#migraine — Public Fediverse posts

Well that was unpleasant, entire Sunday spent feel dreadful with a cold that turned into a #migraine

Managed to get some painkillers this morning and have had some marmite and coffee which seems to work for me, but hardly slept

Permettre la prise en charge de l' #emgality (injection contre la #migraine) en France

https://petitions.lecese.fr/initiatives/i-900

#CESE

Maandag, kastelendag

Kluskasteeltje van vandaag

#Fundafun #Funda #kasteel #Maandagkastelendag #kluskasteel #chateaux #migraine #castle #France #Frankrijk #Thouars #projectje #uitdaging #moneypit

https://www.french-property.com/sale-property/3772-A1o5cnrax726vxg5

I'm having a hard day. In a lot of pain. So stressed and overwhelmed I can't breathe.

This is helping though.

https://takeosuzuki.bandcamp.com/album/ambient-buddhism-japanese-ambient-album

#migraine #chronicMigraine #music

Pain has been super high today. It's one of those days where I worry most about my very active dog - no walk today for Finn because I literally can't. So Sorry buddy.

Here's a pic from happier times.

#migraine #ChronicMigraine #Dogsofmastodon

2026_2_16 “Botox for Migraine” Injection Set #2, and 5 Hour Drive to/from Appt

https://www.illmarks.com/2026_2_16-botox-for-migraine-injection-set-2-and-5-hour-drive-to-from-appt/

#2 #art #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #bodyart #bodymapping #chronicIllness #chronicIllness #chronicmigraine #disability #disabilityart #DisabledArtist #eds #healthcare #heds #longCovid #longcovid #mcas #medart #medical #medicalArt #migraine #MillionsMissing #neurology #POTS #pwLC #pwme #queer #QueerArt #QueerArtist #SciArt #SciComms #trans #transArt #TransPride

#ArtVsArtist2025: @illmarks edition!

here’s the first one of these where I kept it only to art I did this year

I think it’s intriguing to see the themes change/evolve. This year involved more Chronic Migraine, GI, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome issues.

#NonbinaryFashion #disabilityArt #DisabledArt #Migraine #MCAS #GI #IBS #ArtVsArtist #2025artVsArtist

2025-11-17 I fell and severely injured myself on the am before 31 migraine medication injections

https://www.illmarks.com/2025-11-17-i-fell-and-severely-injured-myself-on-the-am-before-31-migraine-medication-injections/

#art #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #chronicIllness #chronicMigraine #chronicmigraine #heds #longCovid #longcovid #medicalArt #migraine #MillionsMissing #mobilityAid #mobilityaid #neurology #orthopedics #pwLC #pwme

Symptom: POTS Blood Pooling (+ Migraine) & Coat Hanger Pain

https://www.illmarks.com/symptom-pots-blood-pooling-coat-hanger-pain/

#art #bloodPooling #bloodpooling #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #bodymapping #cardiology #chronicIllness #chronicIllness #coatHangerPain #coathangerpain #Dysautonomia #headache #longCovid #longcovid #maskUp #mecfs #medArt #medart #medical #medicalArt #medicine #migraine #MillionsMissing #neurology #posturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #POTS #pwLC #pwme #SaltingTheVibes #SciArt

2025_8_18 I booked a hotel to try to identify/isolate variables. As soon as I walked in the hotel room, I felt my head swell.

https://www.illmarks.com/2025_8_18-i-booked-a-hotel-to-try-to-identify-isolate-variables-as-soon-as-i-walked-in-the-hotel-room-i-felt-my-head-swell/

#art #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #chronicIllness #chronicMigraine #chronicPain #chronicmigraine #covidIsNotOver #CovidIsntOver #longCovid #longcovid #mastCell #mastCellActivationSyndrome #mastCellDisease #mcas #meCfs #mecfs #medArt #medart #medblog #medicalArt #migraine #MillionsMissing #neurology #POTS #pwLC #pwme

2025_8_14 I feel better out of the house, which is incongruous with ME/CFS Long Covid.

https://www.illmarks.com/2025_8_14-i-feel-better-out-of-the-house-which-is-incongruous-with-me-cfs-long-covid/

#art #autoimmune #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #cfs #chronicIllness #longCovid #longcovid #mastCell #mastCellActivationSyndrome #mastCellDisease #mcas #me #meCfs #mecfs #medArt #medart #medicalArt #medicine #migraine #MillionsMissing #neurology #pwLC #pwme #rheumatology

2025-8-17 The water isn’t the whole picture… but what is?

https://www.illmarks.com/2025-8-17-the-water-isnt-the-whole-picture-but-what-is/

#allergen #allergy #art #autoimmune #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #chronicIllness #chronicPain #chronicIllness #chronicPain #dermatology #longCovid #longcovid #mastCell #mcas #meCfs #mecfs #medart #medical #medicalArt #medicine #migraine #MillionsMissing #pwLC #pwme #rash #rheumatology #SciArt #sciartseptember #water

