Migraine update

Since I’ve been whining about migraines recently, it seemed fair to give you guys an update.  Today, I visited with a neurologist who specializes in migraines.  She talked to me for a little while to confirm that I do actually have migraines and not some other type of headache (and yes, I definitely do).  We then discussed some treatment options.  Mostly, what I’m doing already is what I can do.  The one thing she’d change is to try to help me sleep.  Sleep has been an elusive commodity in recent years, and she says that the fatigue and stress from chronic insomnia definitely contribute to migraines.

I didn’t want to say it to her (this is Marin, after all), but it occurred to me that I should have a stack of Obama speech transcripts on my bedside table.  That might be just the thing when I can’t fall asleep or stay asleep.

And that’s the report.

I’m happy to report that right now, today, NO MIGRAINE!  Yay!  I cherish these days, and look forward to moving out of this migrainous phase in my life.