Dealing with Chronic Pain at Work

how do you deal with chronic pain and migraines when you have to go to work? I work at a somewhat physical job and being in so much pain really drains me and sucks overall. medication only works sometimes and not by much.

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Kae92

2y ago

Do you have any abortive meds like sumatriptan? My migraine cocktail is prochloperizine, hydroxyzine and ibuprofen and if that doesn't work I take the sumatriptan. I also just started botox. For the actual job aspect, I've found talking to my employer works best. When I interviewed for my job I stated my disability consists of daily migraines and though most days I can work through them for short shifts, there will be times I have to leave. Since I'm a good worker and always show up for my shifts, leaving early sometimes hasn't been a problem

catmamma

2y ago

I wasn't aware medication could be taken to prevent migraines, I will definitely ask my doctor and as for the job aspect I talked with my co workers and I'm normally able to do something that isn't so bad, thank you your definitely going to change my life

Jeanette1973

2y ago

See if you r doctor will give you something. But most migraine medications will make you sleepy as a side effect.

Jeanette1973

2y ago

What are you taking for your pain/migraines?

catmamma

2y ago

500mg of Naproxen, it's the only thing that somewhat works

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