Seizure-like episodes in aura?...I have been getting seizure like episodes before a migraine the last 2 weeks. I get paralysis of one side of my face with drooping, slurred speech, severe dizziness, and...reactions1replySymptoms
Becoming a New Parent with Migraine: What to Know and How to Cope...Congratulations! You’re expecting, adopting, or your child was just born! The old cliché is true: it’s an exciting time, but also a challenging one. I’m a new mom of a...reactionscomments
New Migraine Treatment...I've been a long time sufferer of Migraines and very little has provided relief, I had the chance to try treating migraines with the prostaglandin drops on your fingernails. It...reactions1reply
Hard to Focus...Living with migraine pain can be difficult to say the least. When you consider everything that comes along with ongoing pain, I am amazed that we get anything accomplished during...reactions4comments
Trouble getting generic Midrin...I have been taking the generic form of Midrin for migraine attacks for the last 2 years. It works really well for me, but a couple of months ago my...reactions2repliesTreatment
Migraine: Then and Now...The first Migraine In America survey was conducted in 2012. Looking back at those results compared to those from 2018, we found a lot of similarities as well as some...reactions3comments
Has anyone had this experience? What should I do?...I have had migraines as long as I can remember. I get cluster migraines as well as status migraines. Sometimes they last a short time and others up to 3...reactions2replies
Migraine Hangover for 3 Weeks...I had my first migraine for years 3 weeks ago, after playing football for the first time in years. Started with aura then was up all night with head ache...reactions5replies
The Uneasiness of Feeling Better...Now that Aimovig has been released and dispensed to those with migraine disease all over the country, more of us than ever may find ourselves, all at once, facing that...reactions25comments
Getting Worse with Age? New Symptoms?...I've been having my migraines for over 30 years now. In my teenage years I had it twice a month, with a really bad headache. Gradually other symptoms came, sensitivity...reactions19comments
Crazy Bus Lady...I was diagnosed with migraines 9 years ago. I am usually good at hiding the pain in public but not on Tuesday. I took the bus home after the pharmacist...reactions5comments
Will seeing a chiropractor help with my migraines?...Hi! I’ve been suffering from auramigraines for over two years now. Usually would only get one every couple of months but I’m now experiencing them a couple of times a...reactions1reply
Oxygen to treat migraine...Listen carefully.....You can buy rescue Oxygen with a regulator that goes up to 25L/min. At 8-15 L/min a migraine should greatly improve or go away altogether after 5 min. You...reactions2repliesTreatment
How to Talk to Someone With Migraine...Dear Loved One, Bringing migraine into a conversation can be like dropping a bomb on the table. Everyone is terrified by it, but no one knows what to do about...reactions3comments
Counting Pills...I know I can’t be the only one out there who’s doing it. Several times a month, I check my supply of rescue medications to be sure I have enough...reactions161comments
When to seek treatment or medication?...About 8 years ago I had a frightening experience which was diagnosed in the ER as scintillating scotoma which the doctor said was a migraine aura without the headache. I...reactions1reply
Need advice - prescribed Trokendi RX...Hi, I wrote here not long ago that I started seeking treatment for my menstrual migraines. I went about a month ago to a clinic (for sinus infection) and mentioned...reactions3repliesTreatment
Fioricet is helpful. Any other suggestions?...So far I have found Fioricet to knock out the head pain. But they give me a very limited amount per month as it’s a narcotic. Understandably. But also frustrating...reactions6replies
Who else suffers from menstrual migraines?...I started having migraines when I was thirteen and started my period. I get them other times too but always with my period. I get one right before I start...reactions5replies
