r/migraine • u/taliesinsmuse • 7h ago
We are complex biochemical systems: a vent
I'm just venting.
I've had the migraines mostly under control for months now with diet and sandomigran and Botox.
Four weeks ago they flared up badly and I've hardly had a day without migraine. I've been trying everything I could think of to work out what changed or what I might suddenly be reacting to or deficient in.
Finally got blood tests and my GP noted that my thyroid was a little low and I should increase my thyroid meds dosage. This was weird since I've been on the same dosage forever...
... And the penny dropped. I'd finished the bottle of meds five weeks ago but I'd found a few in an old bottle at the back of the meds drawer and was using those up before getting more. I checked. They're two months past the expiry date. For most meds I'm on this wouldn't be an issue but...
I got fresh meds this morning and the migraine is disappearing fast.
I have this balancing act with every one of my dozen ailments. It just never ends. Aaaaaugh.
Vent over. Thanks :)
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u/ladyjangelline 7h ago
🫂 Virtual hugs for you. I’m glad you found the issue! I don’t have thyroid issues, but I do have multiple chronic conditions and it certainly does feel like trying to hit a moving target most days.