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
How I Found the Root Cause of My Migraines...I've had migraines for about 20 years now (I’m 46 now), and just learned over time to live with them. I’ve researched all the ways to help like eating healthy...reactions12comments
Uneven Hair Growth...I have a serious question that may sound a bit odd but I am wondering if anyone else has this problem. I have had migraines since adolescence. So for me...reactions2replies
Lexapro Caused Aura Migraines to Increase?...I’ve had migraines with auras since I was a teenager, I’m now 59 and they have subsided to 3-5 a year with aura and dull headache after. They’ve been like...reactions1reply
Can Anyone Tell Me About Occipital Neuralgia?...After being told I had migraines for the past 3 years (but knew I didn’t) I think I’ve figured it out. Pretty sure I have occipital neuralgia headaches. SEVERE and...reactions3replies
Potassium Sorbate (E202)...I've taken 10 years to identify that this is a trigger for my migraines, and severe vomiting. I am interested in anyone else's experience with identifying this....reactions1reply
Mental Health Care With Makeup...About two years ago, I really got into makeup. I watched countless videos of beauty gurus on the internet to learn how to apply mascara to my wild eyelashes that...reactions4comments
gammaCore Coverage for Veterans and Active Military...Headache disorders are a common problem among veterans and active military members. More than a third—36%—of veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan have been diagnosed with migraine or probable...reactionscomments
Migraine with Brainstem Aura...Migraine with brainstem aura is a subtype of migraine with aura. In this type of migraine, the aura symptoms come from nerves at the base of the brain (brainstem) or...
Familial Hemiplegic Migraine...Familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM) is a rare form of hemiplegic migraine. It is unique because it is the only type of migraine scientifically confirmed to run in families. Familial hemiplegic...
Migraine with Typical Aura...Migraine with typical aura (MTA) is the most common form of migraine with aura. Aura is the word for the sensory changes that some people with migraine have. The most...
Migraine Preventive, Abortive, and Rescue Drugs...Medicines to treat migraine can be confusing. It can be hard to learn which drug to take when, especially when you are newly diagnosed or in the middle of a...reactions13comments
Environmental Migraine Triggers...Different things in the world around a person with migraine can trigger an attack. Weather changes, strong smells, bright lights, or smoke can all be migraine triggers in some people...
Acephalgic (Silent) Migraine...Acephalgic migraine is an old name for migraine aura without head pain. It is also known as silent migraine. It is more common in women than in men. There are...
Migraine Trigger: Hormonal Changes...Hormones are powerful chemicals the body uses to control many functions. Hormones also play a large role in women with migraine. In fact, more than 8 out of 10 people...
Foods and Drinks That Trigger Migraine...Foods, drinks, and eating habits are often blamed for triggering a migraine. In fact, studies show that not eating, along with alcohol, chocolate, and cheese, are the most common food...
Risk Factors & Causes for Migraine...Many people think of migraine as a severe headache, but a migraine is actually a common neurological disorder. Neurological means a condition that involves the nerves or nervous system. Doctors...
