Vertigo with migraines ...I know heat can trigger these, but I live in AZ so high temperatures are expected....Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Neurologist wants 'urgent' follow-up 7 months after MRI!?...I just got a phone call from the neurologist's office, saying he wants to see me next week in the out-patient clinic and it was on the urgent list....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis
Suicidal Migraineur ...I'm sorry, I feel like a whiny girl but I felt that I had to get something out right away or else the dark thoughts would consume me and...Reactions0reactionsComments49 replies
I had a mini stroke with my migraine ...We were there most of the night as they tried to get my migraine pain down and make sure the stroke was gone....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTriggers
Migraines and Short Term Disability...Three weeks later, a really bad side-effect/reaction to a med, and another med change later - I think we may have found the right combination of medications...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Migraines triggered by smells...Have had migraines since high school, now 62. Worst trigger for me for years has been smells (perfume, cologne, dryer sheets, smoke, etc.)...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesSymptoms
At-Home Biofeedback Help...I've been looking at books and at-home kits, but the prices are wildly high or the low cost things are useless....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Newbie, any thoughts GREATLY appreciatd ...I realize the length of mine is not a typical migraine, however that's where I am at right now, and was just curious what other's thoughts were regarding...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
CCSVI (Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency)...He was in complete agony with the hospital lights! He was fully awake for the procedure....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does it EVER let up?...I have a senior in high school who is in the marching band, it kills me to be there but I go and watch her perform anyway.....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
I think my running is causing my migraines...The day i started running which was on a monday, i only did one 400m but i tryed my hardest, after that session i was fine that night....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Dairy Products...Mhy journey - I ate fish noodle soup with milk one night and I had a migraine the next day. I thought it could be the fish or perhaps...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
MD vs. DO Any Preferences? Upsides?...However, as I am looking through the list of doctors that I can see, there are some that are MD, and others that are DOs....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Klonopin...As well, I definitely have a high anxiety component with migraines....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Has anyone experienced rebound migraines?...I have been on high doses of pain medication for a shoulder injury that required surgery 3 months ago....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBotoxTreatment
How do others deal with a neurologist who keeps adding medication?...Today during a stress test, right in the middle walking the treadmill I went unresponsive....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Insurance plans ...I'd love to know what insurance plans other patients find as the best for their care when it comes down to Botox treatment (approvals for high doses-I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesChronicCopingInsurance & Disability
New Neurologist...I'll do all I can to have the proper information for him, i.e. list of meds tried, former doctors if I can find them, and previous tests run....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Find a husband or push through?...A light in this isolated abyss. Lost and in pain Sincerely, Jessica...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Medical Merry-Go-Round...That’s right, they called ME”….maniacal laugh. The Dr finally enters the room, looking stressed out and hurried....Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
