Has anyone had unexpected success while taking phentermine?...I’m 45 and I’ve been coping with migraine pain since I was 13 years old. After various concerns about cognitive damage, and no improvement, my PCP has put me on...reactions7replies
Why I Left My Headache Specialist...I have referred several times, most recently in my article about trying oxygen therapy, to the fact that I had a nationally known neurologist / headache specialist, which is, you...reactions18comments
Forgotten on the 4th...I wanted to share my story about a 4th of July not too long ago where a migraine attack led me to be sequestered away and forgotten... I'd love...reactions8comments
OMG!...I read your stories and feel so fortunate. My 24/7 headache started suddenly 10 years ago, as a result of severe sleep deprivation. I was 70 at the time. Had...reactions1comment
My Daily Dizzy Brain...I first developed symptoms when I was 23. It began with ear fullness, dizziness described as being on a boat, head pressure and squeezing, nausea, vomiting in severe cases, tiredness...reactions12comments
Migraine as a risk factor for stroke...I've read that migraine is an increased risk factor for stroke, but I've read articles that state both that it's migraine and migraine with aura. I'm wondering if it's only...reactions4replies
When triptans and preventatives aren't working...I wonder if anyone is in the same boat as me? I suffer from menstrual related migraines. Over the years these have become more frequent. Beta blockers worked for a...reactions10repliesTreatment
The Complexity Of My Migraines...I'm 40 years old and have suffered from severe health issues since adolescence. In 2003 I had my entire colon removed due to ulcerative colitis but for some unexplained reason...reactionscomments
Mexilitene as a preventive...Has anyone been on mexilitene as a preventive? Have you experienced side effects with it? I’ve been on it about 6-7 days. I started with one capsule a day then...reactions2replies
The Impact of Oxygen...My name is Margaret and in addition to migraine, I also have a rare genetic neurodegenerative disease called Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN). I’ve been on supplemental oxygen when I sleep for six...reactionscomments
No Insurance Due To High Costs and Having To Do Alternative Treatment...Actually, I had signed up for insurance. But, they didn't do what they promised and still refused to cover costs after the deductible was made. Even in accordance to what...reactionscomments
Ruminating on Triggers: What Was I Thinking?...What were you thinking messing with your diet the day before a concert? You know better than that. And you made it even worse by taking a triptan. Why did...reactions5comments
Migralepsy? Diagnosing Acephalgic Migraine with Aura, Seizure, Aphasia, Vertigo...Hi all, My mom has had migraines for 40 years, the past 20 of which have been effectively treated (meaning they didn't result in a seizure) with Sumatriptan until 4...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
30 With My First Bad Migrane...This is sort of a vent and sort of a recommendation request. I am just not sure what to do anymore. I started getting really bad neck pain in January...reactions3comments
Facing Migraine’s Nausea...Nausea is a major symptom for so many people dealing with a migraine. It does not discriminate between individuals with episodic migraine or chronic migraine. For some individuals, it can...reactions4comments
Active todayWhat do you think is the most misunderstood part of living with migraine disease?...reactions36replies
The Day It Started 24/7...I went to my family doctor about 25 years ago and told him I thought I had migraines and he asked me who diagnosed me, I told him my symptoms...reactionscomments
Should I be worried?...Hi everyone. This is all very new to me, I have never suffered from any sort of migraine up until 2 weeks ago. I was out with a friend one...reactions1reply
We Are So Much More Than Our Migraines...Migraine can leave many of us feeling guilty...a lot of the time. From canceling plans, to calling out of work sick, to missing family gatherings and important moments, migraine has...reactionscomments
