WONDROUS WEDNESDAY

[Ramblinrose]

Morning ...

Coming off a horrendous migraine, but wanted to add to the migraine debate. One thing that most drs agree with is there is no one cause for every person. What works for one person does not work for another and same goes for meds.

My girl friends gets hers daily and imitrics works for her..same meds don't even touch mine. Excedrine can work for some but can cause rebound migraines for many and when I first started getting mine was told never to use it. Didn't work anyway.

Carbs and sugar are triggers for me as is the weather. I've been to many migrain specialist and the only thing they are on is no one really knows what causes migraines.

I've tried many "preventative" meds for migraines. Only results I had was to gain 25-40 on them. And study after studies show those who use thes med only experience one LESS headache a month than those who don't use them. I refuse to put unneeded meds in my body for that reason.

All that is the real frustration for those who suffer migraines. What works for one doesn't always mean it will work for others.

I have charted my migraines for months over the years looking for a pattern. Did daily chart of food, weather and other stuff. Then I remembered a time I was almost headache free. It was during the time I was using sleep meds and anti-depression meds for my sleep eating. The one thing I hadn't been charting was my sleep.

Started doing that and did find a trigger...if I don't get a good night sleep meaning I don't fall into deep sleep for at least 7 hours I tend to have more headaches. No drs had ever suggested sleeping patterns, whether it was the lack of or interrupted sleep, might be a trigger for me. I had to discover that on my own.

The migraine I had yesterday was the worst I've had in a long time. The meds wouldn't touch them and I also was puking during it. That hasn't happened in a long while. It was bad enough I was considering going to the ER but the thought of the drive in the car which usually make my head worse kept me from doing it.

If I look at my chart it was a a perfect storm waiting to happen. Horrible storms with the barometer dropping, terrible sleep the night before and sugar/carbs so the only advice I can add for someone who suffers from sever migraine is to chart yourself to find your triggers.

As you can see what works for Elizabeth does not work for me and vice versa..

[Kathryn-in-Canada]

I'm s2s and have trimmed my bangs. Ate breakfast, watered plants, put out fresh towels and have put a load of laundry on. So some progress.

Now to call dsil and see when he wants me to come over.

Ok, did that phone call and I'll be over to his place for 1:30. Now to get lunch. Yes, I know I just finished breakfast but that's now how my brain works. Once I start eating in the daytime, I don't stop until I have my supper. So evening eating is almost unknown to me but having breakfast and lunch within 60 - 90 minutes is common!

[LadyMaverick]

So it appears today isn't going to be a homeschool day. The kids are playing sooo well outside that I don't want to interrupt their flow. IMHO kids need time to just informally play and create. They are most definitely doing that! They decided to rake the yard (DH mowed last night). They both have a full-size rake and have spent over an hour working on gathering a large mound of grass clippings to run and jump into. They have also decided to build an elevated swimming pool by tying 2 full-size wheel barrows together and filling them both with water. Then they decided to use the battery powered weed-eater and blower. They have been trained how to safely use these small versions of yard tools and they consider them fun to use. Then they had a snack (yogurt & pudding) before coming inside to cool down. They are now playing Minecraft. They each have a controller in hand and have teamed up to build a mountain next to the cave and lava. Why? Who knows. No need to know - they are creating as they do it.

DCousin stopped by last night and brought us a couple of cantaloupes and a bag of okra. He has a huge garden and loves to give the vegetables he raises away to family and friends. I just cut one of the cantaloupes up (sooo good!) and measured 160g into individual baggies. They will be an easy & healthy snack for my timed eating plan.

[Ramblinrose]

This is my chart that I designed to fit on 8.5 by 11 paper. I have it titled ... Migraine Diary

The first top horizontal column is title Date: and then and I have four spaces so it looks like this....date/___|___|___|___|

Vertically under Dates I have 9 columns .. what time did the migraine begin...what was the severity of pain on a scale of I-10...what were the symptoms (vomiting, nausea, sensitivity to light, smell, sound) ...what may have triggered the migraine? (Food, alcohol, additives, stress, sleep) ... what did I use to treat my migraine... this also includes thing like ice, and I also put the time I used it like 7am Vicodin, 9am Maxalt...How long did it take to feel pain relief..Did the pain return? If so when?..... Did I experience any side effects ... meaning after the migrain was gone, usually for me I am unable to focused or concentrate the day after my migraine. Migraine Hangover, yes no and how long did it late.

