5 Ways to Describe Migraines to a Person Who Doesn't Have Them...For those who have experienced migraine pain, I can say, “I have chronic migraines,” and there’s no further explanation needed. An instant recognition happens between us and that person understands...reactions51comments
Sensitive...Hi everyone, So today is not a good day. We had a storm last night that is still pretty intense and my migraine was awful. I was alone with my...reactions6repliesSymptoms
New Decade Resolutions...New Year’s resolutions have always been a fickle thing for me. Growing up, adults swore on the fact that with each beginning of the calendar year, they would strive to...reactions2comments
Living With Migraine...I am a 56-year-old woman suffering from migraines for more than 20 years. I have tried everything, have gone to specialty clinics in different cities, nothing works this past year...reactions13comments
Is Visualizing Migraine When Your Eyes Are Closed Common?...Hello, I'm pretty worried about this and it is making sleep even more difficult (which isn't ideal) so any advice or help would be great. My Brief Migraine Background A...reactions15replies
Misdiagnosed Bipolar...Has anyone been diagnosedbipolar only to find out it was migraines, or do the two often go hand in hand?...reactions5replies
SSRI prescribed as complimentary with Serotonin research?...Hello, I was experiencing migraines with very prolonged auras and when I was placed on a medication I was started on Topamax and SSRI. Topamax obviously makes sense but I...reactions1replyTreatment
Injection location differences?...I used Aimovig for about a year, alternating thighs for injections. My new Neuro has better luck with Emgality & switched me. She recommended injecting in the abdominal fat, but...reactions3repliesCGRP
Ubrelvy (ubrogepant)...Ubrelvy™ (ubrogepant) is approved for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. It can be used for the treatment of migraine with or without aura. Ubrelvy belongs to a class...
Post Sumatriptan-Migraine High/Eurphoria...I get daily complex migraines. Most likely due to Temporal Lobe Epilepsy/Focal Seizures I have. I'm currently working on getting my medication for that to a therapeutic level. However, I...reactions2replies
Exercise With Arms Overhead induce Migraine...Hi All, I had another migraine on Tuesday this week. Trigger: High intensity Burpee + push press (barbell overhead movement) in combination for about 9 minutes. Symptoms: - blurry vision/flashing...reactions1reply
The light at the end of the tunnel :)...I am currenlty at work and am battling with a 4/10 migraine while trying to pretend that all is well hiding behind my PC in an open-plan office with blinding...reactions1reply
Green Light for migraine pain relief...Hi all: Has anyone tried green light therapy for migraine pain? It's supposed to reduce pain up to 20 % for some sufferers. https://www.neurologytimes.com/headache-and-migraine/green-light-therapy-and-migraines-will-research-translate-real-world-use...reactions24replies
Could It Be?...I'm writing for my significant other, a healthy, active 61-year-old man. He woke 12/31 and was frantic because he was struggling to stay awake. It scared us both. He was...reactions2comments
Sleep Paralysis a symptom of migraine?...Does anyone else have Sporadic or Intermittent Sleep paralysis with their migraines? I have had this a few times (quite a few) but because of my chronic migraines I never...reactions10repliesSymptoms
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...reactionscomments
Thank you...I just wanted to stop by and say THANK YOU to everyone working with and adding to this community. I am really glad that we all can meet here and...reactions1reply
What Is Actually Happening to Me When I Get a Migraine ?...I have spent hours upon hours, days even. Over the years trying to find this out. I don't need an explanation about symptoms or any other crap. I want to...reactions4replies
Did It My Own Way...Hi. I am Mamet, 50yrs old and have been living with migraine all my life. It was HELL back and forth but I had very good insurance. I got injured...reactions5comments
Cheers to 2020...I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. I get it, it’s a new beginning, and who doesn’t love a fresh start? However, I find them to be very...reactions1comment
