tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post1781058077471328303..comments2024-03-22T06:38:04.697-04:00Comments on Beyond the Notes: Mired in MigrainesErica Ann Sipeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526622607656348353noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-27406726100651365952012-08-29T13:43:09.233-04:002012-08-29T13:43:09.233-04:00Wow, Jan J. I didn't know they had magnetic p...Wow, Jan J. I didn't know they had magnetic pillows but I'll look into that. I purchased a water-filled pillow a few years ago and that has helped tremendously. Previously, with normal pillows, if I had a migraine in the evening, trying to sleep was a nightmare. There was no way to get comfortable. With the water pillow I have virtually no problem sleeping and we all know how important rest is for migraine sufferers.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to read this post and to comment! <br /><br />EricaErica Ann Sipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526622607656348353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-54298329056680448252012-08-29T13:09:07.556-04:002012-08-29T13:09:07.556-04:00I suffered from migraines for over 10 years. I wo...I suffered from migraines for over 10 years. I would get one about every 2-3 months. Then suddenly I quit getting them, and I've only had about 6 migraines in the last 14 years since. I figured out how... BY SLEEPING ON A MAGNETIC PILLOW! My parents started selling Nikken products and had me sleep on one when I thought I was getting a cold. They thought it would help keep me from getting congested. I I was teaching school at the time & didn't want to get laryngitis. It seemed to help, and I just kept sleeping on it. That is the ONLY change that happened, and I know it was the pillow. Changed my life! I recommend it... it's worth a try!Jan Jhttp://www.jansugarfree.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-4415126353974140102012-08-15T18:54:09.855-04:002012-08-15T18:54:09.855-04:00Ha ha, I love it. I'm honored that you would ...Ha ha, I love it. I'm honored that you would be so selfish and want me to keep writing. Trust me, I don't think I'll be stopping anytime too soon, migraine or no migraine! <br /><br />And I love your husband's solutions - so much cheaper and more pleasant than the more medical options. I have actually been off regular deodorant for many years and am much happier - I'm not sure it's had any effect on my migraines but you never know. As for the chamomile, I love it so I'll have to increase my tea intake to see if that helps. My guess it that I'll definitely sleep better which could help ward off the silly migraines. <br /><br />Here's hoping something will work...soon...for everyone!<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to comment and for your support and encouragement. They are much appreciated.<br /><br />-EricaErica Ann Sipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526622607656348353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-23125852100359625752012-08-15T18:50:50.989-04:002012-08-15T18:50:50.989-04:00So many people I talk with have experienced migrai...So many people I talk with have experienced migraines to some extent - it's quite amazing! Now if only we can get help for all of those people. And thank you for bringing to my attention those forums. For me it makes it so much easier when I can read other people's experiences. <br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting,<br />EricaErica Ann Sipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526622607656348353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-68665263114672049372012-08-15T18:47:18.342-04:002012-08-15T18:47:18.342-04:00Many thanks for reading and commenting, Peter. An...Many thanks for reading and commenting, Peter. And thank you as well for the countless times you've chimed in on twitter or facebook when I've mentioned that I was in the midst of another migraine. It helps so much to know I'm not alone, as corny as that might sound. <br /><br />And I hope that your unbelievably long migraine disappears from your life as well. 2 weeks is too long for me so I have no idea how you've managed for as long as you have.<br /><br />All the best to you, Peter and thanks again,<br /><br />EricaErica Ann Sipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526622607656348353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-51388682241818153462012-08-15T11:45:23.422-04:002012-08-15T11:45:23.422-04:00On a purely selfish level, I sincerely hope your m...On a purely selfish level, I sincerely hope your migraines dissipate because I love reading your blog, and every day I eagerly look to see if you've updated.<br /><br />Now about those little buggers...meaning the headaches, not the blog posts...<br /><br />My husband used to get migraines regularly, and his description matches yours painfully closely. I can only imagine how dehabilitating they must be, as I've never had one myself. <br /><br />BUT, about two years ago, my husband managed to make them practically disappear by changing two things: 1) He switched to aluminum-free deodorant and 2) he started drinking chamomile tea every day. We don't know which of these methods did the trick, but he doesn't intend to change either to find out! Since then, he has experienced migraines maybe two or three times, as opposed to monthly as before. <br /><br />The funny thing about medical remedies, as you are already well-aware, is that there aren't any "one size fits all" fixes. We've had friends who respond to these treatments, and those who don't. But I thought I'd put this out here just in case it might work for you.<br /><br />And then you can start blogging again =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-80924434639494722082012-08-15T03:49:06.473-04:002012-08-15T03:49:06.473-04:00Oof. Thank you for writing about this! I can symp...Oof. Thank you for writing about this! I can sympathize a tiny bit (I had migraines that luckily were just caused by the birth control method I was using -- they stopped when I stopped using it). I can only begin to imagine what it would be like for someone to routinely experience what I experienced during those times. There are some good forums for chronic pain; the ones leading the pack I think are healingwell and chronicbabe. I wish you luck and health. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-38391702563222499822012-08-14T22:19:47.921-04:002012-08-14T22:19:47.921-04:00A very good look at what migraine looks like - for...A very good look at what migraine looks like - for you, Erica; thank you for sharing. I always find it interesting to read about other people's accounts of coping with these insidious headaches as I've been living with one since ... well, for longer than I can actually remember. Truthfully, I've had the SAME migraine for about 30 years - unremitting, unending, unceasing pain that only gets "tolerable", it never goes away entirely - not even with the pain medication that I take (without which I would be paralysed with pain). It is truly disheartening how people cannot understand what this pain is like but I'm really glad to hear that you've found a neurologist that understands your plight and is able to work with you from a point of common experience.<br /><br />When I'm composing it's possible to push aside the migraine - if I'm able to focus - but, when I finish ... the pain comes flooding in with a vengeance and is often debilitating. A few hours of work followed by excruciating pain. That's my daily pattern.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your pain - I hope it departs from you - forever.<br />PeterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14917517595461617547noreply@blogger.com