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...
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...
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3repliesTreatment
Starting Vyepti...Starting Vyepti tomorrow, anyone have an experience with this infusion yet?...reactions12replies
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...reactions6replies
Why Some CGRPs Work When Others Don't...By now, most people in the migraine and headache community know of, if not tried, the CGRPs. After a bit of a drought in the development of effective medications for...reactions125comments
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...
Seasonal Migraine - Back With A Vengeance...Recently, I’ve been having a lot of issues with my endometriosis flaring up. To be frank, when I struggle with my endo, I struggle with hormonal migraines and my IBD...reactions16comments
Migraine Dark Room 101...Fort building has always been a passion of mine. What started as a way to ‘create new and fantastical worlds’ turned into a cute and creative outlet. Whether they consisted...reactions1comment
Migraines started at age 44?!...TIA for help....around the same time as the quarantine began in the USA, I began to have headaches. My neurologist feels that they are migraines. MRI no contrast negative. Sleep...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Losing Hope...I’ve been in status migrainosus for 11 months. I’ve been seeing a headache specialist for 10 months with infusions, trigger point injections, and Botox. I’ve spent two weeks inpatient on...reactions3replies
New diagnosis...Hello. I have been suffering from headaches and migraines, with or without aura for about 10 years. Recently they have started escalating and on 3 Oct I collapsed in the...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
How to Handle the Emergency Department for Cluster Headaches...The first time someone has a cluster headache attack, it may send them to the emergency room (ER). It's common and recommended for anyone experiencing a new, severe, sudden-onset headache...reactions6comments
