My Road to Improved Health and my Dedication to Live my Life to its Fullest...After so many years of having migraines I learned that certain foods and smells and intense light would set off my migraines and also I would get them... By gracefultruth15 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Never-ending headache since March 2015...I hallucinate smells ALL THE TIME. Usually smoke, sometimes I'll get a smell "stuck in my head" like you might get a song stuck in your head....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Baffled with this "migraine", Can anyone relate to these symptoms?...I don't have to avoid light, sounds, smells or noises. The sun doesn't bother me, though it can be a bit dazzling for my eyes sometimes....Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
How to Eliminate the Aroma of Cigarettes...The scent of cigarettes was seeping through the walls. It’s not only an unpleasant aroma, but it’s a big migraine trigger for me. I was getting migraines every day, and... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Migraine Meals: What I Eat When I Feel Like I Can't Eat...Frier oil and the smell of it burning is a huge migraine trigger for me.... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments160 comments
Solution...For me this includes things like a type of blindness, forced sleep right before the attack, phantom smells - and no matter how much medication I throw...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Afraid this is life....I complained when I was small that heavy perfume smells made me feel yucky and so did Fresca....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Weird Smell!...26 years ago I had olfactory migraines with the smell and taste of paint coming from my throat while pregnant with my son.... By rfstein1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine Milestones: Celebrating Small Wins...Likely the biggest shift happened when I started to celebrate the small wins.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Brain Lesions and Migraine: What's the Connection?...WMLs are small areas of the brain where neurons (the cells that carry information) or other brain cells are damaged.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Migraine as a Jalopy...A shell that surrounds us. And for us migraineurs? We get clunkers.... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Chocolate Does NOT Trigger My Migraine Attacks...What are some of the small things that bring you joy?... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Pushing Past the Small Life of Migraine...In response, we begin proactively living in a framework that feels safe and somewhat small.... By Holly Harding4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Facing Migraine’s Nausea...Another recommendation is that when you do try to eat meals, that you eat small meals instead of large meals so it is easier for your... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
7 Migraine Coping Skills to Help Manage COVID-19 Stress...What migraine coping skills are you putting into use to manage the stress of COVID-19? ... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine Symptoms: Olfactory Hallucinations...Some headache sufferers described a general burning smell, while other said they smelled cigar smoke, wood smoke or burned popcorn.... By teri-robert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments140 comments
Why Do Cluster Headaches Wake You in the Night?...Melatonin tells your body when it's time to go to sleep.... By Ashley Hattle5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
5 Things to Bring to Your First Headache Specialist Appointment...Bringing your observation skills can give you an idea of how they truly feel about patients by their demeanor during your visit.... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Five Questions With a Neurologist and Migraine Expert...She also tells her clinic patients to apply cold or heat and rest in a dark, quiet room.... By Karen Berger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
6 Techniques to Reduce the Impact of Brain Fog...For example, my brain fog tends to be worse after I eat, especially large meals. It helps to eat smaller snacks rather than full meals.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments