Was It a Brain Tumor, Causing My Migraines?About 30 years ago, my occasional one day migraine headaches, became worse, gradually, turning into up to 3 day migraines. It was becoming increasingly difficult to do well, in my... By puffin773 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Weird But True: Did My Dog Take On My Migraine Symptoms?There was a time I didn’t believe in unseen elements. My existential crisis kept me locked in a closed-off mindset. I only considered those notions that were backed up with... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Stress: A Migraine TriggerA challenge around dealing with migraines pertains to the individuality of every aspect of the disease. Elements such as triggers, symptoms, and even the effectiveness of treatments. There are so... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
RetirementI have not applied for disability because of the fear of rejection. My migraines are triggered by growth in my pituitary gland in my brain. Part-time work is all I'm... By sshyladyb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Even Doctors Don't UnderstandI have suffered since aged 16. In my 30s and 40s, the pain and frequency worsened. I have no aura, so most medications don't work as I don't know if... By wigwaggy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
No Freedom Always a PrisonerAt the age of 4-6 years old my mother was told I have a seizures disorder and was put on Depakote among other seizure medications to try throughout the many... By cj832 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraines and COVID-19I work as a CNA at a nursing home and I take care of those vulnerable to COVID-19. We have to wear masks and either face shields or goggles. Because... By l04i1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Chronic MigrainesI'm a 37-year-old male here. Who use to not have as many migraines when I was in my early to mid-twenties. But as I've got into my late thirties they... By wderi321 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey (Now Closed)The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Quality of Life ImprovedMy story is more about my daughter than myself. My 15-year-old daughter has had migraines (familial hemiplegic specifically) for more than half her life with little if any relief. We... By annieh1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Long Term HeadachesUntil I retired and moved to Northern Utah my headaches were livable. While working I was able to go mountain or road biking with a few of my colleagues several... By corsair43601 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine and WorkThis is not my whole migraine story, as I thought I was responding to how migraine affected my retirement. I was, in effect, forced to retire, because of the migraines... By savta451 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine ExplosionI've had chronic migraines for over 20 years. This morning my cat decided to meow loudly and incessantly at 5 am jolting me out of deep sleep. As soon as... By melissam1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When The Guilt of Migraine Gets To Be Too MuchIf I were to be honest, for decades I wore guilt like a well-worn coat. Guilt that I couldn’t hang out with my friends. Guilt of not being the wife... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Migraines After 4 Years of Hardly AnyHi Guys, I have come here to know that I am not alone and that weirdly gives me comfort. I started with aura migraines when I was around 12. I... By alya911 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Today I Finally Received a DiagnosisAfter two years of experiencing every symptom, I have ever heard of connected to migraine disease and four different doctors I have what appears to be a true diagnosis. Intractable... By gardenertoo1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
4 Things Parents With Migraine Totally UnderstandIt’s tough having a brain that barbecues itself. It’s even more of a challenge when my brain barbecues itself while I’m parenting my 6-year-old. My migraines present a major obstacle... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Preventing Weather-Related Migraine AttacksFrom light and sounds to stress, there are many triggers that are avoidable. What do we do about the triggers we can’t avoid? Weather/barometric pressure changes are triggers that are... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments85 comments
Old Story, but Familiar to So ManyI will try and keep this short as possible. I suffer from chronic near-daily migraines. They have gotten worse, the older I am. I turned 60 this past June. I... By pigen514 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Don't Know What's Going on to Be HonestI had my first migraine aura in 1999 when I was 45. My husband was dying at the time and I saw it over his hospital bed. I didn't know... By silver3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments