Migraine attacks getting unmanageable ...I don't know if it was sheer will since I knew I couldn't take imitrex for it or if my migraines are hormonal....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Treatment advice when GPs don't take you seriously...The severity and number of migraines I am getting now is such a sudden increase, with them feeling like they are heading back to hemoplegic - losing vision...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Aimovig...They are gone now. And now I have a problem and I feel ashamed to tell this, but since a couple of weeks I have hypertrophy of the clitoris....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide Effects
Device idea to help with migraine triggers tracking – Seeking feedback...My questions are: - What is your experience with migraine diaries/apps?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTriggersTips & AdviceDiagnosis
First Time Poster - Long Time Migrainer...But while the side effects are bearable, I don't feel like me. My emotional range seems dampened....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Protriptyline??...I have to take propanolol plus one more preventative for things to be under control, but they are....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Covid changing migraine patterns?...Luckily I haven’t had an uptick in frequency but this made me have 6 for Aug instead of the typical 4-5....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBotoxSleepTriggers
In pain and frustrating doctor visit today..."Well maybe you need to start again; your muscles are extremely tight." I told her I'd had a massage just two weeks ago....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Appearances Matter...I have been married for 4 decades and I realize it is no picnic for our partners....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDepressionIntimacy & Relationships
What to do after having to go on disability...wife seeking help for hubby...His hobbies are woodworking and his 3D printers. He also loves to read fantasy/sci-fi books....Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Migraine while on SSRIs...Triggers are still unknown, all medical examination found exactly 0 pathology (means I am healthy as heck, but with migraines), but I can "feel" the incoming...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDepressionCopingChronic
Is this really living?...My doctors are stupid and I don't know how much longer I can deal with this....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
OTC that is not a blood thinner, or stroke risk?...We are looking for an over-the counter medicine that might help, but there's problems with that....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Side effect of Botox? Need help....(I hardly ever see an actual neurologist at this hospital and most of my treatments are done by an NP.)...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronicBotox
Length of Major Hemiplegic Attack?...I calmed her down by saying that the symptoms now are fatigue because she has not eaten or had a drink. What is normal?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatmentSymptoms
Triptans: Breath-Powered Intranasal Sumatriptan Dry Powder...With as many triptans as there are out there, and as many flat-out medications they use to remedy migraines there has to be something else....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Preventing Migraines with Vitamin D3...Be sure to ask for the actual results as too many physicians will interpret 31 ng/mL as "normal."...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Looking for ideas - ears always plugged up / migraines...Anyone else have any similar experiences where your ears always feel like they are plugged up no matter what and always a common thing to their migraines...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
What Meds Do They Use For In-Patient Abortive Treatment?...There are many reasons why she is NOT my doctor that we talk about here at migraine.com, but I imagine she likely has her ducks in a row with...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
2 weeks and counting...We are currently stationed in Puerto Rico (wife is still active duty) and the medical care is abysmal....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis