O The Pressure
…in my head.
I get frequent headaches. Could be sinus issues. Could be vision issues. Could be dental issues. Could be stress issues. It’s more likely to be caffeine issues. Sure, I drink espresso or a cup of coffee every morning. But by midday (like, now) I tend to get a pressure headache radiating from my temples through my forehead and back, covering my head like a skullcap.
I have been drinking way less soda lately. I figure, I have three clients now and I’m traveling to three different offices throughout the week, so I need to be well and keep my natural strength up. If I feel the lag I might have some soda but I’ve been able to stay off it all week during the midday lag. My typical soda consists of 3/4 sprite (or similar, light-colored, non-caffeinated soda) plus 1/4 of diet coke/pepsi. This usually gives me the caffeine kick I need.
Why not just have a shot of the dark fizzy stuff? Typically the caramelized dark sodas give me a different kind of headache. A stabbing-stop-dead-in-my-tracks kind of headache. I almost feel it rush through my jaw and up my neck before that gashing pain.
So, I’m thinking, why not try to cut it out all together?
Oh wait. I’m remembering why I didn’t cave to the soda crave this past week. Three of five days were spent at two different offices. I had coffee in the mornings (free coffee from the office). On my way to the second office, I made a trip to The Mother Ship for a double-tall non-fat caramel macchiato. Oh. Hm. And by writing it out and seeing it in print, I wonder if the caramel has an affect on my headaches. If it’s similar to the caramelized soda that squeezes my nerve endings.
I dunno.
Won’t stop me from getting a double-tall-something-else-or-other. It’s my one vice. My treat. My life’s blood.
June 7th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Ah honey…we all have our little vices. I say…you only live once! I hate that you are having so many headaches though.
Love ya,
Connie
P.S. If you still have an AOL screen name and want to view my journal just email me ok?
It’s
IndigoSunMoon@aol.com
June 8th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Ouch that sucks my mom has been having frequent headaches *I sound like such a kid talking about my mom lol* but yah Beginning of North Dakota Summer *where the snow melted and it didnt snow for more then 2 weeks which was about early may* I basically couldnt breath and barely swallow for over a week and had constant sinus headaches.
for a quickfix I say illegal painkillers
For a non idiotic. Id suggest simple multivitamins/herbs and crap in the morning my parents buy stuff like green tea pills st johns wart blah blah blah but I take them in the morning there not bad for me so why not usually makes me feel better throughout the day.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Are you drinking enough water? Dehydration causes headaches too. How about mold spore? Growing any of that in your house somewhere like in the wallboards or carpet?…(yeah I just read some stuff about black mold, haha). Anyway, hope you’re feeling better.
June 9th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Connie - As I recall, I was having frequent headaches back in the days of AOL-J too. They seem to be very different today. Way less frequent and a little less painful (sometimes). No worries. I’m on it.
My buddy Max - welcome to my blog! It’s okay that you talk about your mom. You ARE a kid. And there’s nothing wrong with that! Own it. Embrace it. Believe me, it passes quickly. Great suggestions for a young’n. I take/drink much of those herbs — just not regularly enough. Thanks.
Donna H - I actually have mold sensitivities. I’ve been around it. I can smell even the SMALLEST bit. And it’s so dry around here I’m pretty sure we’re mold-free. I love water. I’m a freak about it actually. So I’m pretty good there. Still, any amount of soda isn’t good for anyone. So, I should just quit completely. And coffee too. I know. But NO!! I’m not ready to give it up!!
June 10th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I have the same problem– Opposite issue though; No caffeine for me = MASSIVE MIGRAINE. It is horrible.
Damn us and our sensitive heads.
