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Headache & Migraine | Last Active: May 23 9:18pm | Replies (49)

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@marley8

Hi Im 24 years old (Female) and just started getting migraines in February. I have had to take a medical leave from work and its causing a lot of anxiety for me because I now have no income. I was having headaches daily and was not able to get them to stop. I drank no caffeine, drank more caffeine, changed diet, sleep, tried the triptans etc. Ive also been getting massages and going to the chiropractor as that was recommended to me. I did have a five day break with no headaches but I cant seem to figure out anything different during those five days. I then got heat illness and got a severe headache and they have been occurring regularly again since then. My migraines cause immense pressure in my face (around the cheek bones) and that symptom is really hard for me to deal with. I can do things for some of the other symptoms like sensitivity to lights etc but the pressure is so bad. It feels like someone is squishing my face really hard. I have no sinus issues or sinus infection. Im additionally suddenly having issues with my sleep which though unrelated has made life tough. It is 4:42 am as I type this and I have yet to go to sleep. My circadian rhythm is completely off. Ive been a great sleeper my whole life and never really have had any issues except sensitivity to sounds that make it hard to fall asleep. now im completely unable to fall asleep until its around 6 am. even if I stay up a whole day and try to reset. If I take sleep medication I sleep for 14-17 hours which doesn't help to regulate the sleep. I lay there for hours and dont fall asleep till morning and that is really frustrating. Anyways I live alone and I dont know anyone in the city I live in except for the people I know at my job so I am completely alone and I just wanted to talk I guess here with people also experiencing migraines and headaches.

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Wow, that’s interesting that your migraines came on so quickly! I’m really sorry that this is happening to you. And that it’s causing you anxiety with your work. Not having an income can be very stressful and anxiety inducing(I know from experience) as I’ve had migraines since I was a kid and I’m 39 now. I’ve missed many opportunities just cause of migraines and that doesn’t cover all my other health and mental issues. Have you been able to try any preventative migraine meds yet? Also do you have insurance? Because a lot of people on here said that Botox has helped there migraines a lot. And that’s the next thing I’m gonna try for my migraines. I’m here if you have any more questions! As I’ve had migraines for so long I feel like I might be able to help you. Best of luck to you. Also try excedrin migraine. Also I don’t want to scare you but since your migraine onset was so quick you might want to have an MRI, to rule out anything to do with your brain. Sending you some good vibes!