Gruelling Migraine at Work

@flapiz (21094)

United Kingdom

March 24, 2023 3:32pm CST

Today I survived a 12 hour shift with a migraine. I really felt like I was going to faint. Initially I thought it was my blood pressure but it was 131/74 mmhg which is a bit high but not too bad. I also had my blood sugar checked as my hands were very clammy but it was also normal at 4.4mmol/L. I ate, I drank, I took pain medication to no avail. My manager did not send me home so I really forced myself not to pass out. I will be booking a doctor's appointment this Monday as it is scaring me now. My neck is very stiff as well so I am wondering if it is the root of it all. Also wondering if it could be my eyes as the pain does make me a bit photosensitive. I tried asking google and got scary answers so I have stopped.

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@moffittjc (112860)

• Gainesville, Florida

25 Mar

Could it be stress related?

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

25 Mar

I am quite stressed these days my fiancé thinks the same.

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

26 Mar

@moffittjc It's funny how my Turkish holiday now seems like ages away.

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@moffittjc (112860)

• Gainesville, Florida

26 Mar

@flapiz Sorry to hear that. You need a break so you relax and de-stress.

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@GardenGerty (152053)

• United States

25 Mar

I was going to respond as @DaddyEvil did, telling you that the stiff neck might be causing it. One natural thing I did, when I used to have these a lot, was to increase the foods rich in magnesium in my diet. Magnesium among other things is a smooth muscle relaxant. I used to get headaches like this a half dozen times a year. I hope you did finally get relief and I hope you figure it out.

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

25 Mar

It is quite likely that the stiff neck is the cause. But I am not ruling out the eyes. I will try to eat more magnesium rich food. Anything natural is good.

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@allknowing (121176)

• India

25 Mar

You did the right thing by seeking an appointment. Speculations could be quite disturbing You are in good hands, hopefully

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

25 Mar

They couldn't book me in. I have to call early in on Monday to fit me in.

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@rakski (114592)

• Philippines

24 Mar

Photosensitivity is one of the give away symptoms of migraine for me even before the headache strikes. Hope you feel better soon

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

25 Mar

Thank you Rakski. It is still ongoing up to today. Do you know what brings about your migraine?

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@rakski (114592)

• Philippines

26 Mar

@flapiz It has been a long time so I do not mostly remember

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@JimBo452020 (52107)

• Montrose, Scotland

25 Mar

Are you diabetic? You should have gone home. Are you a bit of a hypochondriac

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

25 Mar

I am not diabetic yet. I have checked my sugar twice just to confirm. I do not think I am a hypochondriac I usually do not come for doctors and avoid them if I can. But this year I feel like old age is creeping up on me.

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

28 Mar

@JimBo452020 I am 32 to be precise and profile pic is 26 years old I think. But I am very unhappy with myself healthwise.

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@JimBo452020 (52107)

• Montrose, Scotland

28 Mar

@flapiz Old age. You are about 30 years old aren't you? You look about 15 in the profile pic

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• India

24 Mar

even I get severe migraine at times....its horrible!! to get some relief, I take painkiller

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

24 Mar

I took some paracetamol which barely even touched it. I wonder what is causing it. It is horrible.

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• India

25 Mar

@flapiz I take Naxdom as a last resort

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

25 Mar

@Rimps85 I have not heard of that yet.

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@jstory07 (129851)

• Roseburg, Oregon

25 Mar

Going to your Doctor is the best thing for you to do.

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

25 Mar

I just hope the doctor will be of much help at least.

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@LadyDuck (439675)

• Switzerland

25 Mar

Your eyes were photosensitive because of the migraine and not vice versa. Your neck could be the cause of your migraine.

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

25 Mar

Yeah it might be true. I still have it today but it looks like my eyes are maybe causing it. I will see the doctor and I really hope they can shed light about my migraine. It could just be the period coming too. I am at the point in my life where my health really bothers me.

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

26 Mar

@LadyDuck I do get them sometimes before my period along with tummy cramps too. I should have it next week. Hopefully that's the only thing causing it. I am a bit worried it could be my eyes.

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@LadyDuck (439675)

• Switzerland

26 Mar

@flapiz I had migraines when I was young and those horrible migraines were always caused by my period. When I entered the menopause the migraines stopped.

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@nela13 (54396)

• Portugal

26 Mar

It can be just a migraine, photosensitive is common when you have it and usually regular pain killers doesn't work.

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

26 Mar

I have actually some gabapentin but I don't want to take them as they make me feel depressed. Today it has stopped after 2 days of gruelling pain. Hopefully it stays like this throughout the week.

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@nela13 (54396)

• Portugal

29 Mar

@flapiz I am glad you are feeling better.

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@CarolDM (205464)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar

I hope your headache is better today. I have had migraines but it has been a few years. As you know there are many triggers. I trust this site, you might find useful information to help. Feel better.

https://www.healthline.com/health/migraine

www.healthline.com

https://www.healthline.com/health/migraine

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

26 Mar

I took ibuprofen yesterday evening and it did wonders. I am having a read at the list of information so I can avoid more episodes of these in the future.

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

27 Mar

@CarolDM Thank you very much

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@CarolDM (205464)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar

@flapiz I hope it helps you.

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@florelway (22798)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

24 Mar

Are you done with your period? Sometimes it can be caused by menstrual cycle.

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

25 Mar

My period is coming up this week. I hope it is just that. Hormones going crazy.

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@coldplay8 (5294)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

27 Mar

well, 12hours is a lot or is that your usual shift? my bp is usually around130 and i drink pills for bp.i hope you will get better and get the answers.

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

27 Mar

I may need to drink pills for mine too it is 130 and higher sometimes. Yes unfortunately we work long hours that's our regular work schedule here.

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@flapiz (21094)

• United Kingdom

28 Mar

@coldplay8 It is what I am contracted for it is rather painful.

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@coldplay8 (5294)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

28 Mar

@flapiz o, very long hours.i think you could. mine was 140or over 140 and now is under it, which i am thankful.

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