Acupressure...Forty years ago I took an acupressure class. At the beginning of one session I began to get one of of my 21 hr. "take me to the ER" migraines...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
occipital neuralgia...2010, started having horrific migraines every 3 months. Previously happened once a year. Hospital everytime. They were stroke effect migraine-not loss of limb movement, but rather aphasia of speech, and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Breast Cancer and Migraine...In 2012 I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Breast Cancer and had a bilateral mastectomy and went through chemotherapy and Herceptin treatment. I then had a hysterectomy and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New Day, Same Headache...My story is not much different from everyone else's. I first got a migraine with aura, aphasia, and numbness on one side when I was 12. I got one or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraines and Driving?...Has anyone found that even when they aren't having a migraine they cannot drive? Like maybe their reaction times are slower or they get confused? I really would like to...Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
Migraine Relief at Tip of Thumb?...A local physician is utilizing deoxyhemoglobin vasodilator here as a method to immediately address migraine episodes but it will take 3 to 4 minute applications that are applied at the...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Does someone else have the same symptoms?...Hi I have migraines since I was 8 years old I'm 40 now and I always know when a migraine is coming with all the symptoms couple weeks ago I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Life of avoidance....I feel I spend my most of my life avoiding fun. I avoid places that will have me sitting in the sun, so no sporting events, no beach and no...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
We'll always be migrainuers....So, I finally got myself on a good abortive medications. No side effects that affect my productivity. No rebound headaches. It actually works the way I want it too, and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Whack-a-mole: Chasing Freedom from Pain...As we seek freedom from pain and related symptoms of migraine, it can end up feeling like we are playing a crazy and awful game of whack-a-mole. With a medicated...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Getting into College with Chronic Migraines...Our local community college will not allow my son to enroll because he has not taken the ACT. He has not taken the ACT because he has chronic migraines, anxiety...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Learning from Me, Take Care of You...Where to start on a personal story on migraines the beginning makes sense, but then again where am I today? I’ve avoided accepting migraines as debilitating. I’ve tried ignoring them...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Maybe you can help?...I have had a migraine for the weeks straight. The pain level goes from mild around 4 on pain scale to 9 where all I want to do is pull...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
My Story...I haven't posted in a while. A little background...I've suffered from migraines since I think 1995 so over 20 years. I started out taking aspirin until I started going overboard...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Searching for the right treatment path...My daughter (20) dealt with migraines when she was young 10-12 years old. After testing and various medications, it seemed to subside in high school for the most part....with the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Migraine and cysts...I would like to have the community's opinion about cysts and migraines. I know there is sometimes a link between migraines but it is a link I haven't made until...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
kratom crazy...I am 45 and I have suffered with migraine headaches since I was 36. I have seen many specialists and have had numerous MRI’s to no avail. I am was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My story......I got diagnosed with migraines in December 2016. My neurologist prescribed Tylex and Aleve for 1 week and it helped control the migraines. After that, would get occasional headaches few...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine History...I first off I want to thank KS for sending me to this site. She's an awesome person & a very blessed friend. I had my 1st migraine when I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I use to love smells, and now I hide from them...I am a bit desperate. I have been suffering from cluster and classic migraines for 9 years. My symptoms and triggers have evolved, or maybe I am becoming more aware...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
