What do you do when you are at the end of your ability to take anymore?Although I've had migraines since age 14, and I am 73 now, I've had Chronic Daily Migraines since 2013. (not the first time they've been Daily in my lifetime, but...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
The Ice PickHave any of you had one of these? Either during an attack or starting one, I'll get this excruciating pain that feels exactly like someone took an ice pick and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Infusion Therapy Center Locations?I am at my wits end! I have Chronic Daily Migraine, although I've had migraines since age 14 & am now 73, they have been all types of frequencies throughout...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Ergotamine InfusionHi, Gee, I so hope this isn't covered somewhere here because I've searched & can't find it. I just saw a Headache Specialist for the first time yesterday - in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
What Meds Do They Use For In-Patient Abortive Treatment?Ive suffered from status migraine on & off most of my life. I'm in a 2-year-&-counting phase right now. I know that some of you get in-patient IV treatment for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
Does Anyone Get 10 Day Long Attacks?Even though I am on a significant daily dose of Topiramate that generally is a very effective preventative, and I get Botox every 3 months, plus I take Maxalt (generic)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
What Happens in Our Brain During Migraine ?Does anyone know? Is it a series of seizures like epilepsy. The reason I ask right now is that I'm a beader, as in making jewelry, and I was in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis
Glasses for Photophobia???Hi, I've got terrible photophobia. I'm ALMOST at the point of controlling Chronic Daily Migraine with a combo of Topomax, Cymbalta, (I have fibromyalgia & chronic depression), and Botox every...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Coming off an 8 Day StintI've actually had the same migraine since August, alleviated somewhat in intensity by various doses of Topiramate, Maxalt no more than 3 days a week, and Tylenol no more than...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
The Electric Convulsions in My HeadMy migraines shoved their way into my life when I was 16, having joined forces with heavy, painful periods. I was well versed in migraines because both my mother and... By jazzmine4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments