Thread:FEY72/@comment-27050930-20160315060936/@comment-27050930-20160315180221

Fey - we could talk! I know exactly what you mean with the store lights. I've noticed patterns over the last few years about what triggers my migraines and/or dizziness. One of my favorite stores is a huge culprit, unfortunately. I have to be in and out or I'll end up with a migraine for the rest of the day. Also, dehydration (even just getting thirsty for too long) is a trigger so I don't go anywhere without water.

I have found a couple of things that help proactively a lot. But only preventatively, and not always. Once a migraine or vertigo is set in motion almost nothing can reverse it for me. One thing I found that helps proactively with dizziness are those sea bands. Have you tried those? I was a total skeptic about them but they actually really helped. The other thing that I have to do to prevent migraines/dizziness is take 2 acetameniphen and 2 ibuprofin at the same time every 6 hours. I've dealt with this issue for a few years now so I can tell which days I need to take them (unfortunately it's most days). Other factors such as hormones and changing weather patterns seems to play a role in it, though I haven't sorted it all out or nailed it down. I probably never will.

It's nice having a friend who understands what it's like. I'm just glad I've got it under control most days (knock on wood). I couldn't live with vertigo day after day. I feel so much sympathy now for people who deal with it all the time. -C