First Migraine ...I was 21 and driving at night when I noticed the oncoming car lights caused a pain behind my left eye. This then proceeded to a pounding, pulsating headache, which...reactions1reply
As I Recall It: My First Migraine...I was pregnant with my first child. At the very beginning of my second trimester, I had this (what I thought) was extreme head pain, so much so that I...reactions4replies
First Migraine...I was laying on the couch on our front porch on a great summer night, crying my eyes out. At six years old, I had been playing outside all day...reactions1reply
Even as a Child...I'm 74 now but still vividly remember a terrible migraine when I was 6. It was the school picnic at the end of the school year; bright, hot sun at...reactions1reply
Persistent pins and needles mouth area - aura?...I have been a migraine patient since my early teens, roughly 40 years ago now. About eight years ago my migraine became chronic, in the meantime evolved to daily chronic...reactions2repliesAuraSymptomsChronic
Does anyone with migraine have a very sore neck?...I am on Memantine and Sumatriptan, both of which seem to be working. However, the Sumatriptan knocks out the migraine but does nothing for the terrible sore, stiff neck. (Always...reactions4replies
How do you determine if a new treatment is worth trying?...What does your conversation with your healthcare provider look like? Do you read others' experiences? Do you look at the listed side effects? What else do you consider?...reactions3repliesTreatment
What is your process when trying something new?...Whether it's a new treatment, a tool, or a suggestion, what steps do you take when you try something new? How long do you test the new thing? Do you...reactions11repliesTreatmentCoping
Celebrating 6 Years of Non-Stop Pain...Well, May of this year is my 6th year of non-stop pain. It's not a road that I had never heard of before and not a road I would want...reactionscomments
Lightning Struck: My First Thunderclap Headache...I cannot say I remember my first migraine, partly because I didn't know how to identify them. But I sure remember when the dam burst and migraines became a way...reactions5comments
Food/ drink intolerance....Hi. I was just wondering has anyone thought about/ had a food intolerance test as this can be a trigger if you're eating something that you're intolerant to but don't...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
What tips do yall have?...I suffer from cognitive migraines and sometimes it can be so embarrassing. I can’t answer simple questions . People look at me like there is something wrong with me. How...reactions1replyCopingAuraAwareness
I try to relax an have my fan on ...I suffer from cluster headache and I'll try to hold my head and stand up and have my fan on to relax the pain last about two hours or more...reactions2repliesChronic
Active 7 days agoAnyone in the NY tri-state area having a lot of migraines with the weather and extreme barometric changes lately?...The worst migraine I’ve had in years began yesterday with the change in weather and extreme barometric pressure changes. It feels as if my brain is being painfully squeezed. Just...reactions1replyAwarenessWeather
Daily persistent headache making my life hell...Hello there. I am new to this. So please bear with me. I have had a persistent headache now for 6 months. Have tried multiple medications but nothing helps. I...reactions11replies
Car accidents...Has anyone else dealt with a car accident, particularly if you got whiplash as a result, and found your migraines have become worse? Right now they seem almost constant. One...reactions2repliesCopingTriggers
Does anyone also experience very tight muscles on the side with migraine. Like tight knots that start in shoulder and travel down back. Even causing nausea. ...Muscle tension, on side of the headache. Travels from shoulder to butt....reactions1replyAwareness
Avoid candles, air freshener and cosmetics ...Air freshener esp in cars. Also cosmetic dept in dept stores... Too many fragrances at once....reactionsrepliesTriggersAwareness
Migraine Treatment ...Over two weeks ago, I had my first series of botox shots. Nothing was happening; they said give it two weeks. Still, nothing has changed. After having every other medication...reactions1reply
Active 4 days agoJournal Prompt: If your migraine was a vehicle how would you describe it?...Is it old or new? What’s your relationship with that vehicle? Is anyone else riding with you? Is it working right?...reactions25repliesCoping
