About the migraine I have never hurt so badly in my life. I wanted to die.
Zedd took Z and parked the truck/trailer after dropping me off in front of the ER. I go in, register.. whispering my answers to the poor lady behind a plate glass bulletproof window, and I go to sit down. TV blaring, ER full... no seating. So I end up curling up in a corner, head in hands, in tears and ready to puke when the BEST LOOKING HISPANIC guy EVER walks up to me, WITH HIS CHAIR, helps me in to it and asks if I'm okay, can he get me anything etc. Of course, still trying not to vomit, I tell him thank you SO much, I'm waiting to be called and my husband is on his way in. (I got nervous as here I am kind of incapacitated and this guy is talking to me)
By the time Zedd came in, I was having a panic attack. My head felt like it was ready to explode, too much pressure etc. FINALLY I get called back. Blood pressure elevated, temp up... and I finally vomit. Admitting nurse walks me to a darkened exam room, tells me to get in the bed and put this huge gown on.
Okay, first of all, when you have a migraine, you just don't want to move, speak.. nada. When you're also holding a bag of puke and the nurse walks out and you don't know what to do? Hang it on the IV pole!! Conveniently located next to the bed, roll in to the bed gently so as to neither disturb your head OR the pole and then just curl up and say heck with the gown.
A male nurse comes in at this point and kind of helps me out. I think Zedd was there too, but I just can't remember much until the meds kick in. (There was an IV drip started, ER DR came in and put me on a med, then rolled me to have a CAT Scan done)
Ahh... the meds. Helped the migraine right away. Bonus? They also are good for nausea!! What is the downside? I am as itchy and twitchy and restless as I have ever felt. I just wanted out of the bed, out of the hospital, I had to walk. They had to get the IV out. And I started to have a panic attack. Zedd tried to calm me down, but we later found out from the Nurse, that the meds I was given have the side effect of causing panic and make you feel antsy.
I got a shot of Benadryl to counteract the original med, then they released me to continue on to Boise with the family. I felt horribly for Zedd's Aunt because here we show up and I have to roll straight in to bed. THEN for the next day I am unable to sit. I can not relax to save my life. I have the shakes horribly and didn't sleep the night before. Still dont' feel like eating, but I know it'll make me feel better.
Anyway, Zedd's family was WONDERFUL!! We hope to go back and visit again when we have more time to meander in Boise and when I'm not feeling so out-of-sorts the entire visit.
More to come....
- Zorah
An interesting aside... No hats on the tarmac as it obstructs the view of your face, and with million dollar machinery around, they want to be sure to capture your image on camera. So people who cross the line (ha ha!) or wear a hat are obviously not supposed to be on base and the MPs are more than happy to have something to do....
He's a cutie, alright! And that hearding instinct will come in very handy at home with little ones around. The first thing our dog does is "secure the perimeter" anytime we step out of the house. It's a joy to watch the dog do his job, to see the satisfaction in his eyes that he's got a role in the family. Outstanding trip.
*hugs* Sorry you ended up with a migraine so soon in your trip! I hope things go better for the rest of it!
Things here are great and I finally found a decent place to walk this morning. That'll probably be my walking path the rest of the time.
Forest Grove called though, they hired someone else. And that was my backup. So I'm pretty upset right now about the (lack of) job situation. I don't know what will happen. :(
Zorah
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About the migraine
I have never hurt so badly in my life. I wanted to die. Zedd took Z and parked the truck/trailer after dropping me off in front of the ER. I go in, register.. whispering my answers to the poor lady behind a plate glass bulletproof window, and I go to sit down. TV blaring, ER full... no seating. So I end up curling up in a corner, head in hands, in tears and ready to puke when the BEST LOOKING HISPANIC guy EVER walks up to me, WITH HIS CHAIR, helps me in to it and asks if I'm okay, can he get me anything etc. Of course, still trying not to vomit, I tell him thank you SO much, I'm waiting to be called and my husband is on his way in. (I got nervous as here I am kind of incapacitated and this guy is talking to me) By the time Zedd came in, I was having a panic attack. My head felt like it was ready to explode, too much pressure etc. FINALLY I get called back. Blood pressure elevated, temp up... and I finally vomit. Admitting nurse walks me to a darkened exam room, tells me to get in the bed and put this huge gown on. Okay, first of all, when you have a migraine, you just don't want to move, speak.. nada. When you're also holding a bag of puke and the nurse walks out and you don't know what to do? Hang it on the IV pole!! Conveniently located next to the bed, roll in to the bed gently so as to neither disturb your head OR the pole and then just curl up and say heck with the gown. A male nurse comes in at this point and kind of helps me out. I think Zedd was there too, but I just can't remember much until the meds kick in. (There was an IV drip started, ER DR came in and put me on a med, then rolled me to have a CAT Scan done) Ahh... the meds. Helped the migraine right away. Bonus? They also are good for nausea!! What is the downside? I am as itchy and twitchy and restless as I have ever felt. I just wanted out of the bed, out of the hospital, I had to walk. They had to get the IV out. And I started to have a panic attack. Zedd tried to calm me down, but we later found out from the Nurse, that the meds I was given have the side effect of causing panic and make you feel antsy. I got a shot of Benadryl to counteract the original med, then they released me to continue on to Boise with the family. I felt horribly for Zedd's Aunt because here we show up and I have to roll straight in to bed. THEN for the next day I am unable to sit. I can not relax to save my life. I have the shakes horribly and didn't sleep the night before. Still dont' feel like eating, but I know it'll make me feel better. Anyway, Zedd's family was WONDERFUL!! We hope to go back and visit again when we have more time to meander in Boise and when I'm not feeling so out-of-sorts the entire visit. More to come.... - Zorah