understand where you are coming from.  I work from home full time, and I still have near daily migraines.  I don't even think I could go back to working in the office.  I also believe if I wasn't working full time, I would have a lot fewer migraines.

Don't give up on preventives either.  There are over 100 medications for migraine prevention, so the right one is out there for you.  And by right one I mean something that controls your migraines without all the awful side effects.

Good luck

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