Having a migraine crisis need support

By tiredofpain7111 Wednesday, March 17, 2010

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For the last 12 hours i've been having a #10 migraine. Can't go to the e.r. cause i'm leaving for chicago tomorrow am. I need to get on that flight. I'll be seeing my migraine doctor in chicago on April 1st. I live in arizona and i'm dreading that long flight and the airport hassles. I'm going alone and the only thing i have for pain right now is vicodin. I took one today but i can't take another for fear of a rebound. i've been crying most of the day and the nausea is really bad. I took phenergan for than but it's not helping. i have shots at home but they're all old and expired. I really need some encouragement and support i'm in so much pain and have had daily headaches for months now. I was in the hospital a few weeks ago for terrible depression from the pain i suffered and i couldn't deal with it all and they put me on more medication for that. I need to know i'm not alone this is so hard for me to get through i have had this for so long and i'm at my breaking point. I need to get through this till i see the doc. i can't stop crying. i keep trying to take deep breaths but end up crying harder. Someone please help me. I feel so alone and depressed right now. I can't fight the pain anymore. My sister is paying for my flight cause I can't afford the airfare. Nice house guest I'll be, being in bed all the time. I'm on topomax, lisinopril, magnesium, cardizem, pristique, ambien. (I have cardiac issues) If you find the time, please write to me. thank you.

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AlliOOP

3/18/10 3:13am

I've been there and while I can't take your pain away, I can send HUGS! Lots and lots of hugs.

Don't worry about being a happy guest. Migraines bring out the worst in us but our families already know this. Sisters don't stop being sisters just because of a migraine and while it may be difficult to be sisters during the trying/painful times, when it is all over, you'll still be sisters. So take it one moment at a time and try to relax. Stress will just make it all worse.

Finally, while there is support here, getting off the computer might help. I always find that wearing sunglasses during my headaches (even indoors) really helps.

Hugs again! We out here in the migraine community really care.

tiredofpain7111

3/18/10 5:58am

Thanks for the hugs and support. It's almost 3 am here and I'm still fighting it, the pain. Once I get on that plane I'll finally take something. I'm going to try to change my doc appt when i get there to an earlier date. Something needs to be done I can't suffer like this. I need a med change. I've been at this way too long to know it's merely one thing, it's got to be a series of things that got me here. I'm genuinely appreciative of your reply, it has given me some strength, thank you again, I'm sure my sister will still be there for me also as you said. I will always offer support to someone in need when i can so your words are very special to me.

Nebula

3/18/10 11:22pm

Hi sweety,

we are all here for you and you are certainly not alone. You post reminds me of how I used to feel on topamax - very depressed, anxious and on the edge of something terrible. I'm not sure if that is contributing to the situation or not but it's worth thinking about.

You will be ok. It's so hard to know that you will be ok when you are in that much pain - it truly is torture. You must, absolutely must take some deep breaths. Concentrate only on your breathing for as long as it takes and you will get your pain better under control. I'm so sorry you've been crying. Crying always makes my migraines so much intensly worse but it's a reflex when you feel so awful.

And agreed - you don't need to worry about being a happy house guest. My family and friends are at my beck and call when I am experiencing such a bad migraine. Bring your sunglasses to the airport. I also recommend HeadOn. It really helps me manage my pain when I can't just lay down and sleep. Good luck with your flight and your doctor's appointment. I hope so much that you get some relief soon.

tiredofpain7111

3/22/10 7:20am

thanks for the support. I made it thru the flight but it was not and easy one. not necessary for the details. i'm calling the doc today for an earlier appt. spent the weekend working to help my sister in law out with stuff for her business, 2 twelve hour days didn't encourage the h.a. to stay away, but i;m the type a personality who doesn;t quit, good idea about the topomax i've always thought i couldn't live without it, but now thinking of giving it up for good but hoping she doesn;t put me on another anti seizure i think my choices aren't good. i also thought i needed it for the severe depression but maybe it added to it instead. can't think too much this am the pain and nausea have me out of sorts. thanks for yiur reply i need to know i;m not alone.

Nebula

3/23/10 10:51am

I'm glad you know that you aren't alone. Definitely do some research on the topamax. I was very depressed and on the verge panic attacks daily for the entire year that I took it. It got so bad that I could not remember if I had always been that way or if it really could be the drug. From my experience I think that tompamax really messes with your head.

Dallasemmitt

3/25/10 1:01am

Dear tiredofpain7111:

I am responding late to you due to the fact that I had a migraine myself. Hopefully my support is not too late but I thought that it was important to let you know that so many people care about you and truly want you to know that you are not alone. Alot of the things that have been said in previous comments are very important so I won't repeat them, but I do have two suggestions for you. First I was wondering if you live alone, as that can make it harder when there is no one around for you to talk with when you need conversation immediately. You can laugh if you like, but I live alone....well I should say that there are not any other people living with me, but I do have a cat. I can't explain how it helps to have pets around, no matter what type of pet it is. No, they can't talk but they can be there for us in different ways. When I have my migraines, 90% of the time I am sick to my stomach....and who is right beside the toilet, my cat. Pets can be expensive, but I just thought that I would mention it to you.

The other thing that I wanted to mention, was to ask your doctor about something to take for the nausea and / or vomitting. I used gravol for so long and it did nothing to help. Years in to having my migraines, a nurse just happened to hear me speak about it with a Pain Specialist and she mentioned a drug that they use after surgery so that people do not get sick. This drug has really helped me with my nausea and being sick to my stomach. It is worth a try and you can get it from your Family Physician (no specialist needed). This drug is called METOCLOPRIMIDE. Yes, it is a big name, but it is also can be a big help.

All the best with your migraines and don't ever forget that we are here to support you. You can be sure that we all understand where you are coming from and no one is going to doubt or judge you. Please take care, and write as often as you need to...that is what the site is for and more importantly, that is what we are here for....support and to listen. We will be your "migraine sisters" who will always be there for you. I will say a prayer for you and hope that your migraine goes away very, very soon!!!

Sincerely, Dallasemmitt

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