in which physics bows to minx, but minx is defeated by a weather

[minxy]

Dear brain,

This is a really, really bad time to be going haywire. Please to be desisting with the migraines until after August 19th.

Thank you,
-You


Dear weather.

You're not helping, though I appreciate the 70 degree weather as opposed to the triple digits, the low pressure/high pressure things makes my brain go boom. Seriously, knock it off.

No love,
-Minx


Dear Methods chapter.

If I had the ability to handle movement, smell or light, and also if I had Sal's icon, I would be triumphing in your entrails.

You will now go cite all the other relevent sources to the stuffs I wrote down in you while I turn off all the lights and crawl into bed.

'Kaythanksbye.

-Minx

Comments

[troyswann.livejournal.com]

oh no. *handflappy helplessness*

Here, you can have my icon for later, 'kay? It's by crazybitchqueen.

*tiptoes out*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Normally I would say, but I don't have a crown! Sal has the crown, it's Sal's icon! But perhaps borrowing is okay just this once?

And really, once this is over, the weather and I need to have a serious chat.

[taselby.livejournal.com]

*very gentle hugs*

For later, when you feel better:

Canon for a Minor Key (http://taselby.livejournal.com/81020.html)

*dims lights*
*closes door quietly*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Oh.

You finished it.

My goodness.

[rydra_wong]

Ow. Migraines = evil.

FWIW, the best options I've found are Migraleve (not sure if you get it in the US, but it's a paracetamol/codeine/buclizine hydrochloride combo) and Tiger Balm (applied liberally across the scalp, forehead and back of the neck).

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

They are, they really are. It's such a betrayal for the brain to not work.

I have the meds sorted out enough that I can head off the pain and the wonky vision issues if I realize what's happening early enough. The sensitivity to smell and the nausea are apparently not to be avoided (it's a problem in the country sometimes if, say, the wind is blowing in from the chicken farms).

I functioned for the two hours I needed to finish the chapter, then I took a bath, read some Sandman and crashed for a good 12 hours.

Thank goodness for medication. Better living through chemistry-- only the US won't sell codeine w/o a scrip, so I'm guessing we don't have Migraleve. Tigerbalm sounds intriguing. *wants to rub balm all over head and make hairs stand up in crazy directions*

[rydra_wong]

The sensitivity to smell and the nausea are apparently not to be avoided

Yup, that's why the buclizine is helpful. And the Tiger Balm pretty much ensures that you can't smell anything except Tiger Balm. It does produce a temporary punk look, but actually seems to help reduce the "my brain is in a vise" sensation a bit.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

*looks suspicious*

Does it smell like tigers?

[rydra_wong]

It mostly smells (incredibly strongly) of menthol.

So, peppermint-scented tigers, anyway *g*.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Balm

Works wonders on stiff muscles, too. It's a permanent inhabitant of my medicine cabinet.

[sid]

Oh, honey.

You will be triumphant no matter what.

*pets you soothingly*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

*purrs*

Last little sprint, yay! I'm really close, Sid!

[eve11]

The finish line is in sight! Yay for Cool Physics Things. Boo for Migraines. You will be Triumphant!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Soooooooooooo cloooooooooose..... Every time I finish a chapter I get a little more excited and a little less panicked.

[raqs.livejournal.com]

your brain and my brain are badeviltwins and someone needs a spanking.

hang tough!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Bad brains. No biscuit.

Am damned thrilled to be turning in the diss this week. So bloody excited. Got beta comments back from a friend today and somehow the offer to buy her coffee in thanks turned into her providing me with homemade tirimasu. I love that girl. Also? Good comments.

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

{{{hugs}}} i hope you're feeling better soon. sending you more hugs and best wishes.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

You know the upside to migraines? There is absolutely nothing to be done but capitulate, go to bed and wake up in the morning pain free and well rested.

Wierd, but there you go. It's like an instant 24 hour mental health day, only for read.

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

that's a good point. although i'd rather you got to go have fun doing whatever you'd like and feeling fine at the same time. *hugs*