migraines and toothpaste...has anybody noticed a relationship between migraines and toothpaste? I have had migraines for 50 odd yrs and recently heard a random comment about migraines and toothpaste. I have had...reactions2replies
I Don't Want to Feel Alone...... so I'm wriring my story. I'm a 28 yo woman and I've been having migraines since I was 16 or 17. My mom said it was genetic, since she...reactions17comments
I Want to Die...That is what I’ve been hearing over and over again these last four weeks from my grown daughter who is married and mother of two. She has had chronic and...reactions5comments
Pseudo tumor cerebri and migraines...I am still a ways away from conclusive diagnosis. Thus far, my migraines have been diagnosed by seven different physicians, neurologists and GCPs alike, as MS, just migraines, obesity (I’ve...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Mostly better but lingering symptoms...5 days ago I had the worst migraine of my life. I only get a few a year, but I’m always able to take care of it with OTC medications...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Not sure where to put this. Migraine changes....Usually I get hormonal migraines max of 2 a month just before or during my period. When I had access to prescription meds I would take imetrex otherwise I would...reactions1reply
The Guilt Trip of Migraine...When am I going to get better at managing the guilt that comes with migraine? After a lifetime of dealing with this condition, you'd think I'd have unearthed a better...reactions33comments
The Invisibility of Chronic Pain...Many people with migraines can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people experience “breakthrough” pain. This is pain that cannot be...reactions1comment
What to Eat During Migraine...When you’re in the midst of a migraine you may not have the best appetite. In fact, you may be flat out nauseous at the idea of eating like I...reactionscomments
Current Regulations Around Opioid Prescribing...Opioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and our sense of pleasure, which can make them...reactions4comments
Migraine day 8 no relief...I'm on day 8 of a migraine that is different from my usual. I'm having shooting pains down my right arm and blurry vision in just my right eye. I...reactions4replies
Ocular/Retinal Migraine...I'm 43 and am having ocular/retinal migraines. It affects only my left eye and when I first notice it starting, I see a small jagged shape in the centre of...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Amytriptyline withdrawal...I finally saw a Neurologist last week and was told I wasn’t a hemiplegic migraine sufferer(was told this 6yrs ago) and that I have Chronic migraine. I’ve been told to...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis Era...The United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing...reactions3comments
Does anyone take Topamax/Topiramate for migraine?...I used to take this medicine for epilepsy years ago.it didn't work for me for seizures but then i didn't notices on migraine since it was not affecting me at...reactions8replies
How a Doctor I Saw a Decade Ago Is Still Helping Me Today...About a decade ago, I saved up some cash and took a big leap of faith: I decided to see a complementary care doctor in the hopes of improving my...reactions20comments
What has been your experience with Phentermine?...Has anyone else seen improvement while taking Phentermine? My migraines completely disappeared when I was on it....reactions8replies
Fear of dying...Hello. New to the community, but unfortunately not migraines. I’ve suffered for years and now live in constant fear that I will die soon from these attacks. I am on...reactions6replies
The Stigma Around Pain and Medications...Chronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to navigate...reactions3comments
Is this all caused by migraine?...I suffer from a set of symptoms, both individually and sometimes, like right now, all at the same time. Does anyone else experience similar symptoms, and do you know if...reactions1replySymptoms