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...

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isamisis 9

Monday 4 June 2012 12:39

Take some codeine and stop whining! Or just stop whining!

purplemonsta444 0

Monday 4 June 2012 12:42

Sorry OP I suffer migraines too and mine are triggered by too much exercise, I used to be a serious jogger: (

Epikouros 31

Monday 4 June 2012 12:45

Smoking weed isn't a cure-all, but it might help him switch to a more laid-back music genre.

metalguy95 11

Monday 4 June 2012 12:58

Get a substitute until your better then. It doesn't affect your career if you have a sub while you have a migraine. Just tell the band and they should understand

rlariscy 1

Monday 4 June 2012 13:21

Botox injections will stop you from getting migraines. Ask your doctor. The injection goes in between your eyebrows in a diamond shape. 24-28 units works for my wife.

4gethishit 4

Monday 4 June 2012 13:25

you know, it is possible to keep playing. just wear earplugs and ask to keep. the stage lights down, or wear sunglasses

Regmeister 10

Monday 4 June 2012 13:26

Put on ear guards that people use like when they're shooting guns!

FSM88 0

Monday 4 June 2012 13:38

Drink a lot

3yellowzebras 19

Monday 4 June 2012 13:38

#72 You obviously have never had a migraine... And I also suffer from the most debilitating painfully excruciating condition known to man (not migraines or childbirth or dental pain) and migraines can often be a close second, especially when they don't stop and no pain medication helps, there is no epidural and no gas, and you can't see and you can't move and it can last up to or even over a month. Neurological pain is no walk in the park.