Going to a quiet place relax take your mind off of your migraine ...I am a 67yr old female I suffer from migraines just about every day. My migraines started from migraines back in 2004 to chronic migraines due to a car accident...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesChronic
Pets and Migraine ...It’s amazing to hear all of the pet stories, here on Migraine.com. I’ve never wanted a pet, until recently. Now I’m thinking I may get a dog someday. The thing...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesChronic
The Language of Migraine: What We Say Makes a Difference...Migraine is complex, which makes defining and describing our relationships with it challenging. It is important to use terms that accurately reflect our experiences with migraine while respecting others' preferences...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What books have resonated with your headache disease experiences?...We'd love to host a virtual book club about migraine, cluster headache, and other headache diseases. Answer the following questions to get the conversation started: - Have you read something...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Gluten trigger for migraines...Many of us, myself included, have a gluten sensitivity that triggers migraines. While avoiding gluten is the norm, it is not always possible to avoid, like when you are visiting...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & Advice
The Anxiety of Switching Effective Migraine Treatments...I have lived with migraines for most of my life. For some number of years, they were infrequent, and I generally dealt with them as one-offs. I’d reach out to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone recovered from Persistent Migraine Aura?...Hi. I have been suffering from PMA since 2019. MRI, EEG, VEP and other eye checkups are normal. I have had multiple medications but none have worked so far. In...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Daily migraine ...Hi, I am 3 years into daily migraine headache /vestibular migraine/migranous visual disturbances. Hard to tell when one stops and another starts, except I now know that when I yawn...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronic
Shortage of ergotamine...I have suffered from migraines since I was 10 years old. I have been on many, many different medication‘s. The only one that works is a drug called Ergotamine Tart/Caffine...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Managing Your Medical Records: Importance and Advice...Binders, page dividers, word documents…oh my! My medical records took over my life not too long ago. Maintaining personal medical records is more than just a good practice; it's a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Language of Migraine: An Open Conversation...Similar to how each experience with migraine is unique to the individual, so are the preferences for the terminology used to describe those experiences. We sat down with Anna and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Anyone have difficulty speaking during an aura ?...This happens to me occasionally-have had migraines with aura since I was 14 & am now 85. Have recently had 18 months free but yesterday short aura with aphasia really...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAura
Looking for Dr in southwest Pennsylvania ...I'm in the Pittsburgh area. I need a new specialist. I've already been to Dr Kaniecki at the Pittsburgh headache specialist at UPMC. Does anyone have a good Dr? I...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesHealthcare TeamCaregiving
Words and thoughts...Hello, I'm new to the forum. I'm wondering if anyone else experiences difficulty remembering words when they have an aura migraine and difficulty saying certain things as well??...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Is Migraine Disease in My Family's Genes?...A quick Google search of this question returns millions of results in under a second. I knew from my personal experience that there is a genetic link to migraine disease...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Letter to Those New to Migraine...Dear friend, I heard you've been dealing with migraine attacks and symptoms for the first time. It can be a tricky disease to navigate, so I'm writing this in the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is migraine a disease or a condition?...Migraine is a complex primary headache disorder, that much is true. But, when looking at migraine at a higher level, does disease or condition better fit? Which term do you...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesAwareness
Bi-Lateral Greater Occipital Nerve Route Block ...Has anyone had seizure activity/side effects after receiving these injections?...Reactions0reactionsComments35 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentSymptoms
Confusing Term: Cluster Migraine...I live with both cluster headache and migraine disease and they are two completely different things. The term “cluster migraine” is still used somewhat frequently in the community and when...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
My Migraine Journey...It started with pressure building up in my head before storms. When the rain came down, I would feel almost euphoric relief from the pain. It became lingering headaches throughout...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
