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Migraine headache: What helps you cope?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 13, 2023 | Replies (139)

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@SusanEllen66

@rwinney this migraine diagnosis is very new for me. I know I have had mild migraines on and off for a long time. The latest episode didn’t feel like a migraine to me. It was more of a sinus attack, with a unilateral, temporary, total vision loss. I was tested for Giant Cell Arteritis and all test were negative.

Then, I spoke with my neurologist. He diagnosed me with migraine with aura, and occipital neuralgia.
That was just 2 weeks ago.
So, I have never done anything for migraines because I have never had “bad”ones. At this point I don’t imagine that I will have to take any kind of medication.
I ordered the glasses because I know light really bothers me at times. I also have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia tends to make light, smell, and temperature problematic.

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If you have been living with fibromyalgia chances are you know how to be patient and flexible, and roll with the ebbs and flows of having chronic conditions. Sometimes people who have central sensitization (hypersensitivity), feel things more intensely and may be subject to migraine and sensory flares. I hope the glasses provide you comfort and give you a break from the light. Have you been evaluated for cataracts?