Nerve Block vs Botox...Hi! I had mentioned I have occipital neuralgia. Someone was kind enough to tell me they get nerve block every 6 weeks. Does anyone get nerve block for occipital neuralgia?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Light Issues, Glares, and Halos...I am unfortunately a new migraine sufferer and am still learning about them. I have about 1 - 2 a month but have noticed that I see a change in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Ajovy Side Effects...I started Ajovy about a month ago and so far it’s has worked really well! The only complaint I have is smelling cigarette smoke. Does anyone else have this issue?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My World of Migraine and Insomnia...Migraine and insomnia can be interdependent. A migraine can cause an individual to be unable to sleep. Yet not getting enough sleep cause be a trigger for migraine for many...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
EEG and MRI...I had been diagnosed with complex migraines about 20 plus years ago. In 2014 I stopped taken my meds and felt amazing. But about a year ago I started having...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Use of sunglasses...Hi everyone, I was wondering if light is a big trigger for you? And if it is, if you always carry sunglasses to avoid having big changes from dark to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
When Sensory Sensitivities Become Fears...Sensitivities to sensory input are called phobias in medical language — photophobia, phonophobia, and osmophobia — but they aren't considered actual phobias. But when light, sounds, or odors are migraine...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
The Disappointing Disappointment Of Migraines In My Marriage...I’ve been known to go to far lengths to avoid disappointing those I love. I’ve worn horrible Punky Brewster-style mismatched outfits suggested by ex-boyfriends. I’ve met friends at horror movies...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
LASIK surgery is it worth it ? Will it have any effect on migraine?...I have been considering Lasik surgery for a long time as the degree of astigmatism is -3.75. But due to constant exposure to the monitor for my work, I've aggravated...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Worker Bee Advocacy...I can’t tell you how many times in my working life that I have been in conversation with coworkers, where people were expressly proud to have worked themselves into a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Masks and Migraine...As we are all tasked with wearing masks to protect ourselves and each other from COVID, a new challenge is arising for some. Many of us with migraine are noticing...Reactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Puffy Eyelid...Puffy eyelids are a symptom seen in some people living with migraine disease. This is also called eyelid edema (sometimes spelled as oedema), or eyelid swelling. It is considered a...
Migraines and Food Cravings: Are They Related?...If you have migraines, you might wonder if there are typical warning signs before an attack. Among other symptoms, some people experience food cravings before a migraine. Some people say...
Are You Sympathetic Dominant?...Productivity was valued more than rest in the house I grew up in. Laying on the couch to watch TV or read a book was viewed more as lazy than...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Quick Adjustment Is What the Doctor Ordered...I remember the first time I entered the chiropractic clinic. I was at a point I could not drive, not really talk and if someone had pointed a gun at...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Emgality/Ajovy Shots vs Botox Shots...I have suffered from migraines for 40 years. Deciding monthly shots of either Emgality or Ajovy or opting for Botox shots every 12 weeks. Has anyone tried both. Experiences with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Starting Vyepti...Starting Vyepti tomorrow, anyone have an experience with this infusion yet?...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
My Neurologist Put Me on Emgality...My neurologist put me on Emgality. It works great for the long term but I'm still on Rizatriptan for the breakthroughs which make my bp too high. If anyone is...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Why Some CGRPs Work When Others Don't...By now, most people in the migraine community have heard of, if not tried, the CGRPs – a new approach in the prevention and treatment of migraine. After a bit...Reactions0reactionsComments125 comments
Medication Overuse Headache...If you suffer from migraine, you may have heard of the term rebound headache, also known as medication overuse headache. This is a type of headache that has been linked...
