r/running • u/ssk42 Confession: I am a mod • 2d ago

Weekly Thread Weekly Complaints & Confessions Thread

Happy holidays, friends. How’s your week of running going? Got any Complaints? Anything to add as a Confession? How about any Uncomplaints?

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u/fire_foot 2d ago edited 2d ago

Complaint: My body's Christmas gift to itself is a 24-hr+ migraine that had two long rounds of aura yesterday morning and woke me up multiple times in the night. I took my meds yesterday but I'm trying not to take anymore. I've already gone over the recommended usage per week lately.

Uncomplaint: Despite my migraine, I really had such a nice Christmas. Spent Christmas Eve with a few new friends having dinner and hanging out. Spent yesterday cleaning my house, watching TV, napping, and taking a long sunset walk. Quite perfect, tbh!

Confession: I think my migraines might be due to my significant inactivity from surgery recovery. I can't prove it but I have a hunch. I did a few sun salutations and bodyweight exercises this morning and now I'm going to take another long walk. I really wanted to have a little run-walk but I don't think my head can handle a ponytail. Going to charge my watch anyway in case I feel better tomorrow!

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u/suchbrightlights 2d ago

Oh, ugh, that sounds AWFUL. I hope gentle movement, fresh air, and sunshine do cure what ails you.

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u/fire_foot 2d ago

Thank you. Yeah, I really had an “are you serious?” moment when the first aura started yesterday morning, five minutes after waking up while making coffee. It’s still going today but I’m happy to be moving and gently doing stuff despite it.

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u/CF_FI_Fly 2d ago

Sorry, migraines are awful.

My friend who is a pharmacist recommended Magnesium to help the aura ones and it's been a game changer for me. (I hate unsolicited medical advice, so please ignore if this doesn't help you.)

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u/fire_foot 2d ago

Thanks! I do take magnesium daily already and it helps somewhat. I read recently about people being helped also by riboflavin supplements, so that might be something to look into …

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u/goldentomato32 2d ago

I am impressed you were able to do yoga with a migraine! I can barely handle yoga on the best days. Hope you feel better soon

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u/fire_foot 2d ago

To be fair, it was very half hearted and I couldn’t really do down dog because my head throbs if it’s even remotely upside down, but I tried!