Forty-five hours. That’s how long my latest migraine lasted. Forty-five hours of searing pain, nausea, exhaustion, dizziness, an inability to think clearly, sensitivity to light and sound, and did I mention, searing pain?
This past weekend has been rough so if I owe you an email, please accept my apology. It’s not you, it’s me.
That said, I’m comforted by two thoughts. First, some people have it a lot worse. Last year, I suffered from two dozen migraines and only a handful persisted for longer than 24 hours (though one did rake me over the coals for three straight days). And while that sucked, at least I wasn’t among the 4 million Americans who suffer migraines every single day.
Secondly, the damn thing has departed. I’m really tired. Like someone ran me over with a Mack truck tired. And my brain is bruised, which means a few of the other symptoms persist and there’s still a ghost of a headache. But, light, the pain is finally starting to fade and for that I am grateful.
One Comment
Steven
That’s awful. I have headaches nearly every day, but I don’t think they’re really migraines. My neuro says they are, and that not everyone has the stereotypical symptoms, but I also think that my neuro kind of phones it in.
I’m glad you’re feeling better.