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Old Mar 17, 2008, 11:37 AM
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Migraines and the night shift

Hi everyone! I am thinking about going to the ICU but they only have night shifts available. Any advice on how to cope with night shift and migraines? I know irregualr sleeping habits is one of my triggers. I am married and my husband works a normal 9-5 type job. Any suggestions? Can this be done without having one giant migraine all the time? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Old Mar 17, 2008, 03:21 PM
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Re: Migraines and the night shift

As a fellow migraine sufferer, I would advise against it if you know irregular sleep patterns are a trigger for you. I used to work nights three days a week, and be up "normal" hours on my days off to be with kids/hubby. I was a big old mess both on my first day off, and then again the night I went back in.
The only way to manage it would be to keep your up all night, sleep during the day schedule on your nights off, and that might still trigger you off.
Just my two cents.

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Old Mar 20, 2008, 11:21 PM
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Re: Migraines and the night shift

I agree with Karo. If you know it's your trigger, just try to hold out for a day shift somewhere. Or go per diem, and only work days.

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