I'm writing here because I don't know what else to do. I'm waiting for my Ibuprofen to kick in and then I'll be going straight to bed, but I am having a difficult time this evening.
I had a nice, calm, and relaxing day (well aside from anxiously awaiting my SS name
) and then had dinner out this evening with my mother. I came home and fell asleep on the sofa for a couple of hours and then my roommate and I watched SNL. I did fine during all of that time, but, then, suddenly, I was overtaken by a terrible headache. It was right above my eyes and I felt nauseated and very light-headed with some difficulty concentrating. I laid down for a bit, took some Ibuprofen, had something small to eat and drink, and then took a bath. Oh, and I did call my doctor who suggested I do all of those things (well, it was a nurse-on-call service). But, while the headache has shifted -- it was originally above my eyes by now is all encompassing, it's not gotten any better. I'm now achy, somewhat clammy, hot, and just generally feel sick. I don't know what hit me!
I have some health issues that are a concern when I get headaches such as neurocardiogenic syncope and a possible, but undiagnosed, seizure disorder. There are other things as well, but those are the ones that come to mind most readily. What's worse is that it's causing me to panic and that is only serving to increase my symptoms. I called my doctor's office again and they said to take some additional Ibuprofen and just to go to bed (they are aware of my complete medical history), but a headache so strong that came out of nowhere is a bit disconcerting to me. I'm able to concentrate now, but still have a light-headed, shaky feeling along with nausea, hot flashes, and clammy skin. I'm only 27 and so I doubt it could be anything truly serious, but I do have health issues and it is concerning. But, right now, I just want to feel better. If I begin to feel any worse, I'll be calling the office back and requesting to speak with the doctor on call, but they are difficult to get a hold of and I don't want to be brushed aside. My anxiety isn't helping and so I'm writing this to calm down, but then my plan is to just crawl into bed and go to sleep.
I don't know what's going on. I know I don't feel well, but my roommate said it was in my head (and it is if you consider my problem is a headache
) and told me to get over it. Nice, huh? Since I'm young, people always automatically assume it's in my head -- forget about the medical documentation that I have proving otherwise! That's another story for another time. I just wanted to write to get these feelings out while waiting for the meds to kick in. I think I'll try to get in some extra fluids and another small snack before bed and so I'll be up for a little bit yet, but I'm hoping I get to feeling better soon. Because, right now, I'm kind of scared.
Well, thanks for being here and allowing me the space to share what's going on. I have work tomorrow and need sleep and so, hopefully, I'll feel better and will be able to get a good night's rest.
I had a nice, calm, and relaxing day (well aside from anxiously awaiting my SS name
I have some health issues that are a concern when I get headaches such as neurocardiogenic syncope and a possible, but undiagnosed, seizure disorder. There are other things as well, but those are the ones that come to mind most readily. What's worse is that it's causing me to panic and that is only serving to increase my symptoms. I called my doctor's office again and they said to take some additional Ibuprofen and just to go to bed (they are aware of my complete medical history), but a headache so strong that came out of nowhere is a bit disconcerting to me. I'm able to concentrate now, but still have a light-headed, shaky feeling along with nausea, hot flashes, and clammy skin. I'm only 27 and so I doubt it could be anything truly serious, but I do have health issues and it is concerning. But, right now, I just want to feel better. If I begin to feel any worse, I'll be calling the office back and requesting to speak with the doctor on call, but they are difficult to get a hold of and I don't want to be brushed aside. My anxiety isn't helping and so I'm writing this to calm down, but then my plan is to just crawl into bed and go to sleep.
I don't know what's going on. I know I don't feel well, but my roommate said it was in my head (and it is if you consider my problem is a headache
Well, thanks for being here and allowing me the space to share what's going on. I have work tomorrow and need sleep and so, hopefully, I'll feel better and will be able to get a good night's rest.