getting SSDI for migraines...My neurologist and pain specialist has deemed me as 100% disabled based on the fact (among others) that I am a unreliable employee....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Trifecta of Frustration...I have a really high pain tolerance, as I suspect most of you do too, so honestly it’s not the pain that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Symptoms but infrequent pain...I seem to have many of the listed symptoms of migraine, but don't get the painful headaches regularly....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Migraine and body pain?...Both my teen son and I struggle with what we call migraines, but it is more than just headache pain....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis
Migraines and neck pain...Most recently read from a few doctors that neck pain is a symptom of an oncoming migraine....Reactions0reactionsComments58 repliesBotoxTriggersSymptoms
Do I see a little hope? Oh no, never mind...I managed most of my life with abortive meds, but as I got older there was nothing to "abort" the pain was constant....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Desperate - Chronic, 24/7 Headache...Doctor's current proposed next steps: - Steroids (prednisone for a week in hopes of breaking headache cycle) -Continued diagnostics (MRA of brain to look...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Right side temple headache...It helps, it reduces the discomfort\pain level from a ten down to about a 4 or a 5....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How long does it take to recover from Triptan overuse?...Triptans (now using Zomig or Maxalt) seem to be the only way to stop the pain, but perhaps by now it's Medication Overuse Headache...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTreatment
How do you keep a job with having frequent migraines...A few years ago I moved to the US from Belgium, where the system is different and you can't just get fired or penalized...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
only my 2nd migraine ever, so far 4 days without stopping, not sure what to do...How much longer should I wait to see if it gets better before going in to the ER again? Thanks for your help!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Prolonged headaches/struggle to treat - suggestions?...Brain CT came back clear, as did blood work and urine (except for low Vitamin D - doctor said that can cause headaches apaprently)....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceTreatment
Need advice on next step...I feel like the migraines are caused from a lack of oxygen entering the brain....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Are These Migraines or Something Else?...sensation, mind fog, and I don't know what else....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Botox for Muscle Spasms?...Has anyone ever heard of this or has any experience with it? Thanks!...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesBotoxChronic
Jaw, lip and tongue numbness...I dreamt about vomiting into a basin, the vomiting trigger being some object that was in the basin in the dream....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptoms
Has anyone else on Earth experienced this odd migraine symptom?...After I vomit, the pain starts to recede and I can go to sleep....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
New to the Forums - Daily Head pains. Need help....Again, headaches where a thing with me before this infection ravaged me, but this seemed to have opened the floodgate of pain....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
New and Interesting Migraine...A few days later and I still feel the pulsating headache on the left side of my head, coming and going. Again, the pain is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Emgality missed dose (maybe)- do loading dose again?...It has been a month and is time for my next dose. Should I try to do the loading dose of 2 injections again, Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCGRP