Pulling at Hair & Other Symptoms...My husband is a suffer of sporadic migraines and these are typically his symptoms: -Visual aura (tunnel vision or sparkles of light) -Cycles of rolling/throbbing pain to severe piercing pain...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Swing Shift & Changes in Sleep Schedule...My husband is a sufferer of sporadic migraines. He is a police officer and enjoys working the night shift. Unfortunately for him, this shift is also his downfall. If he...reactions1reply
Medication Problems...I have been to two pain clinics and endured countless trials of different medications. Some things work for a short time, others work not at all. Presently I use Tylenol...reactions1replyTreatment
Family Tradition - Migraines...It begins. Two people meet....Fall in Love....Get Married....Have children....Bonnie and Clyde get married in the 60's. Both suffer from migraines. Clyde's are so debilitating he cannot work his sheet metal...reactions1comment
Diagnosis: Stuck in a Migraine...Has anyone been diagnosed as being stuck in a migraine? I have, "stuck" being having pain 24/7 and varying in degrees. The major triggers are being vertical and the weather...reactions40replies
I’m getting ready for surgery, how to I prevent bounce back migraines when using pain pills?...I currently control my migraines with Botox every three months and use of a triptan about 5xs a month. I am having surgery again in about 4wks, bounce back headaches...reactions3replies
Will acupuncture work for head ache?...Hi friends, I am new here. Last day, I met a lady who is specialized in acupuncture treatment. I met her at a wedding event. During the event, I was...reactions3replies
Having a Cold or other type of infection relives migraine symptoms...Hi All, Just wanted to share my odd way of getting relief from near constant migraines I've suffered with for the last four years.And want to find out if any...reactions1reply
Botox Injections...Hi, I currently get Botox for migraines every three months. Since my pain is primarily on the right side, should more of the shots be on the right side? Can/should...reactions8replies
I have a question about premedicating...I am new to the site and have been reading a lot about prodrome. Many of you premedicate when you feel the symptoms. I always hesitate to do this because...reactions2replies
What does everyone take for migraines?...I’m new to the forum and have been having mild migraines everyday for over a month now. My doctor has suggested I try an antidepressant medication. I have seen people...reactions5replies
Workplace Woes and 'The Talk'...I feel as though I am always walking a fine line of employed and not-so-employed when it comes to balancing my work life and my migraines. Along with other illnesses such...reactions23comments
Motor tics and Migraines, is there a connection?...Hello, I have suffered from migraines for 20+ years. My daughter, age 15, has recently been diagnosed as well. Her headaches seem chronic, happening almost daily, with some associated vertigo...reactions9repliesDiagnosis
Kids don’t get headaches...I have had “headaches” ever since I was in third grade. Everyone said I was just a baby and wanting attention and that I was to young to get headaches...reactions2comments
My friend's cure...I've never had a migraine but a friend of mine - male around 55 - told me recently that he used to get them a lot as a child. He...reactions1reply
how to know about migraines?...I am having pain on the left front side of my head, is this migraine pain. if it is then what precaution I should take. is this serious for health...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Long and winding road...Hey there. I was checking out migraine resources as I am a reluctant member of the club and thought it would do me some good to share my story. I'm...reactions2comments
Migraine felt like poison in my brain...Hello I am Drew and was diagnosed with Migraine headaches after years of reoccurring headaches that made me vomit over and over again. I finally went to a neurologist and...reactions1comment
Are bipolar depression, insomnia and chronic migraine directly connected?...I have been dx with bipolar depression, insomnia and chronic migraines. Are the 3 directly connected? I'm on Bupropion, Lamotrigine, Duloxetine, propanolol and mirtazepine. I feel like a geriatric pt...reactions10replies
Sudden Change in Migraines...I have had migraines all my life, I inherited this terrible disease. I have always had my migraines on one side of my head or the other, recently I hare...reactions1reply
