Speech Aura...Recently I had my most severe migraine, started with visual aura and then my speech became garbled, my hand was cold and odd. Ended up in the ER where they...reactions7repliesAura
What A Migraine Feels Like to Me...My four year old daughter got a wooden music set for her birthday this spring and it haunts me. The way her tiny delicate hands pound away at the drum...reactionscomments
Appearances Matter...Migraine has been my companion now for 5 decades with a spotty treatment success history. I have been married for 4 decades and I realize it is no picnic for...reactions5repliesDepressionIntimacy & Relationships
From Full-Blown Migraine Attacks to Twinges...I’ve lived with migraine disease since my childhood, and one of the hardest parts is not knowing when I might become debilitated. Even before my diagnosis, I instinctually knew that...reactionscomments
Is Sumatriptan injectable being discontinued?...I've been using Sumatriptan injectable ever since it became the generic for Imitrex. (at least 20 years) Now my pharmacy is unable to fill it. The pharmacist tells me it...reactions26repliesTreatment
Migraine limb pain syndrome?...Hi, just wondering if anyone has experience with something called migraine limb pain syndrome?? It is being explored as a possible diagnosis for my child who has been suffering from...reactions1reply
The Intertwined Struggle: The Migraine and Insomnia Relationship...It is the middle of the night, and I am wide awake. At this point, I have given up on falling back asleep at this moment. I left my bed...reactionscomments
Propanalol...Can anyone advise on effectiveness of this drug and the side effects. I have been prescribed a low dosage building as we go. I suffer chronic migraines (over 10 a...reactions1reply
The Emotional Turmoil and Fallout of Fighting to Regain Disability Coverage...Holly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and what...reactions7comments
Glossary of Terms Used by the FDA...The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses specific terms related to their work or the work of scientists. Here is a look at some words and phrases you may...reactionscomments
When was the last time you changed or tried a new migraine treatment?...Sometimes it can feel like the path of migraine treatment is so windy and confusing. One minute, you're on a treatment regimen, and the next, you have to add something...reactions130repliesTreatment
4 Phrases That Help When I Have A Migraine...Once my migraine starts, nothing can stop the pain. Oh, I’ve tried all the things and even some extra things like ice baths and headstands. (I definitely wouldn’t try the...reactionscomments
How do you feel about your current migraine treatment plan? ...Is your plan working for you? Have you had to try multiple types of medication to get to where you are now? What has your experience been like searching for...reactions222repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Is this a migraine??...Hello All, I'm asking for some insight as to what may have hit me this week. My husband and daughter deal with migraines on a fairly regular basis and my...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Keeping Ice Packs Cold...When I’m in the throes of a migraine attack, I want my dark, quiet bedroom, rescue medication and a super cold ice pack. Just as I am comforted by laying...reactions144comments
Can't understand what it is.......This one can be a long one, I am a 18 year old science student. I have been daily headaches for past 8 years, not been lucky enough to have...reactions3repliesCopingChronicDiagnosis
Try, Try Again with Migraine Medication...After a long wait to get an appointment, I finally got back into the office with my neurologist. They didn’t lay a hand on me, though, the entire appointment. No...reactions5comments
Stiffness and "Cracking" fingers & back...My name is Sheri. My first migraine happened when I was in 3rd grade, sitting at my desk in school. I am now in my mid 50's and am still...reactions6replies
Has anyone had problems with angina after using triptans?...Today, for the first time, 10 minutes after taking my 100 mg sumatriptan with two Aleve, I experienced an angina attack that lasted for about an hour off and on...reactions2repliesChronicSide EffectsBotox