I take my diary with me to the drs. It helps her analysis what is occurring and how we can better treat my migraines.

Meant to add: under the.. what may have triggered migraine, some times I have written : Unknown, normal sleep, food, and weather, because I've done all the right things and still wake up n he middle of the night, that usually what happens, with a migraine.

I very, very seldom develop a migraine during the day like some people do. I usually wake up in the middle of the night or very early in the morning with my migraine.

[Elizabeth]

Good morning! I decided to do things differently at payroll today. I have worked good and solid on the application report for about 3 hours, and I am rewarding myself by coming here. Last night was the first Girls' Night Out in a long time and DD15 wanted to stay in and talk to me. We ate cereal (her choice - I offered a real meal). After that we crocheted with Hogan for about 40 minutes. When she left, I checked and they FINALLY put up the new school calendar. The exams have been pushed back a week and are no longer the day after the Social Distortion show. So, I got the tickets, plus tickets to a fundraiser for the animal org. Since I am in charge of the latter, I cannot very well skip.

The x originally wanted DD for the whole of Labor Day weekend, but now wants to go camping with his brother and no wives or children. So, I now have DD that weekend. Probably the first time it has ever happened. The original plan of painting the MBR may be out the window. Surprisingly, she did not like my suggestion of the water park in El Paso. She is worried she will get coughing fits. We will likely hit the amusement park here and the "water park" at a local hotel.

Today, there is still much to fix on the application report. There are also several emails and DPCs to contend with.

Ramblinrose's idea of lack of sleep as a trigger is a really good one. I never thought to track that, but I suspect it might be a contributing factor. For me the biggest trigger is the lack of carbs and sugar. What really annoys me is that the fanatics call anyone who doesn't do low carb low sugar "weak" and "addicted". (No one here does that, of course). I would never call them weak addicts who have to have fat and protein to avoid withdrawal symptoms. I WOULD call them people whose body chemistry differs from mine. And the name callers are just nasty bullies whether they don't like my diet, lifestyle, looks, religion, etc.

[lucylee]

Don't know how wondrous it will be here today, but at least I am s2s and it is not flooding -- so that's something, right?

I have come to a sad realization about myself. I definitely have a bit of passive-aggressive personality traits.
Last night dcousin posted a video on FB of the 50-something (56?) Chevy, saying, "Finally got her running..."
I commented: "Is this my mother's car? The one daddy bought from your dad back in the day?"
He never responded.
Hmmm...BUT his nephew, also my cousin, set me a text saying YES it certainly is your mom's car, and PLEASE don't say ANYTHING to ANYONE about the fact that I texted you...
I told the nephew I would not mention him in any way, but I would tell dmom that her car is running now.
* sheesh *

So that's the little bit of drama I've created for myself today. I'm not going to get into a fight with dcousin or anything, but I think he should know that WE know. Dcousin is one of those people that will do anything for a dollar -- according to my dmom and my uncle, who has also been fussing about this whole situation -- (Not dcousin's dad; his dad is deceased. So both the parties to this transaction are dead, and there is no bill of sale. Dmom says she does have the cancelled check where ddad paid duncle for the car. Somewhere.)

Waving to ALL!!!

Loved hearing about all the activity & adventures with dgd & DS8, LadyM!

(((Rose))) Hope you have a better day.

I have a dfriend (choir director at our church) who used to almost always get migraines on Sunday evenings. It was like his body held it together all week while he worked M-F, and then got him through Sunday morning service, and then... it just couldn't take anymore.

Once I start eating in the daytime, I don't stop until I have my supper.