2025-8-11 My migraines are triggered by drinking water

https://www.illmarks.com/2025-8-11-my-migraines-are-triggered-by-drinking-water/

#art #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #chronicIllness #chronicMigraine #chronicPain #disability #disabled #longCovid #longcovid #mastcell #mcas #medBlog #medart #medicalArt #medicalBlog #migraine #MillionsMissing #neurology #pwLC #pwme #sciBlog #SciArt

2025-7-30 I woke up to the migraine spreading. What is it and how do I stop it?!

https://www.illmarks.com/2025-7-30-i-woke-up-to-the-migraine-spreading-what-is-it-and-how-do-i-stop-it/

#art #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #chronicIllness #chronicPain #longCovid #longcovid #mastCell #mcas #medart #medicalArt #migraine #MillionsMissing #pwLC #pwme #SciArt

2025-7-28 My migraines ignore other negative symptom patterns, and healing patterns.

https://www.illmarks.com/2025-7-28-my-migraines-ignore-other-negative-symptom-patterns-and-healing-patterns/

#art #aura #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #chronicIllness #chronicMigraine #chronicPain #headache #healing #longCovid #longcovid #medart #medicalArt #migraine #MillionsMissing #neuro #neurology #pwLC #pwme #SciArt

I dont know whats going on but since 1st August when I had my Ajovy it has not helped, so far I've had 7 migraine, 2 with vomiting and my normal on Ajovy is 4 or 5. Vomiting with migraine was normal for me prior to amitriptyline. Really hoping that my next shot on 31st August gets me back to only 4 or 5 migraines a month, I do not wish to go back to pre-Ajovy levels, that was pure hell.

#Migraine #Ajovy #ChronicMigraine

Symptom: MCAS Bucket Explosion
Triggers Include: Drinking Water, Brushing Teeth, Being Inside

Seattle area folks who can attend IRL events:
I will be teaching a respirator-required art workshop related to this project, Bookmarks on the Body, at QTBIPOC Arts Space The Fishbowl on August 27, 6-9pm. I would love to see you there.

While this is not a hybrid event, I am creating virtual-only and disability-focused workshops! I will be using what I learn from this first workshop to improve the format, structure, and content.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me illmarks @ nyx mir dot com

https://www.illmarks.com/symptom-mcas-bucket-explosion/

#allergy #art #autoimmune #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #chronicIllness #chronicPain #longCovid #longcovid #mastCell #mastCellActivationSyndrome #mastcell #mcas #medart #medicalArt #migraine #MillionsMissing #pwLC #pwme #SciArt #seatac #seattle

Imagine an electric grid that's running over-loaded for nearly 20 years. My migraines are the flickering lights, my brain zaps are short-circuits.

Your unsolicited health advice is nice, but it's neither a load relief nor a hardware upgrade. So shut the fuck up.

#ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #ChronicMigraine #Migraine

Migraine Triggers:
– Eating
– Sitting or Standing
– Sleeping

https://www.illmarks.com/symptom-migraine-triggers/

#art #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #chronic #chronicIllness #chronicPain #headache #longCovid #longcovid #mcas #mecfs #medart #medical #medicalArt #migraine #MillionsMissing #neuro #neurology #neuropsych #pain #POTS #pwLC #pwme

Always love it when the nausea from the migraine is more annoying than any head pain. Taken my Prochlorperazine and so the burping begins. #Migraine #ChronicMigraine #NigraineNausea

2025_6_19 Arthralgia and post-exertional aches

https://www.illmarks.com/025_6_19-arthralgia-and-post-exertional-aches/

#arthralgia #bodyHorror #chronicIllness #chronicPain #chronicIllness #chronicPain #headache #longCovid #longcovid #medart #medicalArt #migraine #MillionsMissing #pwLC #pwme #SciArt

Meditation for Migraine Relief: Find Your Calm

Migraine can be incredibly debilitating, often leaving individuals feeling utterly helpless and overwhelmed by discomfort. It’s truly distressing to deal with such pain, which can disrupt daily life, making even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable. The throbbing sensations, accompanied by light sensitivity and nausea, create an atmosphere of distress that is hard to escape.

Meditation for Migraine

Sometimes, incorporating meditation into your routine can be a gentle way to ease some of the pain and stress that come with this condition. By setting aside just a few moments each day, you allow yourself to embark on a journey of self-care and relaxation. Let’s take a moment together to engage in a healing meditation specifically crafted for migraine relief. By allowing ourselves this time to quiet our minds and turn inward, we can tap into the nurturing power of mindfulness and visualization, helping to soothe our symptoms and cultivate a profound sense of calm and healing throughout our bodies.

How Meditation Helps

Meditation can assist in coping with migraines by promoting relaxation and reducing stress, which are often triggers for migraine attacks. It encourages mindfulness, allowing us to focus on our breathing and physical sensations, helping to create a sense of calm. By engaging in regular meditation practices, we may experience decreased anxiety and improved emotional resilience, potentially lessening the frequency and intensity of migraine episodes. Additionally, visualization techniques used in meditation can help in managing pain perception, making it easier to cope during difficult moments.

Finding Solace

Meditation has helped me immensely cope with chronic migraine, as it allows me the space to observe the impermanent nature of my suffering, recognizing that I am not defined by it. In those moments of stillness, I connect with the essence of my being, transcending the pain and embracing the compassionate teachings of Buddhism. I find solace in understanding the interconnectedness of all experiences, realizing that even within suffering, there exists an opportunity for growth and mindfulness. Each breath becomes a reminder of the present moment, where I can cultivate compassion not only for myself but for all beings who endure similar struggles, ultimately transforming my suffering into a path of enlightenment.

Give yourself the gift of relaxation and ease the suffering of migraines with a free guided meditation designed to lessen the symptoms by bringing focus to healing. This meditation not only helps alleviate pain but also allows you to reconnect with your body and mind. By centering your thoughts and cultivating a tranquil environment, you can create a sanctuary where stress melts away. As you listen, you’ll discover the power of mindfulness, which helps shift your perception of pain and encourages a deeper state of calm. Engaging in this practice regularly will not only help manage migraines but also contribute to your overall well-being, providing you with a valuable tool to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and resilience. Join us on this transformative journey and embark on the path to healing and tranquility.

If you want to learn more about migraines, including their symptoms and common triggers, check out The Peculiar Symptoms & Triggers of Migraines. This article explains the complexities of migraines and how they can differ among individuals. With clear information and extra resources, you’ll find useful tips to help manage this condition. It’s a great read for those seeking to gain a deeper understanding of migraines and discover effective coping strategies.

#awareness #balance #buddhist #chronicMigraine #experience #flow #healing #hemipleagicMigraine #interconnected #meditate #meditation #migraine #migraineRelief #mindful #mindfulness #moments #practice #relax #vestibularMigraine

Well that was a *fun* Ajovy injection! Could feel the med going into my leg and it was spicy, very glad the injection is very quick.

#ChronicMigraine #Migraine

Finally feeling human again, although very exhausted. Threw up again just after 2pm having eaten my crisp sandwich. It's so odd that throwing up because of migraine makes you feel better.

#Migraine #ChronicMigraine

I hate not being able to listen to podcasts.

Not being able to play music really fucking sucks, but not being able to feel included also really fucking sucks.

#Hyperacusis #Migraine #Tinnitus #ChronicPain #ChronicMigraine

I stopped the beta blocker (Toprol) last night, only half a pill, and I cannot tell you how much more emotionally stable I feel today.

The massive migraine that came with it is still kicking, but gone is that gray sunken feeling that makes it seem like I am trying to operate while underwater wrapped in seaweed and walking in a foot of silt.

I feel bad that my doctor said it would make me feel so much better and do good things for my migraine and Cptsd at the same time it was supposed to lower my blood pressure and it did none of this.

#CPTSD #BetaBlockerFail #Migraine #AtypicalMigraine #VestibularMigraine #MaleMigraine #ChronicMigraine

This most recent arm of research into testosterone and migraine led me to including High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) into my daily Yoga/Core routine. I need to build strength and testosterone, with a running theory that my very low T is coupled with the chronic migraine.

A few days recently I've woken with a bad migraine and doing the HIIT exercising *noticeably* reduced the migraine activity. It is momentary, but it definitely happens.

Yet again, this pathway of discovery is turning up all kinds of synchronicity with my condition. This is a paper that did a study on the effect of aerobic versus HIIT training on migraines:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36229774/

#ChronicMigraine #Migraine #Hyperacusis #Testosterone #Fitness #Mindfulness

#Journal, Day 1535
Saturday, 01 June 2024
Ukraine War: Day 830
Hamas-Israel War: Day 237
Mass shootings in the USA in 2024: 185

#lostday #migraine #thwartedplans
#deviledeggs #aura

Sometimes the questions insurance wants answered feel nonsensical: like "how many headache days do I have per month?"
"...All of them. I'm still never NOT in pain. Always pain, all the time."
Migraine days? THAT I could answer at least.

Anyway, I'm finally on a preventative for #ChronicMigraine again, and while I haven't seen a reduction in frequency yet, I HAVE seen a reduction in intensity (my abortives work now, what?!) and that's so, so nice.

#ChronicallyIll #ChronicIllness #migraine

Patients in England to be offered daily pill that can halve migraine frequency | National Institute for Health and Care Excellence | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/11/patients-in-england-to-be-offered-daily-pill-that-can-halve-migraine-frequency

#Migraine
#PillForMigraines
#MigrainePrevention
#NHSApprovedMedicine
#NICE
#NICEApproved
#Atogepant
#Aquipta
#AbbVie
#CalcitoninGeneRelatedPeptide
#CGRP
#ChronicMigraine
#EpisodicMigraine
#MigraineTrust
#ScottishMedicinesConsortium

#Journal, Day 1082
Monday, 06 March 2023

#neckpain #migraine
#despondentduck
#betatester #sillyproducts

My migraines personified. 🤣🤣🤣 one version, anyway.
Little shits. Mix of east and west elements. Armed with a kyoketsu shoge just because. How those tiny wings even carrying his plump cherub ass?
#art #artofmastodon #doodle #graphite #migraine #painpersonified #littlebastard #kobudo #傷み