LynvjWilson65
"Well I finally wrote to the neurologist treating my POTS syndrome to ask for migraine meds. I put it off as long as I could but the migraines have worsened since my mom's death. My younger sister felt put upon by my dad's dependence on her during my mom's illness. It's caused a rift. My dad is 88 years old and lives 15 hours away from me. I feel like a hot mess right now and every time I feel like this the symptoms get worse. "
My heart goes out to you,
! I am so sorry to hear of your mother's death and the stress of managing family dynamics. That is really a lot to managing and going through. Good for you for reaching out to your neurologist to help take care of yourself and get some relief from the migraine attacks you've been experiencing. Please know that this community is here for you! -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member) Thank you very much Christine. I take comfort in the "walls" of migraine.com. I read posts from others who have experienced worsening migraine symptoms after the death of someone close to them. It is not something that doctors or therapists really talk about so I was rather surprised when my migraine symptoms changed. Normally my migraines are related to my POTS syndrome. I've learned to adapt to those. When my migraines came back more like a "typical" migraine... as I had when I was a much younger woman.. I was really taken back. I thought maybe I had developed a worsening issue with one of my other chronic conditions but my neurologist assured me that migraine after a death or traumatic situation is not unusual. I'm so glad that the stories and information here can give you comfort. You absolutely are not the only one who experiences worsening symptoms after a death, and I'm also glad to hear that your neurologist was able to assure you on this as well. It really is something doctors and therapists should be talking about (and more aware of). I really hope that the family dynamics stress starts to decrease soon. And that you can get some relief from your increase in symptoms. Sending you gentle hugs. -- Warmly, Christine (Team member) Lyn, have you seen this article Tonya wrote about her own experience with grief? Maybe you can relate: https://migraine.com/living-migraine/managing-an-attack-while-grieving
Any kind of stress can be a potent migraine trigger -- and grief is certainly stressful in so many ways. Hugs to you! -Melissa, team member
That was a perfect article. I'm not crazy after all.
LynNope, definitely not. Emotions are hard on the body! Hugs. -Melissa, team member