I've had a migraine for 2 days

By mistypetersen Wednesday, February 06, 2008

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I've had a migraine for 2 days now this is the worse ever I can not even touch the left side of my head or face that's how bad it hurts. The medication the neurologist gave me to take on the onset of one is not working. I'm really thinking about going to the emergency room. I'm really tired of living this way. I hope I don't lose my job because of this. I'm thinking about trying to work from home because I'm sick most of the time. How do people go to work like this? Or even function like this?

I went to urgent care yesturday

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Nancy Harris Bonk, Health Guide

2/ 6/08 1:21pm

When we have Migraine pain lasting longer than 72 hours without a four-hour, pain-free break while awake, it could be a condition called Status Migrainous and needs immediate medical attention.

Status Migrainous - The Basics will give you more information. If your pain continues, please go to the ER or urgent care clinic, ok? Let us know how you are feeling.

Chelsea

2/ 6/08 2:07pm

I completely understand your frustration. Headaches can have a very harsh impact on your work, job, personal life, etc. Have you tried to call your doctor and see what other options/prescriptions he could help you with----and if that doesnt work, and the headache is a 10--full blown pain/nausea/etc---then use the ER, sometimes its just too late to try to take an onset type med. I just wanted to say that it will get better, you have every right to be frustrated with anything and everything Furious

!! and you are not alone!!!

Gail Schmidt

2/ 6/08 4:10pm

Hello,

I have been suffering this for 10 years now... i completely understand. I wonder to if i will lose my job, I had such a bad one today, and have to work tonight. I am just sad, and flustrated I have to live this way! I feel like a bad mom! Ever part of my life is suffering. I have had so many different diagnosis, and nothing helps. My family keeps telling me to go in to a different doctor, ... I think why... I have been for years! I have a lot of medical bills and still no solution. I would be willing to try anything or if any has any information that could help, refferals ect.

I NEED somthing to change!

Thanks for your time. Gail Furious Cry Wink PLEASE HELP

I live near PHX, just moved from Wi.

Nancy Harris Bonk, Health Guide

2/ 6/08 4:21pm

Hi Gail,

I know how frustrating it is to go to doctor after doctor, be in pain day after day. But finding the right diagnosis is so important, which may mean a new doctor.

A Migraine specialist is a doctor who devotes his entire practice to treating people with Migraine disease and headache disorders. We have a list of patient recommended specialists you can see by clicking HERE.

Have you been over to our forum for more support?

gail

2/ 9/08 5:06pm

hello, thanks for the reply...

i have tried to call.... i do have an apt with one of them, but they can not get me in until march 24th.... seems like forever away!

the other one was not accepting new pt's....

thanks for the help!

Cindy

2/ 6/08 5:43pm

Misty,

Nancy has given you information on breaking the cycle on your migraine and when you should consider seeking more help with this go around.

I have had to work many day before, during and after a migraine attack. Each of us is different. The preventative medications effect us differently, the abortive medications impact us at the time and afterward differently and the after affects of the migraine it self is just so different for everyone. I can often work from home. Light and sound after a migraine attack are particularly troublesome to me. The type of work I do allows me that option. Not all jobs are like that.

Going over to the forums to talk with other people about what they do and how they manage their lives is wonderful support and cann give you good ideas on how to handle your job. I have not been part of the community for very long, but I don't know what I would do without the support of the people on this site. They are so wonderful and caring.

Take care. I hope you are feeling better soon.

Cindy

I've had a migraine for 2 days

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