DHE Infusions?...I've been hearing a lot of good things about DHE infusions here and Botox, I just wanted to know everyone's opinions on what works best/ most effectively. I've gotten I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Almotriptan malate...Almotriptan malate is a prescription drug that is used to treat: Almotriptan malate belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. Triptans are most effective if taken at the...
Symptoms but infrequent pain...I seem to have many of the listed symptoms of migraine, but don't get the painful headaches regularly. Facial numbness, hives, fatigue, and spots in my eye or having to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
stuck in status migrainosus!! is there anyone else???????????...i started getting migraines around age 7 one or two a month at age 15 they started getting progressively longer longest one being 127 days. as i write this i...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What are my options for living in an apartment with neighbors that smoke?...The smell of cigarette smoke has been one of my biggest triggers for as long as I've had migraines (almost 20 years). Last year I moved to the Seattle area...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Trokendi XR...I'm currently taking 100mg Trokendi XR for chronic migraines. I used to be on regular Topamax 100mg but the side effects were too much and it didn't control my migraines...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Estradiol and migraines...Hi all, I am 55 yo menopausal woman. I had horrible migraines during perimenopause which have thankfully subsided now that I'm officially "paused." But I am considering estradiol cream for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
break glass in case of emergency...Getting a migraine is like getting your finger caught in a car door or hit with a hammer and hoping not to lose the nail. It hurts when you move...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Are migraines genetic?...My older brother and I both suffer from migraines. He has had epilepsy (Petite Mal and Grand Mal) for 20 years. We both get migraines that are often debilitating. My...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Migraines are the party guest that won't go home...I started getting migraines in college. Like the title implies, they have never left. Oh yes, they have fooled me into thinking they aren't coming back. They always do and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The battle of medication......About a month ago I visited my headache doctor again. They asked about trying to change my medication to a triptan because midrin is currently not removing all of the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Silent/Acephalgic Migraines Sufferers?...Hi! I've been getting silent migraines regularly for almost 4 years. It's hard to find information and advice on these since they are less common, but they are still incredibly...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
New sleep schedule?!...I know consistent sleep is crucial to avoiding migraines, but on Monday I start a new job where I'll have to wake up earlier than I'm used to, and tomorrow...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Navigating Let-Down Migraine...When flying on a plane, have you ever come in for a rough landing? Like hard enough that the plane bounced on the runway? Perhaps even bad enough that the...Reactions0reactionsComments92 comments
The tease of feeling good!...It is so wonderful when I feel well, strong, clear, energetic, happy that when I am in the ecstasy of those phases, it is all too easy to also let...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Started having migraines at age 30...So I was coming home from a wonderful vacation with my wife !!! A well deserved one!!! Two days later I wake up with a throbbing headache and cold went...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Doctors...I've had bad headaches since I was 15 yo, by the time I was in my late 20's my headaches never stoped, I'm now 55. I lived most of my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Major cognitive and memory problems during prodrome phase...I have CMD and after the Prodrome fades and the pain hits, and then the vomitting, I realize from talking to friends and family that there are some things, mostly...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
