Migraines at 66 I’ve had migraine for about 25 years and at 66 I’ve no medication and it’s becoming extremely hard to cope with the pain . Are there any others that have...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesCoping
What books have resonated with your headache disease experiences?We'd love to host a virtual book club about migraine, cluster headache, and other headache diseases. Answer the following questions to get the conversation started: - Have you read something...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
How to let friends know why you can’t socialize? I have intractable migraine and have been close to incapacitated for 70 days straight. A kind, well-meaning, loyal, but non-migrainer friend really wants to help me. However, she is now...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingTips & Advice
Use of "other" accessibility tools for those living Migraines??Curious... Hi all, I've been wondering if anyone in the world of Migraine-living has accessed/used/hacked accessibility tools from other chroniclly-ill/disabled communities? For instance-- getting tips or taking class on accessibility...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesAuraCopingTips & Advice
Help finding a neurologist I have chronic complex migraines. My neurologist retired and her replacement basically said everything has failed and she didn’t think she could help me. Didn’t ask about my symptoms or...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesChronicCoping
Reference to illness in a holiday cardHi, friends! My husband and I were picking out Father's Day cards today, and we were surprised to find a card that referenced chronic illness. Something to the effect of:...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessCopingFriends & Family
Coping mechanisms…a double whammy?I’m wondering if anyone else has the following issues… I’ve had to deal with my headaches for 35+ years. For a very long time I was in denial that they...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesChronicCoping
Aura headaches /I use this terminology for myself - when I know this will isolate /restrict my day(s) - can open up conversation /an understanding of myself to others + no expectations...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsAuraCoping
How do I make my life less miserable? Existing with Chronic MigraineHow do I make my life less miserable? I have been existing, not living, with chronic almost daily migraine. It is me and my cat in a tiny condo (and...Reactions0reactionsComments97 repliesCopingChronicTips & Advice
Migraine Basics: Favorite Activities & InterestsWe want to get to know you! Our Migraine Basics forum series features different questions for our community to learn more about each other's lives and journeys with migraine. [Reminder:...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesCoping