why can't the doctors figure out what is wrong?...She has been to Jefferson U, Hershey Medical, etc for help, but to no avail...and no real diagnosis...other than "you say it hurts, lets try this"....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Can Someone Tell me what my Neurologist office is doing?...The last time I sent back nasty email asking don't you guys know there are side effect, why do you keep doing this to me then telling me Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
MigraLens...I still get the odd migraine (I have 20/20 vision, these glasses are purely to help reduce my migraines)....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
migraine deja vu...Very scary, I feel nausea after and allways have to cry a bit. That first day it starts with a lot of swallowing reflex mostly during the...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAuraTreatmentHormones
Newbie-wanted to ask about hommade benzocaine/lidocaine blocks...I talked to my dr about it and he was supportive , but couldnt really prescribe for it....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
I am curious in this migraine world, how many have had a spinal tap?...There is nothing left to be done for me. I had a spinal tap, and no it is not painful, not like the old days....Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Can’t resist pinching forehead...It doesn’t happen very often, but when the migraine is intense and the triptan is not working, while I have to wait for my pain killer Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Feverfew (Tanacet)...(Im 40 year old male) When I got the Migraines in my teens I took Tanacet Feverfew (herbal Labs make) which seemed to help but sadly they...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
What' your experience with Ajovy or Propranolol as a preventive...I don't like the idea of a daily med but migraines have become too frequent. Rescue meds are Naratriptan and Ubrelvy. They work most of the time....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesChronicCGRPTreatment
Topiramate for Vestibular Migraines...If it doesn't work, the doctor really wants to try me on Klonopin, but I am wholeheartedly against it because it is addictive an not meant Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
bifocals for the first time...I recently had to "upgrade" to bifocals. Due to partial right visual field loss, I was told I should get lined bifocals as opposed to progressive....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Chronic Migraines - 8th Day Straight...I've missed a lot of work, been to the ER for treatment, and have been to my doctor for medicine adjustments....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
Benefiting from migraine effect on senses ...Obviously i suffer from migraine, therefore i am here, but whenever i have an attack, i keep wondering of one thing, is there a way to apply the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Medication stop working?...I've been to a few headache doctors and am in the middle of finding a new one. I've tried several pain meds, with no relief....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
traveling head pain...But now I get tra velling pains around the front and sides. I use Emgality 1x/ month and reyvow for onset. I am not sure why the pattern...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Voltaren Gel...I have seen some references to other doctors prescribing Voltaren for migraines, but I'm wondering why it is not more widely used?...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTreatment
Tips for a long lasting migraine and puffy eye?...s still there and now I have a swollen eyelid too - is this normal, and does anyone know of any ways to resolve this?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
Started a Facebook support group....If you need to vent, I almost always respond to posts within 24 hours. https://www.facebook.com/groups/themigraineguy/...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How do you deal with ignorant people?...Obviously, for those here who experience migraine often, they do not simple leave with ibuprofen, and we can't function/work normally (as they do!)...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Major cognitive and memory problems during prodrome phase...Some days this site is the only thing that comforts me because I know I'm not alone....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies