I had headaches more days than not. But esp pre-menstrual ones. I have heavy periods so I started taking an iron supplement (not just what comes in my daily multi-vitamin. Not only are my pms headaches gone but the ones the rest of the month are pretty much gone now too.
The headache formula of Exedrin did help sometimes when reg aspirin wouldnt. You can now find a generic version of it that is half the price of the Exedrin.
Meditation-type exercises/visualization/guided imagery helps at times.
I read once that gently brushing your hair or having someone do it for you can help a headache.
They're old school, and I don't know if they're available outside of the South. They're in every gas station in NC.
In addition, they taste pretty vile.
These headache powders kick butt. They come in tablet form, but they don't work as fast. They're basically asprin,acetominophen and caffeine-which is pretty common in other headache remedies, but I guess because they're powdered they dissolve more quickly. Who knows, I just know if I take them right when I'm feeling miserable, they work.
There is a bit of an art to taking them--you have to fold the paper just so, and if you're lucky you won't gag.
But it offers a lot in terms of peace of mind. I tend to fret over money a lot, and it's important to remember that the only thing it's ever really offered me is freedom from worry about how to pay for emergencies.
The most important part of my happiness that comes from within is my relationship with God. Just knowing that I am created for a purpose, and that even when I screw up, God is ready and willing to forgive me is a huge part of my happiness.
That's not to say that I'm giddy with joy 100% of the time, but having a purpose, even if I'm in a job that I don't like or when family relationships aren't going well, gives me an underlying peace that's important to my mental well-being.
This is great! I love the casino advice. I don't advocate cheating the tax man, but if you are writing a fiction book and need some plausible mob type stories, then this works out. Thanks for the good read. :)
Good point Lazyman, I see your view, but your equity is only paper. If you buy a house for 1million in 1986, and you sell it for 6million in 2007. In order to buy a comparable home, it's going to cost you around 6million (the market value) or more. That's taking into account cost of ownership, maintenance, increased building materials, etc; but that's opening up a whole new can of worms. That's all I have to say about that. But anyway, let get to the point. I'm not questioning whether buying a house is a smart purchase, because I believe it is; but I think its a matter of timing based on the market. The New York Times has an excellent rent vs buy calculator, check it out and you'll see what I mean (you will need to register for free account to see it, sorry).
Just trying to show ways of separating the wheat from the chaff at your friendly gathering, not giving comprehensive investment advice.
From Myscha "We try also to make it a personal habit to not follow the advice of anyone whose position we would not also want to be in." That was the inspiration for my post but not sure how to explain that to someone without insult.
By sidunses get stubbed ub too! And the headaches can be killer. Usually, I find that when the pain starts, I've tensed up in response, especially in the back of my throat. Sometimes my tongue is pressed hard against the roof of my mouth. Relaxing this relieves the pain. You have to keep reminding yourself to do this. Also, take a moment to check the way you are breathing. Try to breathe deeply, from the bottom of your diaphragm, and relax the back of your neck and your jaw as much as possible. Finally, a non-medicated saline nasal spray might help reduce the swollen sinuses. These aren't miracle cures, but they help.
- Try to maintain regular meal times as a preventative measure, and don't skip meals. Headaches can be triggered by blood-pressure swings (small snacks between meals can help too).
- Try to drink plenty of fluids during the day. Dehydration can easily bring on a headache.
- An ice pack on your forehead can be helpful...use layers of dry paper towels to keep the temperature bearable. (Crushed ice cubes in a baggie work just as well.)
- Tension Headache Excedrin (a mix of acetaminophen and caffeine) works wonders where other OTC pills don't. Just don't abuse them or they can cause rebound headaches. As Debbie points out, whatever you take it's better to take it earlier rather than later.
- Try to maintain a consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends, as another preventative measure. If you need to catch up on sleep, try to get to bed earlier rather than wake up later.
I'd say an astute investor skips over individual stocks and talks about asset allocation and expense ratios. A great groups of astute investors, in my opinion is at The Vanguard Diehards web board. I'm just a happy reader, not affiliated with Vanguard or the diehards forum.
I think I get a different kind of headache than your main ones, though I've never quite figured out what kind. They don't seem like tension or sinus headaches. They seem like like cute little baby migraines. (One temple or the other is pounding with pain, bright light makes me squint, I don't want anything tight around my neck, etc., but I can still function, see, etc.)
I get them frequently and they are more likely when I'm stressed or dehydrated.
What works best for me is taking a pain reliever as soon as I notice the headache starting up. If I wait until it's bad, it takes bigger and/or more doses to get rid of the headache. My mom, a nurse, told me that taking pain relievers earlier rather than later is generally a good idea, for example after surgery, because they are more likely to work and work with a smaller dosage.
Pain reliever + sleeping works best for me (unless it's very hot, in which case sleeping doesn't help--must remember to turn on AC or fan before napping!).
Just getting rid of the stress when I'm stressed or drinking a lot of water when I'm dehydrated usually rarely works by itself.
Pushing on the part of the temple that hurts or lying on that side so there's pressure there from the pillow helps me, but only so long as the pressure is there. For a friend's tension headaches, rubbing on the back of his neck helps.
Also, going upside down is no good at all, especially if you do it quickly. No quick getting blood into the head!
I will try your closing eyes trick next time, though. Thanks for sharing!
I can feel your pain -- literally. My barometer behind my eyes goes off when the weather is bad a state over! I tried Tylenol and it made me sick. Ibuprofen -- same thing. I had to end up going to the doctor for some real drugs. Talk about a budget breaker -- they ended up to be ~$7 a pill. Good thing is that they work.
The worst part is that they usually hit while I'm at work. And busy. And have a meeting coming up. And phone calls coming in. Urgh! I've had my door shut curled up on the floor with a fan blowing in my face more than once.
The one thing I really learned was, whether it's medicine or something else, if you wait 30 minutes to do something about the headache, it takes 30 minutes for the cure to work.
I've read a lot of these analyses, and I often see a statement like "Renting means not having to fix anything! When your refrigerator starts leaking slime, it's the landlord's job, not yours."
Which is true -- if your landlord 1) fixes things quickly, 2) fixes them correctly and/or 3) cares at all.
As a homeowner, you may not fix every problem right away, but you'll definitely do something about a flooding basement or gaping hole in the roof -- and not all landlords will.
Sure, you have legal and other recourses, but they all cost time and/or money to pursue. And sure, you can get out of a lease, but a landlord who's too cheap to make proper repairs isn't likely to be gracious about break-lease fees.
The bottom line is that renting from a landlord who doesn't properly handle problems costs both money and peace of mind. It's also not exactly rare, but I rarely see people account for it.
Uhoh, family emergency...I need money...Home Equity Line of Credit...
Can't do that as a renter...
---
Refinance to get a lower interest rate, thereby lowering my mortgage payments. I've never heard of rent going down.
---
Your family has 5 kids...trying doing that in a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment rather than having the possibility of a 5 bedroom house.
---
Having a big party...finding parking in an apartment complex is insane. I have a large driveway at my house with plenty of parking.
---
I don't live in an association, if I want to change the color of my house or anything in it I can do so with no repercussions.
---
I have a pair of 100+ lb dogs...I don't even want to know about a "pet deposit" or even if they are allowed in the complex
---
I can pay off a house payment...can't do that when you're renting.
Far too many things you can do when you own a house than you can when you rent an apartment or condo.
I'm shopping for life insurance and appreciate the help in deciding on term or whole life insurance. I get a lot of offers in the mail for life insurance and got one today from Sears Life Insurance Co. I trust Sears but at the bottom it says, in part: this insurance is not insured by the Federal Insurance Corp (FDIC). Should I be looking for a company that IS insured by FDIC? Is that necessary or desirable?
Thanks!
I am getting confused by websites about the above mentioned subject.
I have been to 3 medical sites and they state that coffee (even decaf) can cause the blood sugar to go up, and that diabetics should not drink coffee.
Other sites say things slimilar to yours.:
4. Drink decaf coffee. Caffeine can have a detrimental effect on blood sugar levels, but some other compound in coffee seems to lower blood sugar levels. A cupe of plain decaf coffee (you can add some cream, but no sugar!) may have a positive effect on your blood glucose levels.
All I know is when I drink my decaf coffee (with 1 splenda and a little sugar free creamer) My sugars are a little higher all day (150's)
I had headaches more days than not. But esp pre-menstrual ones. I have heavy periods so I started taking an iron supplement (not just what comes in my daily multi-vitamin. Not only are my pms headaches gone but the ones the rest of the month are pretty much gone now too.
The headache formula of Exedrin did help sometimes when reg aspirin wouldnt. You can now find a generic version of it that is half the price of the Exedrin.
Meditation-type exercises/visualization/guided imagery helps at times.
I read once that gently brushing your hair or having someone do it for you can help a headache.
They're old school, and I don't know if they're available outside of the South. They're in every gas station in NC.
In addition, they taste pretty vile.
These headache powders kick butt. They come in tablet form, but they don't work as fast. They're basically asprin,acetominophen and caffeine-which is pretty common in other headache remedies, but I guess because they're powdered they dissolve more quickly. Who knows, I just know if I take them right when I'm feeling miserable, they work.
There is a bit of an art to taking them--you have to fold the paper just so, and if you're lucky you won't gag.
http://www.goodyspowder.com/
http://www.bcpowder.com/
http://www.medshopexpress.com/042651.html
Another thing that works pretty well if you time it right is to take Tylenol with a cup of coffee.
I also recommend a hammer to the head or crying in the dark.
Headaches stink!
you make it sound like making friends is simple.
But it offers a lot in terms of peace of mind. I tend to fret over money a lot, and it's important to remember that the only thing it's ever really offered me is freedom from worry about how to pay for emergencies.
Good article! I like the idea of using a color-coded system to prioritize expenses; that way you can see at a glance what is vital and what is not.
...On a very-marginally-related note, your title made me think of the Orple: half orange, half apple. Hehe!
The most important part of my happiness that comes from within is my relationship with God. Just knowing that I am created for a purpose, and that even when I screw up, God is ready and willing to forgive me is a huge part of my happiness.
That's not to say that I'm giddy with joy 100% of the time, but having a purpose, even if I'm in a job that I don't like or when family relationships aren't going well, gives me an underlying peace that's important to my mental well-being.
This is great! I love the casino advice. I don't advocate cheating the tax man, but if you are writing a fiction book and need some plausible mob type stories, then this works out. Thanks for the good read. :)
I get migraines. Small ones, but annoying ones. Soft frozen gel packs on the back of my head really help. So does darkness - lots of darkness.
@Lazyman @Philip Brewer
Good point Lazyman, I see your view, but your equity is only paper. If you buy a house for 1million in 1986, and you sell it for 6million in 2007. In order to buy a comparable home, it's going to cost you around 6million (the market value) or more. That's taking into account cost of ownership, maintenance, increased building materials, etc; but that's opening up a whole new can of worms. That's all I have to say about that. But anyway, let get to the point. I'm not questioning whether buying a house is a smart purchase, because I believe it is; but I think its a matter of timing based on the market. The New York Times has an excellent rent vs buy calculator, check it out and you'll see what I mean (you will need to register for free account to see it, sorry).
Just trying to show ways of separating the wheat from the chaff at your friendly gathering, not giving comprehensive investment advice.
From Myscha "We try also to make it a personal habit to not follow the advice of anyone whose position we would not also want to be in." That was the inspiration for my post but not sure how to explain that to someone without insult.
Thanks to others for the links to diehards.
By sidunses get stubbed ub too! And the headaches can be killer. Usually, I find that when the pain starts, I've tensed up in response, especially in the back of my throat. Sometimes my tongue is pressed hard against the roof of my mouth. Relaxing this relieves the pain. You have to keep reminding yourself to do this. Also, take a moment to check the way you are breathing. Try to breathe deeply, from the bottom of your diaphragm, and relax the back of your neck and your jaw as much as possible. Finally, a non-medicated saline nasal spray might help reduce the swollen sinuses. These aren't miracle cures, but they help.
I'm going to try the pressure point thing! Rob
All good tips so far. In addition:
- Try to maintain regular meal times as a preventative measure, and don't skip meals. Headaches can be triggered by blood-pressure swings (small snacks between meals can help too).
- Try to drink plenty of fluids during the day. Dehydration can easily bring on a headache.
- An ice pack on your forehead can be helpful...use layers of dry paper towels to keep the temperature bearable. (Crushed ice cubes in a baggie work just as well.)
- Tension Headache Excedrin (a mix of acetaminophen and caffeine) works wonders where other OTC pills don't. Just don't abuse them or they can cause rebound headaches. As Debbie points out, whatever you take it's better to take it earlier rather than later.
- Try to maintain a consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends, as another preventative measure. If you need to catch up on sleep, try to get to bed earlier rather than wake up later.
I'd say an astute investor skips over individual stocks and talks about asset allocation and expense ratios. A great groups of astute investors, in my opinion is at The Vanguard Diehards web board. I'm just a happy reader, not affiliated with Vanguard or the diehards forum.
Jonathan
I think I get a different kind of headache than your main ones, though I've never quite figured out what kind. They don't seem like tension or sinus headaches. They seem like like cute little baby migraines. (One temple or the other is pounding with pain, bright light makes me squint, I don't want anything tight around my neck, etc., but I can still function, see, etc.)
I get them frequently and they are more likely when I'm stressed or dehydrated.
What works best for me is taking a pain reliever as soon as I notice the headache starting up. If I wait until it's bad, it takes bigger and/or more doses to get rid of the headache. My mom, a nurse, told me that taking pain relievers earlier rather than later is generally a good idea, for example after surgery, because they are more likely to work and work with a smaller dosage.
