My achin' head!

a million years ago... I had no idea what a headache was... never really had one until I was about 25... and then they descended upon me...

moments without headaches are precious few and far between

I have tried it all too... seen neurologists, various medications, homeopaths, chiropractic adjustments, accupuncture, feverfew, etc. etc. etc....

One brilliant specialist looked at a scan and said in surprise and I believe delight... "Look, you have two migraines and a tension headache at once!" Like I gave a crap... I just knew I was in frickin' pain man!

I used to take some heavy duty stuff to deal with the pain until I became a mom... but now I have it down to a science so that I can be alert for my kids... I try to be as in touch with the pain and its location as possible... so that I know... should I reach for Aleve, Tylenol Ultra, Sinus medication or just some ice.

I use gel packs on my achin' brain a lot... only prob.. is they just are not cold enough anymore! so I cut holes in the band to make em colder on my skin.

And Tiger Balm... oh blessed Tiger Balm... where would I and my loved ones be without thee!!!!

Supposedly headaches disappear or diminish with menopause... I look forward to this! :)