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
Finding the Right Cocktail!...I only have to go to the E.R when to get rid of a Migraine when I am nauseous. Recently the cocktail (Phenergan, Benadryl, and Toradol) has been ineffective. I...reactions1reply
Pregnancy and Emgality...I have two questions regarding this, if you were pregnant did you have a safe pregnancy while taking it or did you stop taking it? Has anyone ever had a...reactions1reply
Any Advice Would Be Greatly Appreciated!...I have been a migraine sufferer since I was 12 years old. I am now 24. I suffer from severe migraines with aura. Usually, my migraines progress from visual aura...reactions1reply
Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC...Tracy is an osteopath in the UK and helps people with migraine in her healthcare clinic using manual therapy. Using her psychology background, she also supports people in developing strategies...
Strange numbness and did I have a silent migraine...28, male, healthy life, not smoking, doing drugs, occasional drinker. So 5 days ago I had pain in my right eye which I ignored, and the next day something new...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic Pain...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Migraine.com) partnered with the U.S. Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...reactions1comment
Take the Connected Health Survey (Now Closed)...The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...reactionscomments
Severe Migraine with Visual Aura, Please help...I have been suffering from severe migraines since I was 12 years old, I am not 24. I have tried Ajovy, Verapamil, and Topamax for prevention, and basically every triptan...reactions1replyTreatment
Quality of Life Improved...My story is more about my daughter than myself. My 15-year-old daughter has had migraines (familial hemiplegic specifically) for more than half her life with little if any relief. We...reactions2comments
