Migraine and Feelings of Despair....Hi all, I have suffered migraines since my teens, which got worse and chronic around menopause....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Alternative treatment for chronic migraine...what has worked very well for me is a medicine called finasteride. It is an antiandrogenic (5-alpha reductase inhibitor, with decreased serum dihydrotestosterone levels) that is used in severe cases...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronicTreatment
Migraine and Optic Nerve change...In the last month my migraine pain has become quite bad, to the point that I am going to ask my neurologist for different medication....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesChronicSide EffectsCoping
Migraines and Depo-Provera...My neurologist gave me Depakote, 125mg 3x daily; Fioricet w/Codeine, 2 pills every 4 hours for migraine; Imitrex, 100mg taken at the beginning of my migraine...Reactions0reactionsComments24 replies
Migraine and Barometric Pressure Change...Hello, I have found that my biggest trigger is barometric pressure changes. When the temperature drops an average of 20 degrees or more in the same day I am set...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesWeatherSymptomsTriggers
Abortives...Finally after years of taking over the counter meds, I was diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Lips going blue before migraine...Hi all, I just wondered if anyone had experience their lips going blue before a migraine? It’s just started happening to me and it’s a bit worrying....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Botox for Migraines...Has anyone tried Botox for migraine relief? I’ve seen mixed reviews online....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Non triptan pain relief??...I need help finding migraine pain relief medication....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Do others doubt if you really suffer from migraine?...Now not only did I succeed in making my migraine much worse but my action has made someone close to me question my migraine validity....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Any Help for Neck Muscle + Occipital Nerve Based Migraine?...But in my reading and research, I haven't seen much about this type of migraine. Any pointers?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Amovig rebound???...I have suffered with migraines (15-20 migraine days per month) for decades....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Migraine Basics: Finding the Right Care...Our Migraine Basics forum series features different questions for our community to learn more about each other's lives and journeys with migraine....Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesHealthcare TeamTips & AdviceAwareness
MigraLens..., but I still get the odd migraine (I have 20/20 vision, these glasses are purely to help reduce my migraines)....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Migraines becoming chronic...I’m terrified to go to sleep as I’ll wake up with a migraine. I’m terrified I’m taking too much Zomig, taking 2 tablets a day....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesChronicCoping
Migraines during pregnancy...have been using aspirin to keep them at bay and when they do happen I have been prescribed zolmitriptan by the doctors but that is only good for if the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAuraCoping
Work and migraines...My migraines interfere with my ''work''. When I have a migraine I can't go to work hence i won't get paid....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Menopause and Migraines...Can anyone verify if they know if migraines, normally triggered by monthly hormonal changes, are likely to stop during menopause?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Migraines and Exercise...When I have a morning migraine, after I take my Imitrex, I'm usually at about 85% by late afternoon. Don't feel great, but feel okay....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Living with Migraines...medicine I have to take if I have a migraine that day???...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
