Dec 17th, 2009 by jenna

Good morning!

Thanks for all y’alls sweet comments last night regarding my migraine.

Unfortunately it was a BAD one…probably the worst I’ve had in a very long time. I finally took two excedrin migraine around 10:00, watched Walk the Line (best movie ever) and then fell asleep around midnight with ice packed on my forehead. Hot. Woke up this morning still with the headache, took two more excedrin migraine, drank some black tea, laid down with MORE ice on my head and now I’m feeling a little bit better…finally. Ugh is right. And blackberry is apparently down, which is a whole other headache in itself. Wasn’t life so much simpler pre-cellphone? Ahh the good ol’ days.

I knew I would feel better if I ate something substantial even though I felt so icky!

Oatmeal made with a half cup oats, 1 cup water, 1 banana, 1/2 scoop protein powder, 1 tbsp almond butter and a spoonful of pom seeds.

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I don’t think I’m going to Bikram today because I still feel pretty woozy and now I have all this migraine medicine in my system, which is never a good thing. Instead, I’m going to do a long Dave Farmar podcast in my living room because that’s always what makes my head feel better. Seriously…triangle pose is a miracle worker for migraines!

Have a great morning!

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63 Responses to “The Pounding in my Head”

on 17 Dec 2009 at 8:57 am1Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter)

Glad you’re feeling a bit better Jenna. Take it easy today my friend, and I hope Dave helps.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:08 am2Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen

That is such a bummer, and I certainly hope you feel better! Have fun with the Dave podcast!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:11 am3Runeatrepeat

Hang in there. Hope you are feeling better
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:12 am4Krista

This may be a stupid question but you don’t think the migraines are casued by the hot Bikram yoga, do you?
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:13 am5Jessica @ How Sweet It Is

I also love Walk The Line! So good!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:17 am6Kristen @ Change of Pace

I was just thinking the same thing as Krista. Do you wonder if its from the Bikram? I really hope you feel better!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:20 am7Courtney (The Hungry Yogini)

Hope you feel better after some yoga!!! So sorry your headache is so bad!!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:20 am8Estela @ Weekly Bite

Hope you feel better!

Walk the line is one of my favorite movies!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:21 am9Carolyn

Feel better soon!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:27 am10Jacquie

Feel better!!! I get migraines too so I understand how debilitating they can be. Give yourself the extra TLC you need and deserve today )
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:28 am11Jen (Running With Cake)

Feel better Jenna! I’ve suffered from migraines my whole life so I know what you’re going through. Take it easy today.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:30 am12BethT

Aw, hope you feel better by the weekend!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:30 am13lindsay

aww sounds awful Hope the yoga helps!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:34 am14trailmomma

I get migraines often too. I know you said it wasn’t because of hot yoga and that may be true but the dehydration of hot yoga probably does not HELP the migraine. I know you’re already drinking water but drink more especially if you’re doing the hot yoga.
I also particularly like “rabbit pose” for headaches.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:38 am15Evan Thomas

Aww, hope you get better!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:44 am16Sarah (Oc2Seattle)

Glad you’re feeling a bit better and hope you have full recovery soon!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:48 am17Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama

I am so sorry you had such a long night! =(
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:48 am18Mary Z

I feel your pain! I suffer from migraines as well and have passed it on to my kids:(
Relax and let the body heal!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:52 am19Lauren @ louisianagrown

So sorry about your migraine, but I’m very happy to see you getting back into yoga. My favorite times are when you’re running and doing yoga a lot!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:53 am20Chelsea

Migraines suck. I don’t know if you have health insurance but if you do I would suggest going to the doctor and getting some real migraine medicine. It’s AMAZING.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:53 am21eatmovelove

Hope you feel better!
Good food helps and stay hydrated.

I should try that Dave guy…hmmm. Now just need time
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:53 am22Kristine

I hope you feel better! Take care of yourself!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 9:58 am23emily

I hope you start feeling better! I’m with you on Walk the Line, it just might be the best movie ever. I saw Waitress last night, have you seen it? It’s quirky and cute and has a lot of pies, I think you would like it.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 10:09 am24brandi

Ugh, I get horrible migraines too and they’re the worst! I hope your head starts feeling better soon!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 10:10 am25Traci

Ouch! Hope your feeling better. If it’s just a cold coming on Bikram always makes me feel better. Recently I was coming down with a cold and sounded scratchy before class. Came out perfectly fine. Strange what Bikram can do. We always joke at the studio that Bikram cures everything! Hope your feeling much better today Jenna!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 10:11 am26Cait (Cait's Plate)

MAN – your oatmeal bowls always look so amazing.

