Just Another Migraine

Well, I wouldn't really say 'just' but it makes for a catchy title. I had a migraine yesterday and I believe it was because of the busy weekend and I missed two muscle relaxer doses. I wasn't sure if they were working or not, but now I know they were helping. Saturday night I was at a concert and got home late. I took my other meds and was going to wait a little bit before taking my muscle relaxer. I just don't like taking a bunch at a time. Anyway, I forgot and then forgot again Sunday morning! By the time church service was over, my skull felt like it was being squeezed to death! The top of my head was so tight and then I started getting very sensitive to noise, uh ooh. So, I took a maxalt and then my flexeral later that night. I took it this morning too. Hopefully getting back on track will help.
I did have a massage last Friday and had a ton of knots in my upper back. My therapist worked very hard on them. That could of contributed too. I'm sure sorting all this muscle tension out will take some time. I still need to keep working on my relaxation along with the medicine. I take little breaks throughout my day and do five deep breaths and feel the muscles relax. I also have a massager at home. Another technique I do is put about an inch and a half to two inch thick book under my head and lay on the floor. This allows all my back and head muscles to relax. They are just so used to being tense. My neurologist really wishes insurance would start covering massage for headaches, not limited physically therapy. It can really make a difference.