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...reactionscomments
Living with Migraine: My Journey - Still Continuing...I’ve lived with migraines ever since I can remember. I’ve also had stomach issues since I could remember. Then, when my son started having migraines, I bought a book on...reactions1comment
The Real Face of Migraine May Surprise You...Some of the strongest and most resilient people I know are those who live with chronic migraine. That may be surprising to many, but migraine is not your typical “headache.”...reactions7comments
Do you know the maker of the ice hat for migraine that comes with freezer bags for transport?...I’m trying to find a link to the ice hat that I’ve been successfully using for years - I just can’t remember what it’s called to google it. It can...reactions11repliesTips & Advice
How long did it take to see improvements with Ajovy for migraine?...I received my first Ajovy injection about 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately, I just had my monthly cycle and felt like it was about the same if not worse with the...reactions2repliesTreatment
Surviving an MRI...I have multiple 90-minute MRIs planned. Any tips on how to reduce the chance the knocking of that machine will induce a migraine? Thanks...reactions6repliesTips & Advice
Will Increasing Aimovig for Migraine Also Increase Side Effects?...I’ve been on Aimovig 70mg injections for almost two years now. In the beginning, it eliminated my migraines. Aimovig side effects Unfortunately, they are slowly returning. My neurologist wants me...reactions1replyTreatmentSide Effects
Seeking New Migraine Specialist...Can anyone recommend a GREAT migraine specialist in Westchester, NY or lower CT (Fairfield)? I have been going into NYC for the last 10+ years and the office setting and...reactions1replyHealthcare Team
Spinal Anesthesia & Increase In Migraines...I've had migraines for 50 yrs but were mostly menopausal. I had 7 (spinal anesthesia) surgeries on a broken ankle. It was after these surgeries that my migraines got unbearable:...reactions1replySurgery
My Three Strangest Migraine Symptoms...I’ve always felt like a bit of an outsider. I first noticed this in grade school when I didn’t find myself fitting into one particular social group. Maybe it was...reactions142comments
Expectation Overload: Working with Migraine During a Pandemic...Whew, it’s 2021. I truly can’t believe it, as last year felt like it would never ever end. The world shifted in major ways, thanks to a global pandemic that...reactions1comment
Red Light/Green Light: The Intersection of a Migraine Attack...There are times that life demands we keep going despite migraine. And there are times that migraine demands that we stop despite life. That dichotomy brings forth an ultimate question...reactions15comments
Migraine Diagnosis & Migraine with Aura...About 6 years I had a strange experience where I didn't know what I was saying or what others were talking about, seemed gibberish. Was first diagnosed with TIA but...reactions3comments
What kind of meds are triptans?...I'm on a crapload of meds. Do they work? Well, I get headaches and migraines daily still. I'm afraid to stop any meds in case they're working, but I'm on...reactions1replyTreatment
Anyone else experience strong fluorescent colors during migraine with aura?...My auras of colors are very strong during a migraine I see fluorescent colors....reactions6repliesAura
Any natural tips for dealing with migraines, especially when you are at work?...What are some tips/tricks (non-medicine) you have for dealing with migraine pain and or preventing one when you feel it coming on? Managing migraine at work What do you do...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceWork & Employment
Sometimes I Just Don’t Feel Well, and I Don’t Know Why...This is a hard one to write because I feel like I’m describing something nebulous that I hardly ever mention to people. But I figured I’d give it a try...reactions201comments
Taking Care of Your Basic Needs While Dealing with Head Pain...Brushing your teeth, let alone making dinner, may seem simple to someone who lives day-to-day blissfully pain-free. Living with head pain, episodic or chronic, makes these simple tasks seem insurmountable...reactions16comments
On-the-Go Blender...I love my morning smoothie! It has become a staple in my morning routine because it helps me stay consistent with a diet that helps me to best manage migraines...reactions3comments
College student in Western NY looking for support...I was diagnosed in October of 2015. It got so bad I had to miss two online classes and go to the doctor. Since then I have prescribed Sumatriptan and...reactions1replyCopingTips & Advice
