Seeks Solution to A Distracting persistent Headache

Question

Hi GMATers.
What's the effective way of ending incessant migraine during hectic GMAT prep period.
The assimilation is going well but the pain sometimes makes me pause for few hours more than i should. But like I said the tempo is a little bit up.
This migraine gets bad as the tempo gets higher.
It seems the meds aren't the med for this.
Anyone with an actionable idea on what to do to end this head-busting migraine?
I'm not scared to try anything.
If you've had similar experience as regards such may I benefit from your solution.
Quite honestly, this is one h*ll of a GMAT-pausing headache.
I'll appreciate your generous reply.

Kelzie01 · Answer

Ibuprofen, water, sleep.

What's your caffeine intake like? If I start drinking too much I'll get headaches in the evening. Conversely, if you don't drink any, caffeine is also used to treat migraines. So maybe try a cup of coffee once a headache strikes.

Ekland · Answer

Ibus so far has no effect. 
It stops when it wishes but gets worse with intense prepping.
Caffeine?
Never heard of that. I'll try that for sure.
Lemme go gulp some water.
No night-owling for now...
I was never a GMAT nightowl .
Thanks.
Further ideas will be appreciated.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Nez,

There might also be environmental factors and/or how you physically go about studying?

1) How close do you sit to the computer screen?
2) How bright is the screen relative to the surrounding light levels?
3) How is your posture when you study?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Ekland · Answer

Hi Rich,
1. I guess normal distance from the screen. 
2. unusually well lighted library so i increase screen brightness to enable me see the screen well.
3. Uhhm.. I just see that i slouch a little cos the desk is lower relative to my height while seated. But i guess thats not uncomfortable since i get no back pain or ache.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Nez,

Your answers to my prior questions lead me to believe that all 3 factors are playing a role in your headaches (although they are likely not the only factors).

From where you sit, if you can reach out and physically touch the computer screen with your hand, then you're too close to it. The high 'brightness' of the computer screen is almost certainly causing you to blink less often, which keeps your eyes open for longer periods of time and is a causal factor in headaches. The slouching also impacts a variety of different things - whether you realize it or not.

If you're working on a laptop computer, try placing it on a stack of books, so that the screen is at eye-level (and so you're not looking 'down' at it). Make sure to place the computer more than an arm's length away and sit up in your chair. Get in the habit of taking lots of notes while you answer GMAT questions - that way, you'll have to turn away from the bright screen (and you won't end up staring at the screen non-stop).

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Ekland · Answer

Thanks Rich.
I'll adjust henceforth.
Meanwhile yesterday I noticed crucially that I didn't get the migraine but slight throb. Took plenty of water. No break in study tempo. I don't want to conclude it's the frequent drinking. I don't know.
I'll combine it with your suggestions.
Now something tells me this headache is gone.

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