Living with Migraines

I made it through both long drives without really even a twinge of a headache, which is pretty amazing.  I aimed to drink plenty of water and go easy on the junk food, and by and large I feel like I did well.

I’ve had PMS the past couple of cycles.  Normally, I don’t really have any classic PMS symptoms, but lately I have.  Don’t know what to make of that.   Took a frova tonight, which I would have done preventatively but as it turns out am taking acutely as well.  Hope it does the trick.

I fear chocolate is no good for me in any sort of moderate to large amount, and I’m in denial about it.   More on that to come, when I can properly think about it.

I had a great weekend.  I felt good through just about all of it and was able to enjoy all of the things we had planned.  I spent much of today relaxing with friends on their patio, just chatting and snacking and watching our kids play.  It was a good way to spend a warm, sunny Sunday.  Tomorrow I head off on a long drive and will be sure to stop and stretch, drink plenty of water and have a snack along the way.

Not much to say really.  Just feeling content after a happy weekend.

For going on a week now my neck has been bothering me, to the point that it is triggering headaches in the evenings.  I went for a massage this evening and am feeling better - here’s hoping it did the trick and broke this awful cycle of pain.

I tried to schedule an appointment with the physical therapist who works wonders, but she didn’t have any openings until August 1 .  Good for her, glad she is busy, but not so good for me.

Vacation next month - that will be good!  One week of city-living, sight-seeing, etc., and one week of reading, hiking and napping in the middle of practically nowhere.  It’s going to be great.

How much do you think your posture affects how you feel?  I know that when I spend too much time in front of my laptop, bent over somewhat, I feel it in my neck.  And tension there can easily trigger a migraine.  So good posture is something I need to be aware of.  I’m actually hoping that the ballet classes I take will also help me with this day in and day out as I go about the business of living.