Thursday, October 26, 2006
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Thursday, October 12, 2006
Migraines, More Then a Headache
Migraines are one of my biggest problems. I have to say that I suffer from them. Yes, I went almost 26 years of my life without getting one. I was one of thoughs people who thought I have had one of these before in my life. Now that I have had a Migraine I now know that what I used to get as a young kid was just a tension headache.
What is a Migraine?
A migraine is a headache that is severe pain felt in the front, back, and sometimes both areas of the head. It mostly can be felt in the front of the head near the eyes or the ears and or temples. A severe migraine can cause nausea, and vomiting. You can become very sensitive to light and sound. Most migraines start in the morning and can last any where from 2 hours to 2 days. More migraines occur in woman then men.
Causes
There are many things that can cause a migraine. To find what triggers your migraines you should keep a migraine diary. Write down what you were doing, what time of day, eating habits, lighting, sounds, everything that could trigger your headaches. Here are a list of triggers.
- Lack of Sleep
- Bright Light or Loud Sounds
- Stress or Anxiety
- Weather Changes
- Chocolate, Alcohol, or Nicotine
- Some Foods, or Food Additives
- MSG
- Hormone Changes before Menstrual Cycle
Types
There are many types of Migraines. Most people have the common, or classic migraine. The Classic Migraine tends to have visual symptoms 10 to 30 before the migraine attack. This is known as "Aura". I always get Aura before my migraines attack me. It isn't a pleasant feeling. It feels alot like being on a boat in really high waves.
Aura
- Blurry lines, flashes of light, or zigzag lines
- Blind spots or even the loses vision for short periods.
Common migraines tend to not have Aura and mostly have nausea, or vomiting.
Treatment
Now I have been told by my doctor that there isn't a cure to the migraine. There are ways to help the pain caused by one. For myself the best treatment is sleep. Sometimes a cool compress for my forehead. I have been given some medicine that has to stay out of the sun light. That medicine didn't help me to much.
- Sleep
- Cool compress
- Doing relaxing exercises
- Eating healthy
- Massage
- Medicines
Here are some websites that will give you more information.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), NIH, HHS
American Council for Headache Education (ACHE)
Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding For Migraineurs (MAGNUM)
Please don't forget to look at the links on the side of the page to also find information about migraines.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
The Untouchable, Why Don't I Agree
Today at (I will leave blank) they started to let people go. By letting go I mean fire people. The unknowing souls that got there lives changed didn't even see it coming. This is crazy. There is a thick feeling of shock and awe. ( Some one tell Bush this is how its done) There are a few Untouchables in the office that didn't seem to mind. Laughing and having a good time. Where the others, weren't.
Why do I feel like the phones are being monitored and the emails be checked? It went from being a fun safe work place to... Well lets just say that it isn't as fun. I have been told that I am an untouchable, why don't I agree? I see a lot of people looking at me as if I am wearing one of those bulls eyes. People seem to be really shocked but there eyes tell another story.
Day 2
Its starting all over. The President is in today. As I walked in the building at 8:03 am I was thinking just get to your desk and get busy. No one will notice you walked in 3 min after. As I am walking in, I see many other people walking in a little late too. It was storming pretty bad out. So I thought I would hide in line like ants, no one should notice me. As I turn the corner and make it to the danger zone of the long hallway I think this is it I can make it. Put it in high gear and go. To my surprise, I look up and there is someone walking towards me. Oh shit, its the President of the company. (What to do, what to do? I could make a B line to the mail room. No just keep walking he wont notice you. Then I take good look at him, our eyes meet and we both have the same look on our faces)
We are practically wearing the same outfit. Same color shirt, pants, and same color shoes. Oh man just my luck that I decide to be the CEO's twin today. As he walks in my direction he says:
Frank: Hello Dave
Daws122: Hello Frank
Frank: (In an awkward tone) Looking good today
Daws122: Thanks, you too
Then he holds out his hand to shake mine. (thinking to myself: Firm, not to firm but firm hand shake) So when I put my hand in his I grab tight and squeeze. POP! That was the noise I hear from his hand. Damn I hurt the guy I thought. What am I doing? I squeezed like there was juice coming out of his hand. He says nothing but why don't I feel okay. Instead of looking at him to see if it hurt I turned and took off to my off where I have been since.
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