Cost of Migraine MedicinesI was diagnosed with migraine a few months ago. First they put me on Qulipta which really wasn't helpful. I am now on Emgality - the nurse practitioner gave me...reactions32replies
Brain Fog...I just recently joined this site... and Wow, am I glad I did! It seems you sometimes forget some of the things you've been through during the migraine fight. I'll...reactions10repliesDiagnosis
Nurtec and Emgality My doc has taken me off relpax and now use Nurtec. He says due to my age and hypertension. Nurtec takes longer to work for me. Ubrelvy didn’t work well...reactionsreplies
coping (or not) with people's reactions to aphasia and muscle weaknessThe thing that's upsetting me most at the minute seems trivial & I totally realise that- but somehow I can handle all the crappyness that comes from migraines better than...reactions11replies
Mental Fatigue / persistent drowsiness / hypersomnolenceLast September, I started using low dose Adderall (5 mg BID) for migraine associated hypersomnolence. I have found it helpful, but not yet optimized. It allows me to mostly function...reactions3repliesSleepSymptoms
Migraine lasting over two weeks. Hello, I have always struggling with migraines but this is my first experience with a “status migrainosus”. I am on day 16 and have found little to no relief from...reactions1replyCopingTips & Advice
Migraine causing sore throat and stiff neck?Hello, I'm currently dealing with another migraine that started yesterday around noon. I've got pain from my eye to the back of my head. It's not pleasant and hurts quite...reactions1replyAwarenessSymptomsEpisodic
Diet QuestionsHey everyone! I recently underwent a colonoscopy/endoscopy and had to do a low residue diet beforehand. I was very limited on what I could eat. No vegetables, only fruit juice...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionChronic
Botox: long term side effectsThere was a paper published recently, late last year, on an investigation of the effects of botox on CNS neurons using a 3D tissue culture model. See: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11022717/pdf/ADVS-11-2305326.pdf I had...reactions3repliesBotoxSymptomsSide Effects
Looking for friends with chronic migraine. I have chronic migraines, insomnia, and chronic fatigue. I suffer from intense loneliness especially when I don't have anyone who relates to my disability. I'm at home alone most of...reactions1replyIntimacy & RelationshipsMental Health