Migraines are not a JOKE
Since I was 5 years old, I had migraine headaches. However, it was not diagnosed until 1976 in Aberdeen, Scotland. I was so happy I could now go in a hospital and ask for help and reasonably expect help...not so. I have been denied needed help because "oh, I'm sorry but it's likely you're a druggie and just want some shot to get off on." This has happened in various counties, America and Canada the most, even giving the doctor's name and hospital or clinic where they work. I am frustrated that competent doctors and nurses don't know a migraine when faced with a patient with a three-day, painful one.
I have told my story somewhat before, but I am working on serious blackout everything now. I just want to go to my room and bury myself in my pillows and blankets. Just saying a black place is moving into a dark place in my mind and a black place for my eyes.
I just want to go out and play in the traffic and have someone love me anyway. I've taken up enough of your time, thanks for listening or reading. I think I'll go lay down.
Hi there! I just want to say that I am sorry for how you have been treated. Migraine IS real pain. This community definitely understands that. Know that here, you pain and feelings are validated. You are not alone in how you were treated in the ER either/ I want to just share examples of that here: https://migraine.com/forums/how-to-talk-to-a-dr-in-the-emergency-room-wout-being-treated-as-a-drug-seeker
This next one is some tips on the ER. It is talking about cluster headaches but I feel it can be used for regular migraines as well: https://migraine.com/living-migraine/how-to-handle-the-emergency-department-for-cluster-headaches
I hope the tips help. Thank you for sharing the lovely picture. Babies are so cute. (Tonya, team member).
