New Daily Persistent Headache Support Group

I just washed dishes for the first time since March 18th last year, with the faucet fully running without experiencing severe pain. Yeah! Thank G-d, this is a Major Improvement for me.

Now the bad news. Yesterday, I had to cancel my vacation to visit family and friends when the migraine I had did not respond to meds. I planned this trip and was really looking forward to it since last April.

win some lose some.

I'm so sorry about your vacation plans. You deserve that vacation - I hope if this time doesn't work out you're able to schedule another very soon to see your family and friends. How is your migraine today?

Does the water from the faucet impact your headache pain or do you have pain in your body too? I'm so sorry if that's the case b/c dealing with pain on top of the headache/neck issues is just crazy. I think it's so awesome that you're able to recognize and celebrate your victories and improvements!! Sometimes it's hard to keep perspective on that when you're still battling pain and it seems that you do a great job keeping it all in perspective. Take care!!

I noticed that my headaches can generate neck pain and the arthritis in my neck or muscle spasms in my neck can generate or exacerbate headache pain. Kind of a Ying/Yang deal.

Thanks for your concern drmeows. My headaches generally get worse in the summer because of the heat, humidity, and my personal favorite drops in atmospheric pressure. Thunderstorms can really throw me for a loop. We had a two months of almost daily thunderstorms in May and June. I was in orders and horizontal for most of that time. Fine of your a bear and it's winter. Not so great if your two-legged mammal.

I see my headache specialist September 3rd.

take care,

MJ