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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Keevarou 17

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.

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Killuhk 8

I took imitrex and it didn't do anything for me then they put me on treximex and that helped alot but it is expensive as hell

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ICastillo 24

#46 smoke weed #42 said it helps so you never know give it a try

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redwingsfan88 9

Sorry OP I used to get migraines I feel your pain.

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nikolai3893 4

Earplugs and sunglasses. Problem solved.

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Killuhk 8

Not only can light and noise effect a migration, but any small movement makes it about twenty gazillion times worse. Fyi

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MigraineurOfLife 15

OP -- loud sounds & lights may make it worse but If you can get on a preventive med that works, then you'll have much less down time. Learn your triggers. Keep a diary of foods. Sleep regularly on your bodies time schedule. Don't give up on your music... Good luck from another Migraineur!

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unknown_user5566 26

That's definitely a bad situation, OP. I work with some students that have chronic migraines, so I know how debilitating they can be. If you can find a medicine that works for you and that won't cause too many negative effects, stick with your dream. I hope you can find a solution that makes you happy, OP!

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Tweekz14 5

Smoking weed is actually a good idea if you wanna play op. Even tho it's illegal it might be worth the risk because everytime I've had a headache it reduces the headache and then some!

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hecallsmedarlin 7

46- yeah, different for every person. Yet it's worth a shot for someone who hasn't tried it! 55- It is not illegal if you go get your medical card..& because op suffers from migraines he can get it easily.

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kmsdvm24 11

OP, I completely sympathize with your issue. I've suffered from chronic migraines for the last thirteen years of my life - I'm only in my mid-twenties. Very few pain medications work for me and I'm allergic to weed; any exposure to weed or weed residue can actually trigger a migraine. If you can afford it, take a full consult with your doctor. There are many different medications out there, not just to treat the pain, but also to prevent the majority of migraines. Unfortunately cost is a definite factor. Best wishes.

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dellis44 7

tylenol. nuff said.

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MigraineurOfLife 15

I can't even begin to describe how annoyed & angry it makes someone with migraines to be told" to simply take a Tylenol". If you ever break a bone, ask for Tylenol for The pain... Or better yet, drink some water. Should work wonders! Seriously... Educate yourself before posting such dribble.

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3yellowzebras 19

63 idiot nuff said

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