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How have your migraine attacks changed over time?

Has the frequency changed? Which symptoms have you experienced or stopped experiencing as they've changed? Have you changed how you managed your attacks through the years?

  1. One thing that has changed for me is that I have increased tinnitus in my right ear when I have an episode. This is concerning for me. Anyone else? I have had a hearing test and found out there is hearing loss much worse on the right than left. I'm a young 55-yo and this is very concerning for me. Rebecca (team member)

    1. Tinnitus is definitely a migraine issue for many people, so as concerning as it is, you're not alone. Not sure if you've seen it but there are plenty of stories and clinical info in the archives:

      https://migraine.com/search?s=tinnitus

      I'm sorry for all the changes you've had to navigate, along with your other health issues. I can only hope that as you tackle the next few months, you'll get back to feeling more like yourself. Happy new year, Rebecca! -Melissa, team member

    2. Thank you for the well wishes. Trying to get to a good place in my chronic illnesses' journey. Tough though. Rebecca (team member)

  2. My migraines have definitely changed over time. At first, they were super frequent, but now they come less often. The pain used to be really intense, but now I mostly get nausea and sensitivity to light. I’ve learned to manage them better too – keeping hydrated and reducing stress has helped a lot. I also avoid certain foods that trigger them, which has made a big difference. How about you?

    1. I'm glad they are less frequent for you. I think that migraine management is a personal development experience in so many ways - the management evolves as we learn ourselves better. Was it tricky to learn to have a new diet as you avoided more foods?

      Thanks for your contributions! Tracy (Team Member)

  3. Mine went from afternoon onset to early morning (hypnic) at age 65. I'm 73 now.

    1. ,
      I'm 6. I noticed about a year ago I started waking early morning a migraine. I used to afternoons or evenings. When I get them now I have to get out of bed and sit I a chair. Where lying down used to help, not when I have them when I wake up with one.

    2. Are you working with a migraine specialist to address these morning migraine attacks? We have a number of resources on the challenges related to waking with a migraine that may prove helpful to you: https://migraine.com/search?s=waking. We are here for you. Warmly - Holly (team member)

  4. Sorry, I'm 64

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