So Far, So Good

I had my follow up visit with my neurologist. I have been keeping a calendar diary, which she finds very helpful and wants me to continue. I went for 4-5 a week to about 2 a week. Big improvement, but she wants me down to no more than 2 a month. I couldn’t agree more.
I have been pretty much sticking to the diet. Although, I don’t really think I have food triggers, I will keep it up. My doctor really believes it is important and it is healthier for me. I’ve also been really increasing my fruits and veggies while reducing my meat. Overall, it makes me feel a lot better.
The only thing I’ve been bad at is exercising. I haven’t done yoga in a while and I really feel it in my back. The good thing is that when my back or neck or even the back of my head get achy that if I take Aleve or Advil, it seems to take care of it. That didn’t happen before. I’m really watching that I don’t take too much of any pain killer in a week. My doctor said no more than two triptans, otherwise my rebound headaches can come back.
My husband and I have also been working hard to face the unnecessary stresses in our lives. To say ‘no’ more often to work related events and not overreact to some of the foolishness that goes on at his job. Did I mention he is a pastor, that is why it effects me, too. It is our church. I’ve realized that I’ve let the stress of our lives get to me more lately, so I think I’m going to go talk to a counselor. Just to make sure I’m processing things well. I really noticed things were getting to me when I’d wake up with my teeth clenched. Not good for a migraine suffer. And I didn’t really want to get out of bed. I was too overwhelmed.
So, I hope things continue to look up, it gives me hope!

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