Active 3 days ago Has anyone called you "useless" since you have chronic migraine? (long vent)...Venting warning and may be repeat. This may sound like I'm on repeat, but oh boy...just when I think I have my family on board, one falls over, and yes...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFriends & FamilyMental HealthCoping
The Relationship Between Me and My Neurologist...When it comes to medical providers, it is very important to find one that you are comfortable with. You should feel free to let them know what is going on...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Active 3 days agoDizziness with migraine?...I am in the stage where they are trying to find a med that will help with my migraines which unknowingly I had all my life. Qulipta did nothing. I...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
Migraine Help...For 5 years I have been taking Aimovig 70mg for my debilitating migraines. It has eliminated my headaches. I was getting the medication free through the drug company’s savings plan...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
DIY Your Medical Care...Prior authorization – denied. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – denied. Patient-level authorization for higher quantity – denied. Infusion treatment – denied. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation – denied...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Too Sick to Vote😭...I’m quite depressed today because I want to vote. But I’m feeling much too sick and weak to stand in line, and the lines are long here this year. I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Side Effects from Migraine Symptoms: The Hidden Dangers and Many Convolutions...The complexity of migraine disease causes so many side effects, the list seems endless. To add to the frustration we feel, people often tell us, “I suffer from headaches too,”...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Increased Migraines After Botox – Seeking Advice and Alternatives for Pain Relief...Has anyone had a similar experience after their first round of Botox? Did a second treatment eventually help reduce the frequency of attacks? I’m trying to weigh my options and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAura
Noticing More Migraine Attacks This Fall? Here’s Why...I live in the Northeast, and the fall is our season to shine. The leaves change color creating a beautiful rainbow of autumn colors and the crisp air seems to...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Rhizotomy Procedure...Has anyone had a Rhizotomy procedure? I am considering this as my neurosurgeon thinks my headaches may be caused by Osteoporosis in my neck. I’d love to know whether this...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Hi! Newbie with a question ...Hi, Obviously a years-long sufferer of migraines. Tried almost everything except Botox as insurance won’t cover. Most medications either don’t work or I had to stop due to significant rise...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatment
Active 2 days agoWhat are your experiences with seasonal migraine?...Migraine attacks can change depending on the time of year. Seasonal triggers, stress, and allergies can all play a significant role. Which seasons are most triggering for you? What triggers...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesTriggersCoping
Balancing Natural and Prescription Treatment...Managing migraine with natural methods is really appealing. It’s the opportunity to get relief without any potential side effects of medications – or the hassle of insurance coverage. That’s my...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Understanding Migraine Triggers: Common Causes and Management Strategies...Migraines affect millions worldwide, often triggered by various factors. Common triggers include stress, certain foods (like aged cheese and chocolate), hormonal changes, and environmental stimuli (like bright lights or strong...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What’s Your Secret: Migraine Horror Story...At its worst, migraine, a complex neurological condition, can escalate to a knee-buckling full-body experience that makes us wonder if we might break under its weight. While migraine attacks hit...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Increased migraines after Botox?...Hi all, I got a botox injection two months ago, which seems to have worsened my migraines significantly. Before, I was getting about 7 migraine attacks a month (15-16 headache...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesChronicBotox
A Hospital Ward Dedicated Solely to Migraine Patients...I recently shared that at the end of last year, I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. This is an infection in my cerebral spinal fluid, which goes to the brain...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Parenting with migraine...Being a parent comes with its own unique set of challenges. Having migraine as a parent, however, can elevate these challenges and bring on feelings of guilt and insecurity. What...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & AdviceCaregiving
Navigating the Transition: Reentering the Workforce with Chronic Migraine...Making the journey back into the workforce after a prolonged hiatus due to chronic migraine disease is a challenge. After navigating the intricate web of Social Security Disability for half...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Any movies portraying migraine?...Hi - my family are huge movie/TV watcher (I know, bad pastime). But at the end of the day, that is usually what we do. Last night we watched a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
