Saturday 21 May 2016

The ever present H

I have been rather quiet lately about the dreaded H. Or Headache for the uninitiated. I have been quiet about it before as well of course. Not because I didn't have one, but because I didn't want to go on and on about it all the time. 

The last news on the H-front was that I was going to see a physiotherapist about it. At least that's what the gp told me. But since then: nothing. I never heard from the physio and I sort of forgot about it as well. I went to stay with my parents over Easter and had several days of H and once I got back I was due to phone the gp. However, in the weeks following, it didn't seem that important anymore. Because the ever present H is no more. Ever present that is. 

So, what was it that caused H to return time and time again? Was it the chocolate? Or the cheese? Well...

Neither really. I still shouldn't eat a lot of chocolate at once, but it turns out it has nothing to do with the often recurring H. In the end it was much simpler. Something that I could have figured out over 17 years ago, even if the problems had only gotten worse during the last few years. 

WHAT WAS IT??? I can hear you scream right now. Well, it was the armrests. Told you it was simple. The armrests on the driver's seat in the bus. They made it nice and fine for my arms to rest on, they also made my shoulder and neck muscles tighten up. And that caused the H. After Easter I stopped using them and bar two tiny attacks that were easily dealt with, I haven't had a problem since then. The last one I had was on April 28th, which is over three weeks ago now. 

Of course, I shouldn't count my chickens and such, but I think I am on the right track here. Let's just hope it continues...

9 comments:

  1. Yay! But don't let the headache gods hear you!

    I have a back problem which causes a headache sometimes. I know what to do about it now so it doesn't last long.

    Have a great weekend.

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    1. Oh, I won't. I am keeping it on the down low for now. No need to wake any H gods and have them decide to come back to haunt me!!!

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  2. Hari OM
    Yup, it is usually the simple answer.. tension = headache 90% of the time - bear in mind that your increased physical regime will be aiding this - properly directed energy usage which not only be helping physically, but mentally as well. All to the good!!! Long may it continue. YAM xx

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    1. That might also be why it got worse the last few years: no cycling to work, no walking through strange cities and towns.

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  3. Your post title threw me off....I was thinking M for migraine. OMG I cannot believe it was the armrest!

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  4. Amazing how just the simplest of adjustments can make a difference. Fingers crossed for relaxed neck and shoulders.

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    1. At first I kept feeling my shoulders go up and then I would push them down again. Now it's become normal not to have armrests!

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  5. Crikey Mara ..... I'm sure the armrest thing had a lot to do with it but I'm with Aunty Yam. I reckon the new exercise regime will definitely see the end the big H problem.

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  6. What a discovery on your part.

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