Sorry you’re still not feeling great. I hope you find some relief soon!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 10:15 am27jessica g

ugh. i feel your pain sista. i have been diagnosed with chronic migraines as well. changes in barometric pressure is a HUGE trigger for me. I hope you are feeling better today. I know it will take almost all of today before you feel yourself again. As for Imitrex, i only tried it once and had a horrible reaction to it. I am currently on Midrin which has been much easier on my body. Something to consider if you ever go back to prescribed drugs (not that i would ever advocate for them… i tried many other things first).
on 17 Dec 2009 at 10:18 am28Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather

Migraines are the worst! A day away from hot yoga would probably be a good thing. Recovery is always so important.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 10:25 am29rebecca

YOU NEED A MASSAGE!!

I have been getting migranes for the last 2 years, a cool new feature of hitting 21. The only thing that really helps me is a message. It breaks up all the tension in your neck and head, seriously worth the money! You can even google massage schools local to you, where students practice, and it is usually very discounted. You might even need to go a few times, you are probably tight from all the working out! GOOD LUCK
on 17 Dec 2009 at 10:33 am30Diana @ frontyardfoodie

Glad you’re doing better. Aren’t they exhausting!? Take it easy.
I’m suffering from the Blackberry issue too!!!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 10:39 am31Amanda @ Cakes and Ale

A nice hearty breakfast always perks me up, no matter how crappy I feel. Especially when I have yogurt for some reason. Just tastes wholesome and restorative. Hopefully, you’re on the mend!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 10:42 am32Christie @ Honoring Health

Hope you start to feeling 100% soon!

Blackberry is driving me nuts today. My light will not stop blinking and I have all light notifications turned off. My only guess is that it has something to do with the blackberry issues. sigh.

enjoy dave! He always make me feel 100% better!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 10:44 am33theemptynutjar

I hope you feel better. Yeah, Walk The Line is a great movie. I remember watching it one evening when I was both physically and mentally low and I just “fell’ into it. Cheers.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 10:45 am34theemptynutjar

I hope you feel better. Yeah, Walk The Line is a great movie. I remember watching it one evening when I was both physically and mentally low and I just “fell’ into it. Cheers.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 10:46 am35Tay

Feel better darling!!! Rest up!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 11:00 am36courtney

Go triangulate. Feel better!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 11:05 am37Rosey Rebecca

Hope you feel better soon. I hate migraines! Try putting heat on your head too!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 11:11 am38Naomi (onefitfoodie)

GLAd you are feeling better, Jenna!!! those oats look FANTASTIC! so pretty too with the Pom arils!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 11:15 am39Catie

Totally feel your pain. I’ve had migraines my entire life. Usually triggered by my chocolate allergy (yes, its as terrible as it sounds) and stress. I finally started using a medication called Maxalt and it literally is a miracle drug. You take one at the onset of your migraine and it just never shows up. Absolute life saver. Not sure if you’re into that sorta thing, but talk to your doc if you’re looking for something stronger than Excedrin. I hiiiighly recommend it!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 11:19 am40Jenny

I got migraines for 2 months when I was applying to college. After I heard that I got into a school, they stopped! Purely stress induced – which is so insane. Are yours caused by anything in particular?
on 17 Dec 2009 at 11:30 am41Mellissa

I also take Maxalt and it seems to help. For something more natural Don Quai is supposed to work wonders.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 12:44 pm42Ashley

hope your feeling better! Massages really do help! I am a life long migraine sufferer- I use a combo of preventative, abortive meds, yoga, clean diet, lots of water, and herbs, massage etc… ( and lots of laughter) to combat mine- but you have to do what works for you! I would love to not be on the meds!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 12:44 pm43missmolly

“Legs up the wall” (an inversion) is also great! basically laying down and and hold your legs straight up in the air or put them up against a wall.

Hope you feel better soon dear.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 12:45 pm44Cyndi

Sorry about the migraine … that does NOT sound pleasant!

Relaxxxxx …. easier said than done. Take time out.

I love your little colored bowls – they always look so nice in your photos. Where did you get them?
on 17 Dec 2009 at 1:01 pm45mary ann

I too am a Migraine sufferer-have been since pre-mentrual age (TMI? sorry). Every month I’d get one around the same time. Not even my imitrex shots helped. Lost feeling in my left side, constant vomiting (also, TMI?) , slurring my words, aka disaster. several of these occasions resulted in ER ambulance rides and IV hook-ups like nobodys biz. Its pretty sad when you appreciate the bouts of vomiting for their ability to take your mind off the pain/knife in your brain. Several CT scans confirmed that I didn’t have a tumor (thank god) but that didn’t really help in solving my condition. Once I got my period, they became less severe but still there. These things are completely debilitating (sp?) What has helped a little is an increase in estrogen via birth control. Not sure why, but perhaps this might help a little? No one should have to suffer through a migraine. Also… if you can afford it-MASSAGES. My dad once stayed by my bed rubbing my back, neck and head all night (spinal cord might be constricted) and it definitely eased some of the pain. I feel your pain love… Hydrate, hydrate hydrate and nourish with plenty of grains, omegas and even sea veggies!
love MA
on 17 Dec 2009 at 1:28 pm46skinnyrunner

ive never had a migraine but my hubby gets bad sinus headaches. they put him out of commission for the day! hope you feel better.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 1:29 pm47AmyJoGo

