When You Suffer From a Migraine Are You in Or Out?
You wake up with a killer of a migraine headache. You have a job, commitments and a life to live. So what do you do?
You are experiencing great pain, you feel unwell and more likely than not nauseous as well so deciding whether to go out or not becomes a difficult decision to make. Are you going to be able to manage if you do go out or is the migraine likely to escalate to the extent where you may feel unable to even get back? Being able to determine whether it is safe for you to go out whilst experiencing a migraine is a major part of learning to manage the headaches. To help you along below you will find some pointers that will help you in deciding whether you can risk going out for the day whilst suffering a migraine attack.
How are you feeling?
You have a migraine and we are all aware of just how painful and debilitating this can be but are you able to function? You alone know how your headaches behave. Will it get better, worse or just remain with you during the day? Is there enough to motivate you to try and carry on as normal in spite of the pain?
What medication have you taken?
Most of us when we experience headache pain reach for some form of over the counter pain or prescription medication, so what did you take? Was it an over the counter remedy or something with more of a kick? If you swallowed prescription pills check the leaflet that came with it before you make any decisions about going out or not. If it warns against driving and operating heavy machinery you should probably stay at home for the rest of the day unless of course you are familiar with it and know exactly how your body handles the medication. You may feel well able to function in spite of the medication but at least think it through first.
Why do you want or need to go out?
Is what you are wanting to go out and do important enough to warrant fighting through the pain and forcing yourself to carry on as normal? If your job requires you to be alert at all times attempting to do it whilst suffering pain and the effects of medication may actually place your life and others lives in jeopardy. It’s your choice.