Gruelling Migraine at Work
By YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
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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@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
26 Mar 23
@moffittjc It's funny how my Turkish holiday now seems like ages away.
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@moffittjc (124220)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Mar 23
@flapiz Sorry to hear that. You need a break so you relax and de-stress.
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@GardenGerty (163399)
• United States
25 Mar 23
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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@allknowing (145273)
• India
25 Mar 23
You did the right thing by seeking an appointment. Speculations could be quite disturbing You are in good hands, hopefully
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@florelway (23358)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Mar 23
Are you done with your period? Sometimes it can be caused by menstrual cycle.
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@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
26 Mar 23
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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@CarolDM (203410)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 Mar 23
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
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