Well, I’m finally done. School is over; no more; nada; never again. Well, maybe never again. But, I can finally say I’m going to be moving on with my job I think. My current employer may be willing to change for me, but at least now I have options.
I talked with my neurologist today. I told him how my headache frequency and intensity hasn’t decreased (maybe even increased). I stopped taking the melatonin; it wasn’t doing much except making me groggy. He’s increasing my Verapamil to 160mg three times a day. I’m almost wondering if the metoprolol is causing the headaches. One of the side effects listed for beta blockers in general is headaches (less common however). I doubt it but if I can go onto Verapamil totally, there is a generic extended release. Metoprolol extended-release is name-brand – Toprol XL or something.
I’m glad that my employer has these little rooms called enclaves on each floor. It’s a room with a clouded window and a little couch. You can turn the light off and everything. I usually end up taking a nap in there every day when I get a headache. Fun stuff. I would miss that if I went somewhere else.
2 Comments
ErinM · May 6, 2006 at 8:04 AM
YAY!! Congrats on getting through school. I know how difficult that can be and I ultimately respect you for pursing your goals despite the amount of pain you can be in.
Way to go!!
jks · May 8, 2006 at 5:57 AM
Congrats on graduating = )