Disability
After suffering from migraines for nearly 40 years it has only just occured to me that it might be referred to as a disability!!
I was eventually prescribed Sumatriptan and manage quite well on this now, but this was after several years of trying just about every thing to try and manage the symptoms and paying god knows how much in charges for prescriptions. Fortunately now an OAP so these are now free. These are the only thing that works. I thank my stars every day as these have given me a relatively normal life instead of lying in a dark room moaning and in pain. They can occasionally last for 10 days. The auras only joined me about 6 years ago and lately the attacks are more frequent at the back of my skull.
Triggers are random but any change from my normal placid routine will can bring one on.
Can anyone give me any tips?
Shelley
Hi
, I would agree with you that migraine could be referred to as a disability. In fact, there are some people who qualify for SSDI benefits. One of our health leaders documented her experience with this, https://migraine.com/living-migraine/maintain-social-security-and-private-disability-coverage.
You also mention seeking out tips. Are you wondering specifically about tips for the auras or avoiding triggers? We have several articles with various tips but I want to make sure I'm connected you with the information you're looking for. This one has information on adherence to treatment tips, https://migraine.com/living-migraine/tips-treatment-adherence. This one about tips while on vacation, https://migraine.com/living-migraine/tips-to-avoid-attack-on-vacation. But this one has some overall Go-Tos that people shared that bring them comfort during migraine attacks, https://migraine.com/blog/community-responses-what-are-your-go-to-techniques-that-bring-you-comfort. Hopefully some of this is helpful information. Wishing you a gentle evening!
-- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)
