Music and Health: Today, I was diagnosed with migraines. Any loud sounds or bright...

By Former Drummer - 03/06/2012 21:23 - United States - Tulsa

Today, I was diagnosed with migraines. Any loud sounds or bright lights make it worse. I'm the drummer for a heavy metal band, so I now have to choose between really bad migraines or a career. FML

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By Alli.M - 18/03/2012 11:06 - Australia - Canberra

Today, I got a migraine. I work in an arcade with lots of bright lights, loud noises and screaming children. I was stuck in there for 7 hours. FML

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By LiliK - 04/02/2017 14:00 - United Kingdom

Today, while suffering from a serious migraine. I have to cook dinner and listen to the singing of two very tone deaf individuals. I'm starting to contemplate sticking forks in my ears. FML

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Show me where it hurts

By Anonymous - 21/11/2020 19:02 - United States - Weslaco

Today, I learned that pregnancy makes me more prone to migraines, but the only pain killer I can take makes me vomit. So I have to choose between being in pain and vomiting for hours on end. FML

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Drugs are bad, well, some of them

By RockMeetsHardPlace - 15/03/2021 15:01 - United States - Midlothian

Today, like every day since my diagnosis, I've had to choose between two impossible options. Either I deal with debilitating headaches where I cannot focus, or I feel so drowsy that I cannot focus. My finals are in a week and I can't study. FML

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By Xpload - 29/01/2014 18:26 - United States - Lake Orion

Today, I woke up with a skull-splitting headache. I braved the wind and freezing temperatures to get to work. Today is also the day my boss thought it would be cute to let the elementary school band play at our office. FML

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By oww - 05/09/2015 01:25 - United States - Tekonsha

Today, I came to work with a huge hangover after a night out. I work as a marching band director, and guess who I had to conduct a sectional with? That's right, percussion. My head still hasn't stopped throbbing. FML

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Doom Metal will do that to you

By Meg93 - 26/06/2019 23:00

Today, I went to a concert for the first time in 5 years. I got all dressed up and even ended up hanging out with the band. The night came to a screeching halt when I got a migraine and ended up in the ER vomiting non-stop. I was in the hospital all night. FML

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Not a morning person

By Anonymous - 30/01/2024 17:00 - United States

Today, I was forced to come in to work early in the morning. For me, that means I will have a pounding migraine, vomiting, and diarrhea for at least the next two weeks. FML

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Stress level: 2020

By Anonymous - 27/09/2020 19:02 - United States - Saint Paul

Today, after pushing myself really hard all week to find a new job, I was looking forward to having a nice relaxing weekend with my family. Nope, I got a migraine and can barely function, but also can't sleep. FML

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Headfucked

By Anonymous - 08/04/2020 17:00

Today, after two weeks of migraines, my doctor informed me that bowel movements are one my triggers. This means every time I shit, I will have a headache. FML

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Keevarou 17

Monday 4 June 2012 8:39

You should always out your health before most things! Remember that you only have one body, while you can have multiple careers. Fyl though, and I hope the medications are effective :) I have heard that migraines are horrible to say the last, so good luck in the future, always a lot of options left.

pavlovaaLOVE 7

Monday 4 June 2012 8:44

Earmuffs...

Comments

lawrahhh 1

Wednesday 6 June 2012 0:40

Drumming is a career?!

okcfan 1

Wednesday 6 June 2012 4:38

Stay in school

HeartOfLead 24

Wednesday 6 June 2012 4:58

Those things still exist?

JRPapollo 1

Wednesday 6 June 2012 6:00

Take niacin once or twice a day. Start with a low dose, 100 mg, and work your way up slowly. There are two major studies showing its effectiveness in migraine prevention and treatment.

poppyseed420 9

Wednesday 6 June 2012 7:25

Advil migraine works pretty well for me, and ive been at concerts with a one, no drowsiness either.

deadendguitar 2

Wednesday 6 June 2012 18:03

haha, dont worry. You can't have a career in a heavy metal band anyway

Hald 10

Wednesday 6 June 2012 19:35

Now I know why metal heads are so angry all the time.. Stop as a drummer, metal isn't a career, just a lot of stupid noise!

MandieL 27

Thursday 7 June 2012 0:40

Wear sun glasses and earplugs that drown out enough of the noise to not kill you buy still allow you to hear the music. Take pills, smoke weed, there are always solutions, you just need to find what works for you. If at the end of the day nothing works, look for something else. Never give up on your dreams, never stop fighting to keep them.