hello menstrual migraine

Last night my head started hurting Bad. I thought I was just hungry. I ate and it didn't help. Then I realized I was starting to get mild cold sweats. Then I remembered that this is the week I get my period. Yup, menstrual migraine. I sat in the dark for a long time late last night talking on the phone and that helped distract me, which was good. Despite being tired, it was difficult to get to sleep 'cause of the head pain. I woke up this morning to searing pain (kind of like seared tuna, only different) on the left side of my head. Shutting my eyes didn't help. I found the Alleve and an ice pack and the alleve (thankfully) took the edge off the pain and I was able to go back to sleep and sleep most of it (the migraine) off. The downside is that I had to miss a half-day of work. The upside is that I did not have to miss a whole day.

Migraines suck.

I am going to try to get in to see a neurologist soon. This whole being non-productive for a few days every month thing is just not working for me.

reason #23,456 why I love michael

Last night catzen lovingly rubbed a warming balm and eucalyptus oil into my aching knees. It felt so good on my knees.

Sadly, my knees are back to hurting today. Ah well.