I need some advice due to migraine from radiation...My story is complicated. I had an brain injury (mild stroke) more than ten years ago. After I moved to several locations lately (last 2 years) due to huge air...reactions4replies
Looking for Some Feedback Please - Thank You!...Hi everyone. I am new to this board and have some questions about an episode I am having. I have had ocular migraines (no pain) for the past 17 years...reactions11replies
Who Am I Beyond Migraine?...Some huge changes in my life have prompted me to get a bit existential, and I have been pondering questions like: "What is fear?" and "Who am I?" I mean...reactions16comments
Running out of Options... Drug allergies...So I've had an anaphylactic reaction to naratriptan, confirmed in hospital. Also ASA, Nsaids, and opiates. I was diagnosed with complicated migraine (I know outdated..) about 4 years old. The...reactions1replyTreatment
Postdrome: Is it Really the End?...Postdrome is the last phase of a migraine attack that can last for hours or even days. It is also referred to as the migraine hangover. During the postdrome phase, people experience...reactions13comments
The Battle of the Odors...My cats bring me such happiness and comfort. Those of you with animals likely know how wonderful it feels to have a little being in your house who loves you...reactions26comments
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions25comments
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...reactions2repliesCGRP
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...reactions47comments
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...reactions14replies
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...reactions1reply
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?...reactions1reply
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...reactions6replies
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...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1reply