Nurse Reports Chronic Headaches Worsened by Required N95 Masks

Sadly, no one believes me because “I’m that person” who didn’t want the injection and caused problems. Because of this, I’ve been continuing to battle through my headaches and migraines despite working and spent much time in bed recovering, ready for another shift at work only to deal with it all over again. All my results from the doctor are ‘normal’. But I’m truly struggling because of having to wear the N95 masks and the bands around my head which aggregate my headaches. The vicious circle continues.

I recorded it on CARM at the beginning of the year because no-one believed me and said it was stress. In addition to this, I have been covid positive this week and symptoms include headaches. I’ve had intermittent sharp stabbing pains (pre covid) in my head in 2 main central areas which are now getting worse. I get blurry vision, dizziness and nausea. The pain lasts from 2-5 mins then gradually eases leaving my head feeling tender (this is why the head straps on the mask aggravate the migraines). I love being a nurse and don’t want to lose my job over because I now struggle to wear a mask.

I know I’m not the only one. Others at work mention the same, but are also stuck because of “having to” wear it; they are clearly struggling with shortness of breath. This is really ridiculous. Our health system is crippled and the government doesn’t appear to have its own NZ citizens best interest at heart.