Came home from work with a massive headache.

[Aristus]

I could use some company.

[alwaysinasnit]

1. Welcome to the keep-a-bottle-of-ibuprofen-handy club.

[Aristus]

2. I keep a bottle in my desk drawer at the clinic.

600mg didn't touch it. So I bounced.

[lapfog_1]

3. been there... many times...

migraine?

I have tried many many remedies... excedrin migraine, extra strength advil, CBD oil.

Nothing has worked all that well.

[Aristus]

4. No, just a fairly garden-variety headache.

Made worse by stress and stuff. No stress in the practice of clinical medicine...

[lapfog_1]

8. neck and shoulder massage

headaches are often caused by increased blood pressure in the brain. Massaging the muscles of the next and shoulders can cause the blood flow from the brain to increase thus decreasing pressure.

At least for a stress headache, it might help... failing someone to massage you, hot pads on the neck can help too

[Aristus]

11. There's no one around to massage me.

And my blood pressure would have to be sky-high in order to cause a headache. It's not uncommon for people to think 'elevated blood pressure' when someone complains of a headache. But the truth is, one's b/p has to be pretty high in order for one to have any symptoms at all.

Hypertension is often called The Silent Killer for this reason.

[smirkymonkey]

23. If it's a tension headache, I put Salon Pas patches all around my neck, shoulders and even some

times on my temples and forehead. It definitely helps.

I also have a thing called a "Thera-cane" and I dig deep into the tight knots in my shoulders and neck and it really relieves the tension. The cane is great because you can get a lot of leverage so you don't need someone else around to get deep into the muscles.

Anyway, just my two-cents, but it really works for me.

[Aristus]

24. I have a sub-lingual cannabis spray.

I gave myself a few shots when I got home. I'm feeling much better now...

[smirkymonkey]

25. Good to hear!

I might have to try that sometime. Sound a little less complicated than my method!

Hope you feel better!

[Aristus]

26. I don't like smoking anything.

A joint give me a fast-acting high, but it doesn't last very long, and is rarely wirth the irritation to my lungs.

Candy takes forever to get going, tends to offer a frighteningly strong high, and wears off very slowly.

An SQ spray is a nice middle ground.

[Doreen]

27. Try tincture.

Works quicker than candy and lasts just long enough and a bit easier to control strength than candy.

[Aristus]

28. Thanks.

Do I just ask for 'tincture' at the cannabis store?

And how is it administered?

[Doreen]

31. Yes, just ask. It is a drop that you put under your tongue.

Do not taste it much either. Tincture last longer than other forms.

[Aristus]

32. I'm looking forward to giving it a try.

[Ron Obvious]

5. Bad air?

It's better today, but I've had headaches for days because of it.

[Aristus]

7. I don't think so.

It didn't show up until a few hours ago. We've been having bad air for a while now, and as you pointed out, the air quality is improving.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear Aristus, I am so sorry to hear this awful news...

Good thing I came through the Lounge today!

600 mg of ibuprofen didn't touch it??? Yikes.

I wonder how your BP is.

Here's hoping it vanishes sooner rather than later!

[Aristus]

9. Hi, CalPeg!

My B/P is probably okay. It's just a stronger-than-usual headache...

[Cousin Dupree]

10. A cool cloth on the forehead and a nap

[Aristus]

12. Right now, just relaxing and checking out DU.

My Lounger friends are always so supportive...

[In_The_Wind]

13. Soft music, low lighting, a cool breeze

and You should feel better soon.

[Aristus]

14. I like the sound of that...

[Hoyt]

15. Nap.

[Aristus]

16. I always wake up from a nap with a worse headache .

But certainly some rest should help.

Thanks.

[Lochloosa]

17. But you promised.....

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1018&pid=1113866

[Aristus]

19. I still have a few hours in which to recover.

I'm looking forward to it. My drink will, in honor of The Dude, be a White Russian.

I realized the other day: Hey! I've got vodka and Khalua! Let's do it!

[FSogol]

18. Know what's really good for a headache?

Drinking a lot the night before.

[Aristus]

20. Very funny...

[Phentex]

21. Did you see a doctor?

Look in the mirror and tell yourself the symptoms. Then drink whatever is on hand.

Hope you feel better soon!

[Aristus]

22. Already done.

Thanks!

[Doreen]

29. The air quality in Wasington state is not very good due to the fires.

Seattle and Portland are both bad even if in opposite directions.

[Aristus]

30. I don't know if my headache is related to that.

I've felt fine since the fires started affecting the air quality. I've treated several patients for shortness of breath secondary to the smoke.

My headache just started this morning.

[Doreen]

33. I have a hard time breathing, woke up Monday morning at 5:30

sick to my stomach and have had no energy until yesterday. This hot humid weather has always done that to me but this smoke has made it worse. I am lucky I have not had a headache.

[Aristus]

34. This is the scariest thing related to climate change I've seen first hand.

Cat 5 hurricanes are awful, but they happen so far away, it can seem a little unreal.

Our summers here in the Northwest have been getting increasingly unbearable in the last ten years or so.

But these wildfires and the resulting smoke are really frightening...

[Doreen]

35. I keep worring about WHAT is being burned other than trees and buildings.

All of the toxins in the air from a lot of other things getting burned.

[Aristus]

36. Now that's a thought that's going to fester...

[Doreen]

37. Sorry.

[Aristus]

38. No. It's better that I know, actually.

To better help my patients. It's important to know that the airborne lung irritants aren't just burning organic matter, but also probably burning plastics, etc.

[Doreen]

41. I am glad I can be of some help.

[Aristus]

45. ...

[backtoblue]

39. I hope it's let up and you're feeling better!

I will take an extra sip of wine on your behalf and send you swirly, but amazing lounge vibes!

[Aristus]

40. Oh, I definitely plan on coming back later with the promised drinking thread.

The events of this week are too important to go uncommemorated!

[blogslut]

42. Head massage! (the one on top of your shoulders)

Move your scalp in circular directions with the pads of your fingers. Also apply finger pad pressure to the back of your skull, just under the occipital bone. Work your temples in the same way.

[HipChick]

44. Spa?

Finally used a Xmas gift, and went to a Spa...best thing ever...