I got that familiar blurry vision and weird aura that happens right before I get a migraine. It sounds crazy when I try to tell people about it, but I know it's really very common, but it is hard to describe.
I sat in my meeting totally unable to see the faces of the other people in the room. The lights seemed so bright. A few minutes later, my vision returned to normal, but that always means the same thing. That is when the torturous pounding headache begins.
I went home after the meeting and tried to lay down in the bed. But no, that just made me feel nauseous. I thought I was going to be sick, my head hurt so bad. We have two pillow-top beds in our house, and I end up only being able to fall asleep on our couch. Go figure.
I slept most of the day & finally woke up feeling much better. Sleep seems to be the only solution when these things happen. My go to beverage for when I don't feel good is a Sprite with lots of ice...Chris brought me one from Chic Fil A on his way home - he's so sweet.
I called it a night early & as I was laying down, it happened AGAIN. The blurry vision. What in the WORLD? I got another migraine in the same day. I barely slept a wink all night, tossing and turning because of the pain in my head.
I finally managed to fall asleep on the couch again. Seriously? What is up with the universe?
Do any of you get migraines? How do you deal with them? I've been to the doctor multiple times. I am super dooper careful with what I eat and drink because I know certain things trigger them. But yesterday started out just like every other day...I just don't get it!
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Emily, I have struggled with migraines off and on. Prior to having kids, my migraines were exactly as you described. The fuzzy vision is actually like a camera going off in my opinion. I always think: "Who took a picture" and then realize it's the blurry vision.
I have realized that if, as SOON as I see the blurry vision I take medicine, I can keep the migraine from coming on full force. You could actually take Tylenol (acetaminophen) AND Motrin/Advil etc. (Ibuprofin) at the same time if needed. Or you could see if your doctor could prescribe you a narcotic (codeine etc.) to take as soon as you feel the vision loss.
During infertility treatments and pregnancy I struggled with migraines as well but those never had the vision issues -- which meant I didn't seem them coming.
There are medications you can take as soon as you feel a migraine coming on for them that can be prescribed.
All I can do, if I get one, is sleep in a dark room. Often times they are hormonal -- something to think about in your case?
I know exactly what you're talking about, I've had migraines for years although I haven't had as many lately. Thank goodness!
I do take Zomig (a prescription) as soon as I begin to have the symptoms and most always that stops them before they get out of control.
I used to have them all the time. I still have them sometimes and Excedrin Migraine helps some. I'm sorry that you are dealing with these...they are so painful.
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