Has Anyone Had a Deep Brain Stimulator (Dbs) Placed to Treat Their Migraines?...I've been a migraine sufferer for 25 years and my doctors are running out of options. I was sent to a Neurosurgeon and was told I would be a good...reactions3replies
Acetaminophen and NSAIDs for Migraine...Acetaminophen and many NSAIDs are readily available without a prescription. NSAID stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. These medications are general pain relievers. They are commonly used as first-line acute treatment...reactions11comments
Ditans for Migraine...Ditans are a newer option for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults. Ditans may be offered to people who cannot take triptans or do...reactions1comment
CGRP Gepants...CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) gepants are a newer option for acute/abortive treatment or prevention of moderate-to-severe migraine. These drugs may be offered to people who cannot take triptans or do...reactions6comments
CGRP and More: Treating Trigeminal Nerve Dysfunction...Migraine was once thought to be a problem of the blood vessels in the brain. In the past 2 decades, researchers have learned that dysfunctional nerve signaling is also involved...reactions10comments
Triptans: Targeting the Serotonin Receptor...The approval of sumatriptan in 1992 was a breakthrough in migraine treatment. It took decades of research about the role of serotonin and serotonin receptors in migraine. Some of these...reactions1comment
On Again Off Again: The Temporary Reprieve of Migraine Treatments...In this video, Holly discusses the phenomenon of introducing a new migraine treatment and experiencing a break from migraine only to have migraine-related symptoms return soon after. Does this...reactions36comments
Why Migraine Is Important: Changing My Mindset...I recently identified a nagging thought. It had been hanging around for years, but it finally came to the surface. What was it? “Migraine is not important.” This thought is...reactions1comment
Maxalt and extreme mood swing?...Can Maxalt cause an extreme mood swing or is this the migraine itself? I had a severe depressive episode but there was also environmental stressors....reactions3repliesTreatment
Do You Have a Migraine Recipe to Share?...Hi, Any good migraine recipe cookbook recommendations? I’m in the UK. Thanks....reactions3replies
A New Surprising Relief for Migraines!...My migraines have been diagnosed as “vestibular migraines,” a rare type with many difficult side effects in addition to the horrific migraine pain itself, which can last days or up...reactions8comments
Hysterectomy and Scent Induced Migraine Relief? Anyone?...If you've read some of my few posts, you'll see that scents/smells are my main migraine trigger - which sucks as they are impossible to control/avoid. However, I recently had...reactions1reply
CGRP Worked-- For A While...I was one of the first in my doctor's practice to start Aimovig. I knew that the CGRPs were arriving, and I was excited to have a new treatment option...reactions9comments
Migraine onset 3 hours after waking up...Does anyone else get migraines a few hours after waking up? I would say I feel 80-90% waking up, but a few hours later it down to 50% and becomes...reactions1reply
20 Minute Naps...I get complex migraines on the daily, usually after waking up from sleep. These will often make me tired, like artificially tired. So I'll try to go to sleep. Less...reactions3replies
Does Tylenol help migraines?...Hi everyone. Im brand new here and need some advice. I've had migraines for years. I take Excedrin migraine when I feel one coming on. If I don't treat it...reactions1reply
Daily headache for over one month...what kind of headache is this??...Hello there, any information would be very much appreciated regarding my symptoms. Backstory: One month ago I was diagnosed with sinusitis, i had stuffy nose, cough, post nasal drip, headache...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Migraine with aura/numbness...Hey everyone, ive been suffering from migraines ever since the age of about 12, i’m now 30 and ive gone from having one atleast once a month (back in school)...reactions1reply
Aimovig Injection But Not The Expected Relief...After being treated for Chronic Migraines for 2 years, my Physician Assistant suggested discussing new meds on the market. I agreed to try Aimovig for the first time this past...reactions5comments
