Letter to all those without chronic pain...FWIW, even with their being able to "see" the serious disease, it was an enlightening experience for me to see who my real friends and family truly were...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
What does everyone take for migraines?...I have seen people on thes types of medication and it wasn’t good. I’m very hesitant to try that route. Thanks in advance!...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Little Vent about Insurance and the New Year...I'm SUPPOSED to go back into my doc this month for a re-check to see how I'm doing on my current preventative to see if I need an...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
The differences between CGRPs...There doesn’t seem to be any easy way to find out if one might be better for me to take than another. Does anybody know what differentiates them?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCGRP
Silent Migraine, complex migraine or something else?...This was followed by intense pain for several days and painkillers didn't seem to help....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis
Treating migraine with congenital long QT syndrome?...My neurologist can't seem to find me anything to use....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
disciplinary at work due to migraine attacks...I'm wondering if anyone has been in the same position and other than use my union, what did you do/say to help your cause and keep your job?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesWork & Employment
DHE-45 infusion for chronic, intractable migraine...I am seen at the Cleveland Clinic's Headache Center. Has anyone gone there specifically for DHE infusion? What can I expect?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
New to migraines...I have tried allopathic, homeopathy, acupressure etc, but can't seem to find relief. Can someone help me please....Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Link between Ovarian Cyst & Migraines?...It had not grown between the PETs, so Dr. decided just to keep an eye on it....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Applying for disability ...Cognitively I may be doing myself a disservice and worry if I keep pushing it will make things worse?!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Working a Full Time Job with Migraines?...I get a lot of pain in shoulders and neck with an attack and find pressure points at the back of my head seem to soothe it depending on...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Migralepsy? Diagnosing Acephalgic Migraine with Aura, Seizure, Aphasia, Vertigo...Has anyone experienced or seen a similar set of symptoms? Any insight would be greatly appreciated! -Wander...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Is this Migraine Or Something Else?...I finally fell asleep, and woke up feeling very heavy in my entire body, and my eyes and sinuses still hurt to some degree....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Infusions ...I’m on monthly SubQ injections of CGRP meds & sometimes they seem to help, but others (like today) not at all....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
severe finger tingling?...I noticed yeserday (4/20/18) that my fingertips keep tingling pins and needles a lot and it is doing it a lot today as well, and some in my toes...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
When yo go to e.r....They Seem to be getting worse though. My head will hurt, my eye my neck. My head gets stuffy, trigger points be come extra extra sensitive....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Potassium...Sweet potato, potato, yogurt, spinach, etc. But there is only so much potato one can eat and be a healthy weight....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Coffee...People keep telling me I need caffeine but in this case I DO NOT. I think caffeine is making it worst....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Pre-Migraine alert - would it be REALLY valuable? ...I know that in the past there were attempts to build one, but I haven't seen it become successful, so was wondering....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis