We woke yesterday morning to rain and it was just lovely. It hasn't rained officaially for 64 days but in my book it has been a whole lot longer. This has been the longest and hottest summer, even the heat lovers were wanting it to end. Now I really do not like the heat and I have been longing for some cooler days to appear. I love to feel the breeze on my face. The rain just freshens everything up but we need a lot more to do that, it's sunny again today - cooler but sunnier.
For the past 3 years or so now I have been having a LOT of trouble with headaches. They are coming in about 6 week blocks and last year was just horrendous with one after the other. This year has been great so far. I had been referred to an ENT specialist who ruled out sinus issues and then I was referred to a neurologist. Yesterday I had that appointment and it went well. The diagnosis was migraines and funnily enough after the appointment guess what - I had the beginnings of a headache - the first for 2011. The Dr explained how it is changes in things that the brain doesn't like or extremes, for example, lack of sleep or food or too much sleep/alcohol etc. One very interesting point he made was the change in weather particularly the barometric pressure. This has made so much sense to me. Over the years I always seem to get these episodes just after Easter and now I know it is the change in weather. Funny how we had a complete change in weather yesterday and my headache started. I am sooo glad to finally know what is causing all this pain. Yes it doesn't get rid of the pain but it helps to know WHY!!! The Dr will forward a plan to Dr Wood and we will see if we can manage it, he explained how I must take mediacation straight away as otherwise the episode will last as it has been for the few years and it becomes very difficult to shake. We will also discuss preventers and other pain relief.
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