My Neurologist is Leaving...I’ve had the same Neurologist for over 10 years. She’s been wonderful and we’ve developed a very close bond. I’ve tried every medication, treatment, injection etc except for actual surgery...reactions3comments
Guided Meditation...Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration...reactions4comments
Migraine, alcohol and water...I’m currently a 21 student my migraines have decreased rapidly over the last few years (used to have 3 a week now have 1 every months or so) but I...reactions1reply
My Experience With...What's It Called? Topamax!...I’m always forgetting my…um…wait…words. It’s a mad dash in the morning to get ready for school. Like an auctioneer, I’m calling out the next article of clothing my kindergartener needs...reactions31comments
Daith piercing...I had both my ears Daith pierced by the amazing Inna; a complete game changer! I never had a relief of that sort, even when I was on prescription preventatives...reactions3replies
Headaches for Four Months Driving Me to Health Anxiety...Age: 32 Sex: Female Existing conditions: 1) TSH of 11 just came up on a blood test after being subclinical hypothyroid between TSH 5 and 10 for past three years...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
On FMLA & being deducted pay! Any advice?...I’m a teacher and have taken days off due to migraines. I have also come to school more often than not when I have had migraines. I have an fmla...reactions6replies
Impact of Migraine on My Career...Migraine is a disease that touches all areas of your life. A career is a huge area that gets affected by migraine. I’ve had the same career for thirty-plus years...reactions47comments
Has anyone been worked up at the Mayo Clinic?...I've been diagnosed with migraine disorder but I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around that. I'm having 1-3 month long flare ups of neurological symptoms, most of which...reactions2replies
Blepharitis (Dry Eye) causing migraine?...I've had 2 migraines with aura, in 2014 and 2017. For the last couple years, I've been having what a neurologist tells me is chronic migraine activity, but I'm not...reactions4replies
Living with someone who doesn't understand...Hello! I'm Anna-Marie and I'm new to the forum....I got here during a google search about migraines. Anyways! So Hi um I'm 30 years old with ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression...reactions2replies
From the Beginning...I've been getting bad headaches since I was only 6 years old. My parents have taken me to doctors to figure out the cause. But no one could figure out...reactions2comments
Migraines Get Worse the Older I get...I've suffered from migraines my entire life. I was first diagnosed when I was 6 months old, so my family was very supportive. They initially thought they may stop during...reactions2comments
Dismissed at Urgent Care...I had one of the worst medical experiences of my life yesterday! We have all been treated like our disease is not real or not given the "respect" as an...reactions18comments
Looking for Support and Community...Hello! I have been diagnosed with chronic migraines for about 8 years now, and have started a new (and technically my first real) treatment plan just this last year. I...reactions8replies
Signs and Symptoms of Cluster Headache...While sometimes confused with migraine disease, cluster headache is not a type of migraine and has its own set of signs and symptoms. Cluster headache is a primary headache disorder...reactionscomments
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stressors of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling...reactionscomments
Potassium...Anyone have experience with potassium supplements as a preventative or treatment? I take magnesium and find it helpful with some migraines. I found through traking my diet and blood work...reactions2repliesTreatment
Theta Wave Audio Therapy...Has anyone else had experience with this? When at migraine level 9+ I can only tolerate silence. But at lower levels I sometimes can tolerate music marketed/targeted as being for...reactions1reply
Does migraine impact your ability to work?...Understanding you may not have the ability to miss work for numerous reasons and that there is a BIG difference between how many days you actually miss work due to...reactions14replies