How best to cope?...For the most part the pain is almost tolerable except the really bad times, but the other constant symptoms are the things that are really truly debilitating...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Has anyone experienced these vestibular migraine symptoms?...wrong with this diagnosis too, because whenever I describe my migraines to family members who also have vestibular migraines, they say their migraines are...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsSleep
Nickle Allergy and PFO replacement...The PFO implant is made of nickle and I recently discovered I am allergic to nickle.There are several nickle allergies which include chronic fatigue ,shortness...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSurgery
Anyone Develop Migraines Mid-Sleep?...They upped my GERD meds end of Aug and two weeks into it, I would fall asleep and an hour later wake up with a blasting headache....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Anyone have weekend migraines?...I know stress is a common trigger; my job is moderately stressful but I never have migraines when things are really stressful....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Trigger Point Injections...These are not nerve block injections - which didn't help me at all - I believe this was Lidocaine with a small amount of Botox....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Chronic Migraine and Pregnancy...Things are going as well as expected, but my husband and I want to start a family. Atenolol is a Class D drug and has an impact on growth....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Tips for Diagnosing Causes and Finding Solutions...She has been suffering chronic migraines almost our entire time here (since about October)....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Amitriptyline and caring for babies/children...Some mornings (primarily Mondays because I take them later on the weekends) are brutal waking up, and I'm always a little "tipsy" for awhile and CAN be...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Survey Questions...I can’t imagine how the subsequent study will go if they are making these kinds of assumptions....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Elimination Diet...Does anyone have any recipes that are fairly easy to do, and with ingredients that don't require going to a food specialty store?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Can you take maxalt after taking two BC powders?...Migraines are something that's ruined many special occasions in my life and with Christmas around the corner it has me worried I may just get one in the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
shame...I thought, there we go, still blaming the patient, they have migraines because they are angry, darn right I am angry, you would be too!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Swing Shift & Changes in Sleep Schedule...His other known triggers are excessive amounts of cheese, over exertion in workouts, and strong fluorescent lights....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Low Body Temperature + Migraines...We have also realized that they are a lot more frequent when the outside temperature is low (during winter versus summer)....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How do you deal with ignorant people?...Hey everyone, I was diagnosed with chronic migraine amongst other illnesses a couple of years ago - since then, I've told all my peers so they are aware...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Salt induced migraine...Are there other medicines out there that release migraines without the side effects of imitrex?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My relationship is hurting....We have been together a year now and my health continues to deteriorate and it is taking a toll on our relationship. I feel so guilty....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Holidays...We don't need added stress when we are already stressed with the chronic ever present pain....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Major cognitive and memory problems during prodrome phase...I have CMD and after the Prodrome fades and the pain hits, and then the vomitting, I realize from talking to friends and family that there are some things...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies