Hormones & food are my main trigger, however I have been able to go for 3-4 months with no migraines. During those headache free breaks I have been pretty consistent with my exercise routine and also eat cleaner and lower fat.
This is my first headache in almost 5 months. I took a topple down the stairs 4 days ago and also have not been exercising or eating good for close to a month and my water intake is lower than I would like.
I work with a lot of highly sensitive and creative folks who get migraines....but I don't see them missing as much work as I do because of them.
I can not take any migraine medication....I've tried a lot of them. Imitrex, Replax, Maxalt and Migranal and they have all the same side effect for me....racing heart beat, made my headache worse, made all of my appendages tingle etc. I have also tried beta blockers and due to my multiple kidney stones I can not take a lot of the preventative medications.
I do not want to be on medication for the rest of my life for this, the side effects seems horrendous. No Thanks!
As 2013 is my growth year, I am hoping that I learn more about my disease/disorder - (yes the AMA considers this a disease and has no cure.)
I am hoping that I can get these under control where I can live a life where I am not afraid that it's going to trigger another migraine and miss more work.
Im going to put positive vibes out there, I will get back on my exercise regime and eat better and cleaner.
Every time I get a migraine I feel like I have taken like 10 steps back, it makes me feel week in character, it makes me feel like a failure and it makes me really down.
I do not like to travel too far from home because I am afraid one is going to happen and I can not do anything to manage it.
So this leads me to this question.....can one be successful in life while suffering from migraines?
