Migraine

Lately, I've been having pretty severe headaches. I blamed it on birth control (I'm currently switching to a new one to see if it helps), stress, and lack of sleep. But I'm starting to think it may be migraines instead of headaches. I know they are hereditary and my grandma suffers from them.

And it's almost like I can sense when they are coming. I woke up this morning for Spring Sing practice and just knew today was the day. Throughout the day I experienced some warning signs (I didn't know these were warning signs until I googled migraines about 30 minutes ago).

Warning signs:

Exhaustion (I took 2 naps today, so about 5 hours of nap time!)

Craving sweets (I'm ashamed to say I ate a whole box of milk duds!)

Yawning (When I wasn't sleeping!)

One of the migraine triggers was the frequent use of stairs. I live on the third floor. There is no elevator. In fact, every single one of my classes is up two flights of stairs, including chapel- 3 flights- because I sit in the balcony. And of course none of these buildings have elevators!

Around 6 the pain began. It is always behind my forehead and throbs. I took two 'headache reliefs' and settled in to watch some TV. It took the edge off but it was still a severe ache. I couldn't get comfortable. About 4 hours later the throbbing began again, worse. I got nauseous and dizzy. I took two more 'headache reliefs', realized I needed something stronger, so I took an oxycodone. I laid under the covers shielded from any noise or light and drifted off. My roommate Ali was so sweet, asking me if I needed anything and talking softly. I got so lucky with her!

The oxycodone knocked me out for about 2 hours and now I'm awake at 3, migraine free! I think the caffeine from the headache has me up...my heart is beating pretty quick.

Anyways, does anyone else experience migraines? Is this what I'm having? I have an appointment with a neurologist, so hopefully they can tell me for sure.

By the way, I just discovered 'Fade Into You' by Mazzy Star. I'm actually kind of ashamed to admit that since it has been out since like the 90's. Oh well, I just bought it on iTunes and have it on repeat. I also rediscovered 'The Shawdowlands' by Ryan Adams in my library. Of course, anything by Ryan Adams is musical genius-ness. I urge you to invest!