That was quite a rant huh?stilleto said:wow, that sucks.
these are definately migraines, not headaches, but i only get them every few months. sometimes I go a year without getting one and as long as i have immediate access to tylenol or motrin, i can ward it off and be left with just a bad headache, nausea, and tiredness.
when i haven't had anything to take, i'm knocked out by it. wherever i am- i can barely move or think. I had to drive home once with one and I almost passed out.
You should get an abortive med (usually a triptan) - they are non-addictive and you should be migraine free in 3 hours. Even if you have one script that lasts a whole year - it's good to have.