Pain reliever + sleeping works best for me (unless it's very hot, in which case sleeping doesn't help--must remember to turn on AC or fan before napping!).
Just getting rid of the stress when I'm stressed or drinking a lot of water when I'm dehydrated usually rarely works by itself.
Pushing on the part of the temple that hurts or lying on that side so there's pressure there from the pillow helps me, but only so long as the pressure is there. For a friend's tension headaches, rubbing on the back of his neck helps.
Also, going upside down is no good at all, especially if you do it quickly. No quick getting blood into the head!
I will try your closing eyes trick next time, though. Thanks for sharing!
I can feel your pain -- literally. My barometer behind my eyes goes off when the weather is bad a state over! I tried Tylenol and it made me sick. Ibuprofen -- same thing. I had to end up going to the doctor for some real drugs. Talk about a budget breaker -- they ended up to be ~$7 a pill. Good thing is that they work.
The worst part is that they usually hit while I'm at work. And busy. And have a meeting coming up. And phone calls coming in. Urgh! I've had my door shut curled up on the floor with a fan blowing in my face more than once.
The one thing I really learned was, whether it's medicine or something else, if you wait 30 minutes to do something about the headache, it takes 30 minutes for the cure to work.
I like to observe too, Julie.
We try also to make it a personal habit to not follow the advice of anyone whose position we would not also want to be in.
Good post.
someone told me they used it on there knees ((auld Git)and for the yanks old person)can this be confirmed or not lol
This article was better.
http://www.wisebread.com/the-forrest-gump-school-of-investing
Simple portfolio, set it and forget it, invest regularly.
http://diehards.org
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It's more likely that there's a bottle of wine with me instead of a lemon :D
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It's more likely that there's a bottle of wine with me instead of a lemon :D
That's an interesting question.
It looks like the FDIC disclaimer is a general one on the part of Sears. Bank deposits are insured but mutual funds, life insurance, etc. are not. Here's a link to the FDIC site: http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/information/fdiciorn.html
You could also check out insurance company ratings at http://www.ambest.com/.
I've read a lot of these analyses, and I often see a statement like "Renting means not having to fix anything! When your refrigerator starts leaking slime, it's the landlord's job, not yours."
Which is true -- if your landlord 1) fixes things quickly, 2) fixes them correctly and/or 3) cares at all.
As a homeowner, you may not fix every problem right away, but you'll definitely do something about a flooding basement or gaping hole in the roof -- and not all landlords will.
Sure, you have legal and other recourses, but they all cost time and/or money to pursue. And sure, you can get out of a lease, but a landlord who's too cheap to make proper repairs isn't likely to be gracious about break-lease fees.
The bottom line is that renting from a landlord who doesn't properly handle problems costs both money and peace of mind. It's also not exactly rare, but I rarely see people account for it.
Uhoh, family emergency...I need money...Home Equity Line of Credit...
Can't do that as a renter...
---
Refinance to get a lower interest rate, thereby lowering my mortgage payments. I've never heard of rent going down.
---
Your family has 5 kids...trying doing that in a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment rather than having the possibility of a 5 bedroom house.
---
Having a big party...finding parking in an apartment complex is insane. I have a large driveway at my house with plenty of parking.
---
I don't live in an association, if I want to change the color of my house or anything in it I can do so with no repercussions.
---
I have a pair of 100+ lb dogs...I don't even want to know about a "pet deposit" or even if they are allowed in the complex
---
I can pay off a house payment...can't do that when you're renting.
Far too many things you can do when you own a house than you can when you rent an apartment or condo.
I'm shopping for life insurance and appreciate the help in deciding on term or whole life insurance. I get a lot of offers in the mail for life insurance and got one today from Sears Life Insurance Co. I trust Sears but at the bottom it says, in part: this insurance is not insured by the Federal Insurance Corp (FDIC). Should I be looking for a company that IS insured by FDIC? Is that necessary or desirable?
Thanks!
I am getting confused by websites about the above mentioned subject.
I have been to 3 medical sites and they state that coffee (even decaf) can cause the blood sugar to go up, and that diabetics should not drink coffee.
Other sites say things slimilar to yours.:
4. Drink decaf coffee. Caffeine can have a detrimental effect on blood sugar levels, but some other compound in coffee seems to lower blood sugar levels. A cupe of plain decaf coffee (you can add some cream, but no sugar!) may have a positive effect on your blood glucose levels.
All I know is when I drink my decaf coffee (with 1 splenda and a little sugar free creamer) My sugars are a little higher all day (150's)