Worse possible day...If I'm over my med limit and don't take anything, it keeps getting worse and then doesn't even respond to the meds when I end up in urgent care...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Genetic reports...I had never thought of it until I saw an article on the C677T gene and high homocysteine levels and how it related to migraine....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
What works for me:...Other things that I do to prevent Migraines is to eat a high fiber diet....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Someone must understand what I'm going through...My migraines started around the same time I had a minor head injury in high school( could just be a coincidence)....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronicCluster HeadacheSymptoms
How often do you get migraine auras?...I'm still trying to work out what caused it - was it being on a phone in a dimly lit room, or being tired from a recent business trip...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
My many qstns surrounding 123 book diet......Right? Artificial Sweetener: Difficult to find any packets without maltodextrin (trigger) added. What about stevia? Trigger for anyone?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Paying for Prescription Meds...Turns out the new insurance I'm on has a very high deductible, and I basically have to pay full price until I reach that....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatment
Not sure where to put this. Migraine changes....We finally connected the high heart rate with the amitriptyline and with the metoprolol as a migraine preventative began weaning me off the amitriptyline...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Help! I don't know what to do...If someone cancels, then I am on a waiting list. I can barely sleep because I wake up with it hurting and it hurts to lay down....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Why is my neurologist so reluctant to prescribe abort meds for my migraines?...to eat better, chiropractor, had my vision checked, MRI, CAT scan, x-ray, checked for allergies, I get enough sleep, taken caffeine pills, coffee..the list...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Migraines after 2 back surgeries? Pain Meds?...Right above my waist. It was pressing against my spinal cord so my surgeon went in and cleaned it out. I did okay for a while....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Do I see a little hope? Oh no, never mind...He gave me an Sphenopalatine nerve block right in the office (I think I've seen people call them SPG's), within 90 seconds I had no pain what so ever!...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Memory Loss and Aphasia are unmanageable...I've been forced to endure aphasia during exams (high school and university) but now it has kicked up a notch into full blown memory loss for an hour or...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
I need some advice due to migraine from radiation...Can I do anything, limit the router speed or buy some devices or something? Don't tell me that finding a new place is my only way. Thank you guys!...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Can't put my finger on aura after effects...Sorry for this long post I am getting frustrated and have even lost weight and motivation due to anxiety about this. Any thoughts? Thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Finally relief after more than 22 years!...Becky, just celebrated 15 weeks this past Tuesday migraine free and free of her migraine medicine (amitriptyline) which makes me want to sing to the high...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Family members frustration with my migraines...migraine symptoms as best I can, so that part, managing (i.e. ok, go to festival but not for long, but that is never the case, once there...we are there all...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesFriends & Family
Letter to all those without chronic pain..., it can't be put off or forgotten just because I'm somewhere, or I'm right in the middle of doing something....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Do I have chronic silent migraine?...Prior I've been trialed on a long list of meds for pain, depression, neuropathy etc that were useless and have had physio, natural therapies etc, the works...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
In my 20s, feeling so alone. Anyone out there?...I fell out with my friendship group before leaving high school and when I got to university I struggled to make proper friends....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
