Obesity & Migraine...Hi. Was wondering if anyone has experienced an increase in migraines when their weight increased. Also if there is a documented link between obesity and migraines. Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Botox & Mid-Sleep Migraines...Hi! Hoping for some help. I had LIFE-CHANGING results cycle 2. 5 migraines in Oct, 4 in Nov, 3 in Dec (!!!!! Never happens !!!!!). Used to wake from migraines...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSleepBotox
Working with Migraine Disease...Migraine disease is a horrible and progressive disease. It affects each of us in different ways. We learn to cope as best we can, but holding a job down with...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Teresa's Journey with Migraine Triggers and Treatment...I first met Teresa in a small forum on Facebook for local moms. She was advertising her online infant sleep course. I signed up for Teresa's class and learned the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Requesting Accommodations at Work...After a terrible flare up I finally decided to talk to my HR and receive on the record accommodations. I requested a flexible schedule/hours when an attack occurs or a...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesWork & Employment
Migraines, Stress, Not Sleeping, And Coping During A Pandemic...I’m not sleeping. It’s not really a complex Sherlockian mystery as to why I’m stressed out. A report issued from the National Institutes of Health says that the pandemic “for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Looming Fear of a Migraine Attack...On a day I was afraid getting out of bed would show that the migraine attack that had been plaguing me was lingering, I reflect on the ever-present fear of...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Sex and Migraine Relief...Many individuals assume there is only a negative correlation between migraines and sex. Like many other possible treatments, it depends on the individual. While some individuals do suffer from headaches...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ask Your Neurologist to Order an MRI...For years I was having what I thought was the aura that comes before a migraine, even though the painful migraine never arrived. Lately, I had also been having additional...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Migraines, You're Fired!...I recently lost my job. My former employer would never say it, but it was in large part due to my chronic migraine. In all fairness, I was pretty miserable...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Miracle...Emgality!!! That is the miracle. I have had chronic migraines my entire life. The first one I remember was when I was 7 and on a girl scout camping trip...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Low-Dose Topomax Side Effects for Migraine?...Hi All! I'm on day 10 of a 30 mg/day Topomax regimen. For the first time, I'm getting relief on my weeks-long migraine spells, which is amazing! But... Constant fatigue...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide Effects
“May Cause Headaches”...I cringe when I see those words on a medication that I need to take. As if we need something else in our life that can bring on a migraine...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Emgality missed dose (maybe)- do loading dose again?...Hi all, new member here. I’ve been on Emgality for about 6 months with no side effects and greatly reduced migraine frequency. However, my February injection didn’t burn at all...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCGRP
One Man's Stink is Another Man's Treasure...One of the hardest parts about moving, for me, has been trying to feel comfortable. With so many aspects of your life being uprooted, spun around, and settling somewhere else...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What’s Your Secret: Hair Tricks of the Trade?...Many migraineurs struggle with scalp and hair follicle sensitivity, otherwise known as allodynia. The condition can hurt tremendously and make it painful to simply shift your hair from one side...Reactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Possible Histamine Response: Is This Related to My Migraine Disease?...In mid-January of this year, I was able to capture on video something I've been experiencing off and on the last couple of months. My nutritionist thinks this is likely...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Help to find a new television...I have had headaches as long as I can remember. I am hoping for some help in finding a new television. Up until a few weeks ago we have been...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTriggers
Brain Fog with Migraine...When I have a really bad migraine I suffer from what I call my brain fog. I can't think of words I want to say. My train of thought goes...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My Migraine Rollercoaster...Migraines have been a part of me since I was in middle school. At first, we didn't really know what was causing them, as there were a lot of things...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments