Changing Migraines for Over 20 Years...My first migraine started with seeing stars for a few minutes than followed with a severe headache and vomiting. As years went by I had a few more episodes of...reactions1comment
I found my trigger by accident...So long story short I have had migraines on and off since i was 14. They were absolutely soul destroying but not chronic. I would say I get them for...reactions3replies
Auras...I have had migraine since I was about 18 yrs old but 3 yrs ago around the time of the menopause I'm 56 now I started experiencing migraine auras without...reactionscomments
I wish it would stop........Over 50 Newbie here...I have been having this daily headache for about 6 months. It started right after I had this weird cigarette smoke smell (phantosmia) that wouldn't go away...reactions7repliesSymptoms
Relief That I Had Wished For...My daughter is 17 now and has suffered from very frequent (4-5 times a week) migraines. She has suffered from them since she was about 9 and probably had abdominal migraines...reactions2comments
Vertigo and Migraines...My migraines turned on suddenly about three and a half years ago with an episode of vertigo and happened to be out of the country. At that time I didn’t...reactions2comments
Anyone experiencing Amovig side effects not in the literature?...I took my first dose of Amovig 1 week ago. I notice I don't wake up with as bad a headache in the morning and I am not reaching for...reactions11replies
Have you tried any of the recently approved CGRP medications (Aimovig, Ajovy or Emgality)? Share your experience with us....reactions1reply
Rizatriptan question...Hello all — I saw a migraine specialist recently who diagnosed chronic migraines. I’m not convinced though — I get frequent headaches (pretty much daily), but most of the time...reactions1replyTreatment
advice for severe needle phobia...I still have daily headaches and weekly migraines on my current preventative meds. Multiple neurologists have suggested that I try botox or aimovig, but I have a severe needle phobia...reactions1replyTreatment
I need a new self-help book...I need a new self-help book. I've gone through a bunch of books suggesting strategies for managing chronic pain. However, they all eventually say something to the effect of "the...reactions1reply
Doubled Amitryptyline...My usual dose for migraine prevention is Amitryptyline at 25mg nightly, and has been for 6 months, controlling them well. I believe I accidentally took 50mg today. If I resume...reactions1reply
How to Maintain Your Social Life While Living with Migraines...You make plans and then hold your breath. Will this be yet another commitment you’ll have to break because of a migraine? Why does it feel like migraines are starting...reactions2comments
Understanding Chronic Illness...Being chronically ill, I know many people do not understand the term or what it is like. So, I decided to take the definitions and my personal experience to try...reactions2comments
The differences between CGRPs...Hi! There are now 3 CGRPs approved... I can’t figure out what the difference is between them... There doesn’t seem to be any easy way to find out if one...reactionsrepliesCGRP
How do you cope with virtually no support system?...I've had migraines since 2009, which have only gotten worse over the years. I have had great luck with my treatment meds but not so much with preventative meds or...reactions4replies
Undiagnosed severe illness...I don’t even know if this is where I need to post. Neurologists have said migraines then tell me it wouldn’t cause these eye problems all the time. This has...reactions6replies
Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm)...Ajovy™ (fremanezumab-vfrm) is a prescription drug used for the preventative treatment of migraine in adults. Ajovy is a type of drug known as a calcitonin-gene-related peptide (CGRP) blocker. The active ingredient...
Tingling and numbness after migraines...I've had migraines since I was 13/14 as far as I remember. Very painful but it was just the pain. I'm 44 now and a month ago experienced an episode...reactions1reply
Topamax side effects - dizziness and tingling?...Hi there, I am 36 years old and have just been diagnosed with chronic migraines. I am prescribed topamax, and have worked up to 67mgs per day. I am experiencing...reactions7replies
