Migraine since Whiplash...I suffered from migraines almost everyday for nine months about two years ago. Luckily they stopped and I still have no reason why I had them. Last week, I took...reactions3replies
Sometimes I Just Need a Break...Do you ever need a break from being “sick?” Unless you’re living with a chronic illness like migraine firsthand, it’s hard to understand the true weight it carries in your...reactions2comments
Sunglasses in the Snow...The makeup industry is a zillion-dollar franchise that has purchase all over the world. From Ru Paul to Mary Kay, Fashion and the wonders of makeup make-up an enormous part...reactions6comments
Year Of The Migraine - My Covid Experience...I think it’s safe to say that 2020 has been a pretty memorable year for all of us. I know for me, personally, it’s absolutely been Year of the Migraine...reactions3comments
Stop Running....43 years ago my life changed forever. I was in a speed boat at what was supposed to be a fun weekend in Patagonia, Arizona. But instead, it started out...reactions5comments
Chronic MIgraine and TIA...Has there been any follow up to that? Are the brains of us chronic migraineurs similar to the brains of people who’ve had small strokes? Do we suffer any permanent...reactions3replies
Migraines Due to Bruxism...How do you stop something you do in your sleep? Nightguards don't work....reactions3replies
Blackouts...Does anybody on here blackout and not remember anything when they have a migraine? I’ve been on every medication that Kaiser could put me on every test if they could...reactions3replies
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?...reactions2replies
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...reactions3replies
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?...reactions1reply
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions3replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions27comments
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...
