Alka-Seltzer: "Headaches Due to Over Consumption"...Hello, this is probably my first and only post here, but posting my experience is something I've wanted to do for many years - on the off-chance that someone will...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Benzocaine cream...Hi, I have cerebral palsy and use a wheelchair I also have migraine. Most of my migraines start on my forehead. Recently I discovered that putting over the counter, topical...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
When Self-Care Looks Self-Ish...My brain has a mind of its own. Some days I’m totally fine with this, like when it craves large slices of chocolate cake. Then there are the days when...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Migrane Teraphy that worked!!!...It is the second time I use this method and worked every time! Lie down or seated - Hot compress around neck and cold compress on forehead at the same...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Five Things About Migraine I Don’t Understand...Migraine is a weird, often confusing disease. Even though I've lived with it since childhood and been an advocate here on Migraine.com since 2014, there are still things about both...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Ajovy Free Trial period: Any extensions?...I have been on the free trial period for Ajovy since Jan 2019 or so. My original literature from the manufacturer said the program would end in Dec 2019. But...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCGRP
Willing CGRP Guinea Pigs...One of our community members recently posted the following comment regarding taking one of the new CGRP treatments: “You, others and I who are risking taking these injections are going...Reactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Tapering from Butalbital and Klonopin...I was told by my new neurologist that the butalbital is causing MOH..which I understand..he said to stop it...I asked how? He said just do it! I'm too afraid...I have...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Why won’t neurologists prescribe Fioricet anymore?...I have been taking Fioricet for 40 years for migraine. I have chronic migraine and I am allergic to practically every other medication on the market. My Neuro just passed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Has anyone ever had a water rush or pouring of icy water over their head before a migraine or even at random?...Like someone just poured cold water on one side of your head causing a rush of tingling/ numbing?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Do any of you experience these symptoms?...I have enormous pressure on the top of my head. It feels like it could explode! I have trouble communicating and blurred vision. My doctor has prescribed Indomethacin. Has anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Migraine aura changes...As a child, I had quite debilitating migraines on a regular basis. Perhaps monthly in adolescence, settling down to twice a year in early adulthood and the rarely after my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Why Reyvow Is a Big WOW for the Migraine Community!...There is a new reason for hope! This October we saw the exciting FDA approval of a new class of migraine abortives, REYVOW, also known as lasmiditan. The results from...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Cluster headaches during period?...Has anyone else experienced cluster headaches during their period week? For the past 6 months or so, I've been getting what seems like cluster headaches the week before and during...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
migraines afternoon & evening...I've got chronic migraine (10-20 days/month). They overwhelmingly hit in the later part of the day, anywhere from mid afternoon til bedtime if I'm staying up late. I saw another...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Botox and Ajovy; A One-Two Punch...I received my first Botox injections in June of 2018 after jumping through all kinds of hoops to get it approved. I had no expectations for the first round of...Reactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Transformed migraines...I am an 83 year old male . Starting in my teens I had infrequent violent classic migraines with Auras , nausea,light and sound sensitivity , Over time they became...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Is this Migraines?...I am new here and hoping to find some answers. One of many doctors told me my symptoms were Migraines. I really didn't believe it because I never have headaches...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Has This Happened to You?...I started having Migraine with Aura when I was 23, I am now 40. I would get the zig-zag vision changes then once it subsided I'd get a headache on...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My student doctor had me try each of the 3 CGRP meds for 3 months....I did not have any side effects but minimal results. I have read many people tried them for much longer and many did 2 shots and not one. I've had...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
