Help...So I was having migraines in March this year and it was blood pressure that was high, dr prescribed propranolol 80mg slow release, I took these for a month then...reactions4comments
Can someone tell me what range of the barometric pressure triggers migraines?...I'm just starting to track food, pollen, barometric pressure, etc. and wondered if there is a "range number" of barometric pressure to watch for....reactions1reply
Medical Marijuana and My Migraines...I thought I'd give my story of the success and difficulties of using Medical Cannabis for migraines. I developed migraine with aura in my mid-thirties and I am now in...reactions4comments
Fireworks started bad migraine, what can be done?...Fireworks started bad migraine. It has not stopped. What a trigger. What can be done?...reactions1reply
What is a good abortive that won’t aggravate colitis?...I’ve had success with Imitrex, but after a colitis attack (1st one ever), my doc doesn’t want me taking it. She has me trying different meds that so far are...reactions5replies
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
