I feel like I'm wasting my senior year in high school.I just turned 18 the other day and spent most of it in bed.I have just recently started seeing a neurologist (in January).My migraines started to get really bad in December and I went to the hospital after I woke up in tears one morning and my parents decided to take me.I've had migraines fo 2 years,but they were controlled a little by my regular doctor.He went through just about every medication he could,when finally there were no more he could try.I was on no medication and went from having maybe 1 or two a month to having them every day.I've missed at least 12 days of school,and having been feeling really down all the time.I don't really wanna get out of bed for school,and on the weekends i get out of bed at 12 in the afternoon if im lucky.I know my migraines are affecting my grades too:/ I also can't get a job at the moment,nor can I get my license.Is it possible to drive/learn to drive with migraines??I just dont wanna feel defeated by stupid migraines anymore and actually enjoy my last year of high school,but I feel stuck!
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Melissa,
- too little sleep
- too much sleep
- disrupted sleep
- irregular sleep schedule
- poor quality sleep
You asked if it possible to drive/learn to drive with Migraines. You may need to put this off. We should not drive when we have a Migraine. Even if we don't realize it at the time, Migraines slow our response time, and it's really not safe for us or others on the road for us to drive during a Migraine.
So, let's talk about a plan to help you enjoy your senior year as much as possible. I'd suggest that you and one or both of your parents sit down with your school counselor and the school nurse. Explain your situation and enlist their assistance in allowing you to leave class to take medication or lie down for a bit when you need to or go home when you must along with getting the assingments you need when you miss school. If you include them in your planning, they'll be more flexible and helpful.
You've just started seeing this neurologist. How much experience does he have with treating Migraine? Does he outline options and discuss treatments with you? When you go for appointment with him, write down your questions in advance so you don't forget anything that you want to ask.
Especially given that it takes up to three months to know if a single preventive medication is going to work, we suggest giving a doctor a good fair chance before deciding if he's the right doctor for you or not. If this neurologist is a good match for you, that's great. If not, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist.It’s important to note that neurologists aren’t necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special?If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check our listing ofPatient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists.
I truly hope this helps.
Welcome again,
Teri
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