Living with Migraines

Ugh.  I woke up this  morning feeling really awful.  Sometimes I think it’s the worst when I’m waking up, eyes still closed, slowly coming fully awake and realize that I have a migraine.  It’s a terrible way to start the day.  I took a Maxalt and dozed on the couch for an hour or two, and that helped.  I was able to get up and get going, and I just took it pretty easy today.  The Santa Ana winds kicked up yesterday and into today, and I’m sure that had something to do with the headache.

In other news, my prescription reimbursement saga continues, as my paperwork was denied.  Insurance seems to think that I filled my prescriptions twice because Longs sought approval for my prescriptions, even though I never picked them up or paid for them.  So now I need to write a letter of appeal.  Such a pain.

I needed to take a Maxalt last  night.  After a long day of driving, sitting, fluorescent lighting and too little water plus caffeine in the afternoon, I think my body said ENOUGH.  I took the Maxalt in the evening, still felt kind of so-so after a few hours, but feel better today for the most part.  First one for January - with any luck it’ll be the last one too.  Wouldn’t that be super?

As I wrap up my vacation, I’ve been feeling pretty good.  I’m rested, I’m eating fairly well, I’m exercising and I’m not overly stressed about anything.  I’ve worked out at home a few times and gone to ballet twice, with plans to go again Friday night.  Tomorrow I’m up bright and early for a trek to L.A., but I’ve got my clothes picked out and the coffee ready with the timer set, and I’ve showered tonight, so I shouldn’t have to get up too early, all things considered.  Just earlier than I have been the past three weeks. ;)  The only thing troubling me physically these days is my skin - it’s breaking out like crazy, and it’s really bothersome to see.  I don’t know if that is a harbinger of more trouble this cycle or not.  I guess I’ll have to wait and see.

It’s been a good start to the year so far.  I’ve done some exercise both days and have felt pretty good, too.  Yesterday DD and I went for a walk - not a long one, but a walk nonetheless.  I love vacations where I can sleep in and stay up later.  I’ve tried not to go too crazy indulging in lots of high fat and high sugar foods, though I have indulged some.  ‘Tis the season. :)  I’m waiting for my reimbursement check to arrive for the prescriptions I had to pay for last month.  It would be nice if it would get here before I have to pay the credit card bill, but any time will do, as long as it comes.  One more week of vacation for me, though Thursday is a work day and I have some work-related paperwork to fill out before the thirteenth as well.