the dark side of the light!!!...hi, aura for 30 years. like an explorer i have written down the result of my caring investigation: triggers: #1 light (screen of tv, laptop, tablet, etc) #2 working on...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Vision problems..migraine, anxiety, both???...Over the last several months, along with migraines that come and go in spurts, I now get visual disturbances that also come and go and induce anxiety which just makes...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Has anyone registered a pet as an ESA?...I'm working on registering my Dog as an Emotional Support Animal due to depression/anxiety related to chronic migraine. My property manager is threatening eviction because he is a pitbull. Has...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Drastic shift in Headaches...I'm a 35 year old female. I've been dealing with migraines since I was 17 years old. In my 20's they were severe, and I hopped from one Rx preventative/abortive...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Vision disturbances...help...Over the last several months, along with migraines that come and go in spurts, I now get visual disturbances that also come and go and induce anxiety which just makes...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
beer for migraine auras...I’ve been suffering with migraines for the past 30+ years. Like many people auras are the worst part of the experience. For me it starts with a “missing” piece in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Beer for auras...I've been suffering with migraines for the past 30+ years. Like many people auras are the worst part of the experience. For me it starts with a "missing" piece in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Thank You...It’s hard to concentrate but my head won’t stop wandering. Between the throbbing pain in my head and the bright lights I’m not doing so well today. My “invisible illness”...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
looking for help with CGRP therapy...i've heard and read a lot about this therapy but don't know anyone with real life experience with it...can anyone help. i've been a migraine sufferer for 38 years and...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesCGRP
Getting to Know Gretchen...We have an incredible team of contributors here at Migraine.com, and are introducing some of our newest members by highlighting their "Ask the Experts" questions from Migraine Awareness Month. Gretchen...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone experienced bladder urgency after Botox injections?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Video- Thanks Let Down Migraine......After a stressful, yet productive, three weeks of travel, I got an aura out of nowhere the day after I flew back home across the country. I was so proud...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Would you take your dr saying you looked strung out personally?...Yesterday I saw my neurologist as my attacks have been getting worse the last few weeks. At the end of our appointment he commented that the last few times I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Motivation / Guilt...Hi, I've had migraines my entire life and just recently have been diagnosed with chronic pain. I am having a very hard time. It's hard for me to fulfill an...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Microcirculation therapy for migraine...Hi guys! I'm a fellow sufferer of constant migraine. It's getting worse and I experience it daily. Was wondering if you guys have tried microcirculation therapy? I stumbled upon research...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Lessons Learned: Using the Spoon Theory to Prioritize My Health...If you don't know the Spoon Theory, you should read it. It was written by Christine Miserandino. She talks about explaining dealing with chronic illness, using "spoons" as an analogy...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Has anyone had experience tapering off fioricet?...I've had a few doctors tell me to go cold turkey but that's not an option. If anyone knows of a pain management specialist or any other resource I'd be...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Why you need to prioritize your health today...This video is for those who know they have been delaying taking care of themselves and their migraine disease. So please watch: Lag is inevitable, but as I explained, the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I know you just told me this... but......Another story? Another story! Okay, the most embarrassing thing about migraines hands down is the memory issues. I can't remember people's names anymore. I often find myself saying, "I remember...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Got my first ever migraine... what's the chance of it happening again?...I was a little confused about this... I'm 21 years old and had never had a migraine until yesterday (my head still hurts lol...). I had always assumed I couldn't...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
