Accused of Faking it?I don't know if it's just me, but more and more, I'm being accused of faking my condition or exaggerating my symptoms. I wouldn't wish what I go through on...reactions21replies
Symptoms That Last Between MigrainesI'm dealing with frustrating and distracting flashes of light in my vision, and my neurologist assumes they're migraine-related (Eye imaging and EEG came back pretty good, waiting on MRI). Is...reactions46replies
Braces and TMJHi All, I’ve been suffering with daily chronic migraines now for 15 years. I had to retire at 55 as I couldn’t do my job effectively any longer. Yesterday was...reactions4repliesChronicDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Severe fatigue Hello. I am new to this site so I apologize if this has been discussed before. I am having severe fatigue after a migraine. So severe that doing simple things...reactions12replies
How do you tell a new employer that you have chronic migraines I've been suffering since I was 10. Some years have been better than others. I'm leaving a job after 7 years. I've accrued lots of leaves with this job so...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceWork & EmploymentChronic
PhysiatryHas anyone had any luck getting their headaches or migraines treated by physiatry? I've seen a number of specialities and regularly see a neurologist and primary care doctor, but I...reactions2replies
Botox billed as "surgery"?Hello all, I have been receiving botox treatments since 2019, and it has proven to be the most effective treatment for my condition. I also use Nurtec as a rescue...reactions2repliesInsurance & DisabilityBotoxSurgery
Vestibular Migraine to Meniers Disease1. I'm new here but went thru hell my last 5 years. 2.I Suspected Praluent because it started 3 weeks after switching from Rapatha 3.Attacks of Hot sweats;Aura-My world turned...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceAuraCluster Headache
What Have You Learned About Your Migraines?I started getting migraines when I was in my early 30s, I made an appointment with the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago. Although I didn't expect it, they had me...reactions5replies
Stress, Relax, MigraineI was 21, in my 1st apt in Ft Lauderdale. My neighbor’s friend was flying in from Massachusetts and I told her I d make dinner since she only had...reactions4replies