It's a little bit hard for me to write on here. The thing is, I have SO many thoughts going through my head on a daily basis, that it's hard to pick what to write about. So, my goal is to try to write once a day so that maybe it'll be easier to narrow down.
Topic on my mind right now? A massage.
I've been having pretty bad headaches for the last few months. In September, they'd gotten really unbearable, and I'd also started noticing some blurred vision and sensitivity to light. Perhaps I watch too much ER and Grey's Anatomy, but it kind of freaked me out. So, I made an appointment with my doctor, just to make sure it wasn't something more serious. And to find out how I might be able to combat them, because even 4 ibuprofen were not touching the pain (and I never take meds, so it wasn't like I'd built up a tolerance to them or something).
I went to the doctor, and he did an exam and said it wasn't anything scary like a tumor or anything. He knows my "life situation" and therefore knows the amount of stress I'm under and diagnosed me with stress headaches. He said that as soon as I noticed one coming on I should take 4 ibuprofen AND 2 tylenol at the same time. Wowza. He also said I need to get a massage once or twice a month. Umm, can I get a prescription for that? (Seriously, I've been told some insurances cover this. I doubt mine does but it is something I'm going to check into!)
I have a sweet friend that gave me a gift certificate for a 30 minute massage. I haven't had a chance to get it yet, but my headaches have been coming with more frequency again so I'm going to try to get that done next week. I'm a bit nervous! I've heard of toxins and stuff being released into your body if you haven't had a massage before (or in a long time). Is my face going to break out worse than it already is? Am I going to get a rash or sores on my body, or get sick? I guess I shall see!
I will have to update after I get my massage. I met the lady that will do it last week and she seemed really sweet. Hopefully it helps, and if it does, I really hope my insurance will cover more!!
2 comments:
If you add House, MD to the mix, you can have even more fodder for hypochondria, yay!
I highly, highly recommend regular massages (not that I've had many lately). Back in Colorado, I saw a therapist about once per month for honest-to-goodness therapeutic massage. During the massage, I'd find myself wincing and whimpering while she worked out the stress knots, but after it was done, I always felt much, much better.
Hope you find an answer, and barring that, some TIME you can get away to use your certificate!
oh yeah, House is on my list too--I'm sure that did contribute! I really hope to be able to make it in to see her next week. I have an awful headache again tonight.
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