Detoxing from Topamax - any advice?...Hi there, I've been on Topamax for a decade, and it's done well to (mostly) keep my migraines at bay. I have suffered from Hemiplegic migraines since I was 12...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
From Childhood to Adulthood: A Journey Through Decades of Migraine Attacks...It’s been about 35 years that I’ve lived with migraine. My first attack was in elementary school when the teacher – and school nurse – thought I just didn’t want...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reference to illness in a holiday card...Hi, friends! My husband and I were picking out Father's Day cards today, and we were surprised to find a card that referenced chronic illness. Something to the effect of:...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessCopingFriends & Family
Sumatriptan and sun sensitivity ...I’ve had migraines since childhood, I’m now 50.. for the last 11/12 years whenever I’ve been on holiday in the summer to a place where the sun is strong I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
What foods trigger your migraines?...I stay away from msg, and chocolates and nitrates/nitrites, but what other foods tend to set you off? I’ve been migraine free for months and all of a sudden I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiet & Nutrition
The Language of Migraine: How Do YOU Describe It?...The way we discuss and describe migraine can be so individual to our experiences. Some people find that certain terms and phrases contribute to the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding migraine...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
experiences in MOS, or not responding to RIZATRIPTAN, after discontinuing years of,sumatriptans???...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Bacterial Meningitis and the Skull-Crushing Migraine That Ensued...I’ve struggled with migraines for most of my life. I’ve gone though periods of time where they were manageable, and there have been times where I’ve been down and out...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spinal Cord/Neuro Stimulators...I would love to hear from the community about experiences with SCS. I did a trial for the Nevro back in 2019 that was unsuccessful. In 2023 I did a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSurgeryChronicTips & Advice
Relief…. Finally After 40 Years...My first migraine was at age 10. Migraine frequency and intensity increases significantly after age 40 (3-4 a week with intensity, 6-10... with 8 landing you in the emergency room)...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Thunderclap Headaches...Back in October of 2023 I was diagnosed with thunderclap headaches, which feel like a freight train going through my head. Instead of my husband consoling me, he stood there...Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
Really?...Most of my family gatherings are outside because heat always triggers my migraines. It seems like I have one every time I see my family. I don't announce it, but...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Nortriptyline 10 mg...Does anyone take this medication. I am worried about the side effects e.g. weight gain and sensitivity to sunlight?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Have had chronic migraine for 7 months but only recently extremely nauseous, not sure what to eat. ...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Finding What Preventive Treatments Work Unintentionally...Within the journey to manage ongoing (chronic) migraine, sometimes unexpected discoveries occur. I had one such discovery when my normal regimen of migraine preventive medicines was unintentionally paused due to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Just Got Diagnosed With Migraine, Now What?...Sometimes the diagnostic journey has many twists and turns. Other times, it is simple. When I was diagnosed with migraine it wasn’t that difficult to get the diagnosis. I told...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ajovy Monthly Injections ...After adding Ajovy monthly Injections to the Botox Injections every three months it has really decreased my migraine days and intensity!...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBotox
Join the Conversation: Popular Forums on Migraine Relief Tips & Tricks...For several years, the forums section of Migraine.com has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about life with migraine. These forums also have been...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Botox...Has anyone had any issue taking the Botox injections that are not listed as possible side effects?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBotox
Depakote Infusion for Migraine...After trying several as needed, monthly, and daily medications to try to break my cycle of chronic migraine attacks, my neurologist told me the next thing we were going to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
