6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Telehealth Visit...“Hello, I’m Dr R------,” the gastroenterologist said at my first telehealth appointment with him. Social convention dictates that I would have said, “Hi, I’m Kerrie. It’s nice to meet you.”...reactionscomments
Aftermath...My bedroom is like the scene of a migraine crime. There is a vomit bucket next to three ice packs that are no longer cold. There is an eye covering...reactions49comments
The Girl in that Cap...I was diagnosed with chronic migraine when I was only 9 years old. It was a constant reason for a lack of confidence for my appearance of a geeky child...reactions1comment
A Life Not My Own...Starting at 17 years old migraines came into my life. I knew what it was and what I should do because I had watched my mom suffer with them most...reactions5comments
Was It a Brain Tumor, Causing My Migraines?...About 30 years ago, my occasional one day migraine headaches, became worse, gradually, turning into up to 3 day migraines. It was becoming increasingly difficult to do well, in my...reactions1comment
Barometric Pressure...I’m just starting to learn/see a pattern with my migraines and barometric pressure. It can last anywhere from 3 to 5 days. How does anyone else affected by the weather...reactions11replies
Why Do Migraines Keep Waking...Can someone help me? I started waking up with migraines mid-sleep in Jan 2019. Happened once and then a few times summer of 2019 until Dec 2019. Then it’s been...reactions4replies
Weaning off of Continuous Birth Control...I am 54 and was on continuous birth control for many years because of os my migraines. On the advice of ob gym, I just switched to HRT and have...reactions1reply
CGRP Injections Causing Weight Gain?...I’ve gained about 10lbs since I started my 1st CGRP injection over a year ago. It worked fairly well for a while but lost effectiveness over time. Then I tried...reactions7replies
Convincing My Insurance for Botox Treatment?...My Botox treatment has been denied by my insurance for the first time after several years. I had an increase in migraines about six months ago so my neurologist prescribed...reactions2replies
Why Do Cluster Headaches Wake You in the Night?...Cluster headaches follow a distinct pattern. People with the episodic form often go into cluster headache cycles at the same time of year (typically around the Spring and Fall equinoxes)...reactions26comments
Weird But True: Did My Dog Take On My Migraine Symptoms?...There was a time I didn’t believe in unseen elements. My existential crisis kept me locked in a closed-off mindset. I only considered those notions that were backed up with...reactions8comments
How Do I Cope With Wait Times?...I've been suffering with migraines and headaches since I reached puberty at 9 years old. Nearly 20 years. 2019 and 2020 have by far been the worst years of my...reactions2replies
Stress: A Migraine Trigger...A challenge around dealing with migraines pertains to the individuality of every aspect of the disease. Elements such as triggers, symptoms, and even the effectiveness of treatments. There are so...reactions14comments
Retirement...I have not applied for disability because of the fear of rejection. My migraines are triggered by growth in my pituitary gland in my brain. Part-time work is all I'm...reactions4comments
Even Doctors Don't Understand...I have suffered since aged 16. In my 30s and 40s, the pain and frequency worsened. I have no aura, so most medications don't work as I don't know if...reactions2comments
No Freedom Always a Prisoner...At the age of 4-6 years old my mother was told I have a seizures disorder and was put on Depakote among other seizure medications to try throughout the many...reactions2comments
Migraines and COVID-19...I work as a CNA at a nursing home and I take care of those vulnerable to COVID-19. We have to wear masks and either face shields or goggles. Because...reactions1comment
Chronic Migraines...I'm a 37-year-old male here. Who use to not have as many migraines when I was in my early to mid-twenties. But as I've got into my late thirties they...reactions2comments
