Alternative to Cambia?...I'm looking for others that have had good experiences with low grade rescue medications. I was given Cambia (diclofenac potassium) by my (yes board certified headache specialist) neurologist about a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Life...I got my first migraine when I was 12 years old. I was shopping with my stepmother and stepsister at a craft store when I started feeling a searing pain...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Scabs...Since I last wrote, I have been reading so many insightful essays and stories on Migraine.com. It has been helpful and validating; but, at the same time, sometimes, when I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Heather...I can never remember a time without Migraine. As a little girl I felt like I lived on the wrong planet. My school friends were planning things, having fun. My...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hemiplegic migraines...I Am a 43yr old that was diagnosed with Hemiplegic migraine in 2016 but have been going there this since 2013 when I thought I had a Tia. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Rizatriptan (or just Triptan) Side Effects...After taking Rizatriptan 10mg 3 times in the 24 hour span (the maximum), exceeding the maximum, or reaching the maximum for several days, has anyone noticed that the following day/days...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Migraines, smells, and shingles...I have suffered from migraines all my life. The most persistent trigger for me is odors. (Even when I was 4 years old I begged people not to wear perfume...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Trokendi XR (topiramate)...Trokendi XR (topiramate) is a prescription drug used for the preventative treatment of migraine in people ages 12 and older. It is a type of drug known as an anticonvulsant...
Please help with persistent migraine...I have Hx migraine, hormone related. Son Dx at age 13. Now 14. Migraine with aura on Jan 23. Still going on. 4 ED visits, 2 hospital stays. . Occipital...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
Stacking the Deck In Your Favour...I have chronic migraine. I've always looked for that 'trigger' that got me. Somehow I got caught up in thinking that if I could find that one thing that set...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
PERSPECTIVE...I think my story is unique compared to others because, first, I have Hemiplegic Migraines which is considered rare by the Department of Rare Disease. Second, my husband was diagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My amazing family!...I have had migraines since I was 18 and I am 57.My migraines are from a variety of reasons injury, light and stress.I have a very difficult time managing my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When Reaching For the Stars Lands You in a Ditch...Finding a balance between work and self-care can be difficult for people who are the perfect picture of health. I know, because I used to be one of them! I’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Best hair removal...Hi, I have chronic migraines and am always really sensitive to smells and very sensitive skin. Has anyone discovered the best way to remove hair on upper lip. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Invisible illness...I have suffered with chronic migraines since the age of 11 years old. I was always told throughout puberty that I would grow out of having chronic migraines. However I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Medicare Rx Requirements...I went to call in a Rx for the antidepressant I'm on to help with the migraine, only to be told that the doctor needed to see me. He just...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
My migraine and cyclothymia (bipolar) diagnosis...Hi im a UK member but all the stories are so identifiable for me.. I first had chronic migraine in 2014 and was admitted in to a psychiatric ward and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Worse possible day...So today was my long awaited appointment. 26 months to see a headache specialist in Calgary, AB. We are suppose to have one of the top headache clinics in North...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Tips for Diagnosing Causes and Finding Solutions...Dear Migraine.com Community, My name is Julius and I am currently serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. I am actually asking this with regards to my girlfriend, another...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Preventatives and MOH...Hi everyone- I have suffered from migraines for about 20 years, however, it has only been the past 2.5-3 years that they have been chronic. I have been seeing a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