Yes... that is me... only I usually don't stop at supper...
And waaay too often, I'm eating the wrong stuff.
I didn't make it last night w/out eating, either, but this morning I was down 1.5 pounds, so maybe my discipline helped a little bit. When I ate, I ate turkey, cheese, and Triscuits. Too much salt/too many carbs in the Triscuits, but otherwise, not a bad choice.

I am trying to watch the video, Dee, but my internet is being troublesome today and I can't get it to come up. I'll get it eventually.

DH is sleeping better.
Another embarrassing bit of info here: my snoring keeps him awake.
I think to myself, after almost 38 years of listening to YOU snore, you should be able to deal with this... but I did not say that.
Last night, I told him to let me go to the den and sleep in the recliner, b/c I truly sleep just as well there as I do in bed, and I figured w/the sore throat and sinus drainage, I might sleep better --
and he said he STILL woke up TWICE b/c of me... but I am just shaking my head...

We just about finished the towel laundry last night. He has one more load to do today, and I have a load in the washer to hang up right now.
Tonight, I may have to watch dgrands for a while, until ddil can get to Bible School. (DS has a guitar lesson, and she is going to be late getting home from work.)
Otherwise, the Plan for today, is to finish vacuuming that I started last week...
Embarrassing fact #3...

[Nancy]

Store run done. Drat forgot creamer. Not out but.

I thought today was Thursday glad it is wed.

[blessedw2]

hello hello -
d nancy I am glad its wednesday not thursday too
d lucy it might be that you were able to have your say when the car went to your nephew. glad your dh got sleep - don't worry my snoring keeps everyone up at my house.
hi d elizabeth howdy
hi d rose - great idea keeping track
hi d lady - so happy the d kids are having great time.
hi d kathryn
hi d dee

hello everyone.
went to french and then picked up d mom and we had an impromptu lunch (very nice)

[DeeClutter]

Oy vey! We're waiting to go to dinner. Dh had talked to our 'go-to' RV repairman yesterday and he's supposed to come look at the water heater in dneighbor's camper. We have the key. Dh never thought to tell him we were going out to dinner or ask what time he thought he'd be here. So here we sit. This guy used to work for C amping W orld in our town. Then it was sold back to original owner and he does a lot of work for dh 'on the side'. It's now 5:35 and I'm really very hungry. If I eat a snack I won't be hungry for a nice dinner.

[Sunny]

Happy Anniversary to Dee and Dh! Hope you're able to get to dinner soon!

Day three of no rain or storms here.

glad you're feeling better. Yes, we all had something similar a couple weeks ago.

Yes, thank you! I'm glad your dfamily is better too and no lasting effects. I've never had anything quite like this before!

I am not making progress on the quilt. Yet. But I will!

A little at a time, when you have time! I wish I could just drop everything and work on dgson15's quilt!

Thank you, Helia! Hope you have a nice trip later this week.

Lucy, I'm glad you have no flooding!

I woke up this morning with a headache - a combination I think of wrong position of the pillow and a stuffy nose. Ate breakfast, took two aspirin and a nap. Felt much better and kept busy with routines. This afternoon I gave myself a much needed perm. It always takes me much longer than they say it should, but now I'm glad it is done for another 6 months.

We won't be seeing dfam#2 for a few days. They have had to have their house tented and treated for termites. They are going to stay with ddil's dparents up in north FL and probably won't be back till the weekend is over.

We talked to dgd20 (VA family) yesterday afternoon. She is now working full time - three 12 hour shifts at Mary Washington Hosp. in the ccu and says she loves it. She is saving her money for future education.

Great interview with ds, Dee!

I can't really add anything about migraines. I used to get horrible headaches each month when I was much younger, but haven't had them for many years. I did figure out that if I cut out eating salt about two weeks before that time there was no headache! I do feel so sorry for those of you who suffer with those migraines!

Blessed, you always make sure to say hello to everyone....so here's my hello to YOU!

Next up is to check out the kitchen and wash up any dishes left, then settle down to read my book! Have a good evening everyone!