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...reactions12comments
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...reactions4comments
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
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
