Status report : green/yellow

[jchrisobrien]

I saw my doctor yesterday.  He ruled out sinus infections or migraines as a cause of my headaches.  He said they were "adjustment" related, espeically after I rattled off the laundry list of issues that had or were stressing me out lately.  I'm to take 1000 mg of tylenol 3/day for 2 weeks.  If there is still pain, he will schedule a MRI. 

There is a little pain today, but less than before.  Work was also much less stressful today, and I have a nice lunch with a friend. 

Tonight I begin to address the stressful issues and figure out a plan.  I have a feeling that I will be social this weekend after all.  We'll have to see how things go.

Comments

[couplingchaos.livejournal.com]

Your headache sounds just like the stress headache I had for over three weeks running in October. Strong meds helped, but calming the fuck down was what finally made it go away (though that's easier said than done when constant pain is one of the things giving you stress). One of the meds they gave me was for anxiety/muscle-relaxing. ;) Your last bit there sounds like you're on the right track; good luck and happy thoughts your way.

[silas7.livejournal.com]

I've laid the foundations, and I have a map. I'm starting down that track this week, and I'll put those happy thoughts to good use.

Addendum?

[sanguineempathy.livejournal.com]

take 1000 mg of tylenol 3/day for 2 weeks ...
And hopefully he cautioned against drinking much alcohol while taking such dosages :? Keep your liver happy :)

Hang in there

Re: Addendum?

[silas7.livejournal.com]

I will refrain from drinking on the days that I take those doses. Since I have a plan, hopefully I can start cutting out the stress and make the headaches go away. Then I can stop with the tylenol, and get back with the drinking!

Thank you.

[alonewiththemoon]

I'm glad to hear that the doctor doesn't think it's brain cancer or alien rays or anything like that.

I've been meaning to write but have been too wiped out from everything myself--good luck with the planning, and I hope we see you out somewhere this weekend...

[silas7.livejournal.com]

We are all busy people, you especially.

I miss seeing you (and M), I think I saw you waiting for the B train this morning! The plans are laid, and I've taken the first few steps.

I think you will see me, at some point.

[talesinsdaughtr.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear the headache has lessened today and there seems to be a working plan to get rid of them entirely.
It'll be good to see you out and about again; it's just not a rockstar weekend with out you.

[silas7.livejournal.com]

I hope this trend continues, and that they will be gone soon.

Here's to future Rock Star weekends!

;P

[(Anonymous)]

I hope that you feel better....*kisses*

Re: ;P

[silas7.livejournal.com]

So far, so good. *hugs*

[carta.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to see comments turned back on, yay! I've been thinking about you, dude. And, for what it's worth, my twice-weekly migrains went away completely when I had PRK. Of course, that's only a solution if your vision sucks ass like mine did.

But really - headaches are awful. I commisserate. *hug*

[silas7.livejournal.com]

The headaches seem to be going away... Every little thing that I fix takes a little pressure off, which makes everything else better by degrees. The end result should get me back to a balanced state, with more awareness of what was driving me nuts in the first place.

Tonight was very helpful. So are you kind words. Thank you.

[mistressmuffin.livejournal.com]

I know people say it all the time, but the gym is SO good for relieving stress! I'm not sure I have the same stress as you do, but coming from one that feels as if her job could catapult her into the hospital any day with a heart attack I'd recommend forcing yourself to the gym. I always feel SO much better afterwards..

I'm out of town this weekend, but I'm sure I'll see you soon! :)

[silas7.livejournal.com]

I manage to go to the gym at least twice a week. I'll be heading there today for sure. And yes, I feel awesome after going.

Have a blast in Montreal!

[shnells.livejournal.com]

seems to me like they're tension headaches. i'm less impressed with the tylenol prescription as they're not necessarily going to solve the problem, more like a band aid solution. i will be more than happy to give you some headache remedies that involve relaxation and conscious muscle tension relaxation if you wish.

[silas7.livejournal.com]

That would be awesome. Please do!