Liz Hiles...Liz was previously a health leader on Migraine.com. Liz Hiles joined the Migraine.com community as a moderator in March 2021. Having suffered with headaches since childhood, she was diagnosed with...
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...reactions3repliesSymptoms
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...reactions4repliesSleepBotox
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...reactions13comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions13repliesWork & 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...reactions4comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1replySide 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...reactions6comments
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...reactions11repliesCGRP
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions50comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions7repliesTriggers
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...reactions7comments