The Anxiety of Switching Effective Migraine Treatments...I have lived with migraines for most of my life. For some number of years, they were infrequent, and I generally dealt with them as one-offs. I’d reach out to...reactionscomments
Has anyone recovered from Persistent Migraine Aura?...Hi. I have been suffering from PMA since 2019. MRI, EEG, VEP and other eye checkups are normal. I have had multiple medications but none have worked so far. In...reactions1reply
Daily migraine ...Hi, I am 3 years into daily migraine headache /vestibular migraine/migranous visual disturbances. Hard to tell when one stops and another starts, except I now know that when I yawn...reactions2repliesChronic
Shortage of ergotamine...I have suffered from migraines since I was 10 years old. I have been on many, many different medication‘s. The only one that works is a drug called Ergotamine Tart/Caffine...reactions3replies
Managing Your Medical Records: Importance and Advice...Binders, page dividers, word documents…oh my! My medical records took over my life not too long ago. Maintaining personal medical records is more than just a good practice; it's a...reactions2comments
The Language of Migraine: An Open Conversation...Similar to how each experience with migraine is unique to the individual, so are the preferences for the terminology used to describe those experiences. We sat down with Anna and...reactions5comments
Anyone have difficulty speaking during an aura ?...This happens to me occasionally-have had migraines with aura since I was 14 & am now 85. Have recently had 18 months free but yesterday short aura with aphasia really...reactions4repliesAura
Looking for Dr in southwest Pennsylvania ...I'm in the Pittsburgh area. I need a new specialist. I've already been to Dr Kaniecki at the Pittsburgh headache specialist at UPMC. Does anyone have a good Dr? I...reactions11repliesHealthcare TeamCaregiving
Words and thoughts...Hello, I'm new to the forum. I'm wondering if anyone else experiences difficulty remembering words when they have an aura migraine and difficulty saying certain things as well??...reactions13repliesNewly Diagnosed
Is Migraine Disease in My Family's Genes?...A quick Google search of this question returns millions of results in under a second. I knew from my personal experience that there is a genetic link to migraine disease...reactionscomments
A Letter to Those New to Migraine...Dear friend, I heard you've been dealing with migraine attacks and symptoms for the first time. It can be a tricky disease to navigate, so I'm writing this in the...reactionscomments
Is migraine a disease or a condition?...Migraine is a complex primary headache disorder, that much is true. But, when looking at migraine at a higher level, does disease or condition better fit? Which term do you...reactions17repliesAwareness
Bi-Lateral Greater Occipital Nerve Route Block ...Has anyone had seizure activity/side effects after receiving these injections?...reactions35repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSymptoms
Confusing Term: Cluster Migraine...I live with both cluster headache and migraine disease and they are two completely different things. The term “cluster migraine” is still used somewhat frequently in the community and when...reactions11comments
My Migraine Journey...It started with pressure building up in my head before storms. When the rain came down, I would feel almost euphoric relief from the pain. It became lingering headaches throughout...reactions4comments
Detoxing from Topamax - any advice?...Hi there, I've been on Topamax for a decade, and it's done well to (mostly) keep my migraines at bay. I have suffered from Hemiplegic migraines since I was 12...reactions3repliesTreatment
From Childhood to Adulthood: A Journey Through Decades of Migraine Attacks...It’s been about 35 years that I’ve lived with migraine. My first attack was in elementary school when the teacher – and school nurse – thought I just didn’t want...reactionscomments
Reference to illness in a holiday card...Hi, friends! My husband and I were picking out Father's Day cards today, and we were surprised to find a card that referenced chronic illness. Something to the effect of:...reactions5repliesFriends & FamilyAwarenessCoping
Sumatriptan and sun sensitivity ...I’ve had migraines since childhood, I’m now 50.. for the last 11/12 years whenever I’ve been on holiday in the summer to a place where the sun is strong I...reactions7replies
What foods trigger your migraines?...I stay away from msg, and chocolates and nitrates/nitrites, but what other foods tend to set you off? I’ve been migraine free for months and all of a sudden I...reactions7repliesDiet & Nutrition