Glad you’re feeling a bit better. I get migraines too and have Imitrex shots in case of emergency but I normally stick with Excedrine Migraine. Seriously…I could kiss the makers of Excedrine Migraine because they’ve saved my sanity so many times. I love those gel eye masks as well…same as putting an icepack on your face but the mask really gets down into the pocket of your eye socket to soothe away the pain.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 1:58 pm48Lisa (bakebikeblog)

oh I hope that you are feeling better soon. I have a good friend that suffers from migraines and from what I have seen – they are HORRIBLE. Hopefully some rest will do you good and you will be back in action in no time!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 2:18 pm49Whole Body Love

I used to get migraines a few times a month. You are not going to want to hear this…but when I stopped drinking wine the migraines disappeared almost completely! I guess the sulfides can cause migraines even when the wine only has sulfides that occur naturally. I hope you feel much better very soon!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 2:22 pm50Leah

I hope you feel better! I got migraines when I was younger. They suck. Eventually my mom took me to a naturopath and they tested me for allergies. Turned out I was HIGHLY allergic to eggs. I still cant eat them. Anymore than one egg a week and I’ll get a migraine. When I was younger they couldnt even touch my food or it would be a week of pain.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 3:47 pm51Kasey

Hope you feel better Jenna!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 3:48 pm52jenna

i think taking the day off from bikram would be a good decision! feel better though
on 17 Dec 2009 at 4:15 pm53Julie @savvyeats

Ice packs and triangle pose? I will have to try that the next time I get a migraine. Imitrex/ Excedrin migraine (don’t worry, not at the same time!) don’t cut it for me!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 4:31 pm54Ashley

I totally feel you on the migraines, Jenna. They are the WORST. I wanted to tell you that I often got them after doing bikram yoga and I was convinced it was somehow related to the fact that I somehow dehydrated myself. So, maybe trying drinking A TON of water? I actually take prescription medicine for mine, but the ones I got after bikram were a bit different. Anyway, I know it seems pretty ordinary, but sometimes bikram is intense, we don’t even realize how much water we lost.

Hope you feel better soon!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 5:21 pm55Ingunn

Ugh, migraines are the worst, I’m so sorry.

I’ve stopped taking migraine medication (unless I’m in a situation where I really need it), but I find that a cup of coffee and some really strong cups of ginger tea (just grated ginger root or powder in water) keep the worst of the pounding and nausea away.

I hope you feel better soon!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 5:58 pm56Erin

I’m sorry to hear you’re still not feeling in great shape. Rest is probably the best thing you can do.
on 17 Dec 2009 at 6:32 pm57Chantel

Hi Jenna,

I hope you feel better soon, the symptoms sound awful
I just wanted to say Hi, I started reading your blog about a week ago, and I find it so informative on how to eat healthy and look after your body! I’m on a mission to try and get healthy as I need to loose alot of weight. Thanks for everything you share here – I hope to get some time over the holidays to read though some of your older posts.

Take care!
Chantel
on 17 Dec 2009 at 6:42 pm58Blissful Bellas

aww hope u feel better!! Walk the line is def a great movie! tho maybe not with a migraine!
on 17 Dec 2009 at 7:16 pm59Amanda@thegrainsofparadise

Sorry, Migraines suck….feel better:-) Aloha
on 17 Dec 2009 at 7:40 pm60Paige@ RunningAroundNormal

So sorry to hear about your migraine. Hope to hear a good report about it in the morning!!
on 18 Dec 2009 at 5:24 am61Susan

Getting homesicks is totally understandable girl! I think you’re taking the right steps to dealing with it though, aka staying active and getting out of the house. Keep truckin’
on 21 Dec 2009 at 10:42 am62appletop

Sorry to hear about your migraine! I too get them once in awhile. I read in one of Joel Fuhrman’s books that tea can be a migraine trigger for some people, and I found it to be true! Even decaf. Now I drink ginger, cinnamon, and such non-leaf teas. But then again, I have lots of food triggers, but just in case, I thought I would share. Hope the rest of the week was migraine-free!
on 20 Feb 2010 at 12:13 am63country food

I haven’t seen walk the line yet, but I guess I will have to see it. Most of the reviews I read say it is really great.