From Childhood to Adulthood: A Journey Through Decades of Migraine Attacks...It’s been about 35 years that I’ve lived with migraine. My first attack was in elementary school when the teacher – and school nurse – thought I just didn’t want...reactionscomments
Reference to illness in a holiday card...Hi, friends! My husband and I were picking out Father's Day cards today, and we were surprised to find a card that referenced chronic illness. Something to the effect of:...reactions5repliesAwarenessCopingFriends & Family
Sumatriptan and sun sensitivity ...I’ve had migraines since childhood, I’m now 50.. for the last 11/12 years whenever I’ve been on holiday in the summer to a place where the sun is strong I...reactions7replies
What foods trigger your migraines?...I stay away from msg, and chocolates and nitrates/nitrites, but what other foods tend to set you off? I’ve been migraine free for months and all of a sudden I...reactions7repliesDiet & Nutrition
Phrases to Describe YOUR Migraine Experience...The way we discuss and describe migraine can be so individual to our experiences. Some people find that certain terms and phrases contribute to the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding migraine...reactionscomments
experiences in MOS, or not responding to RIZATRIPTAN, after discontinuing years of,sumatriptans???...reactions1reply
Bacterial Meningitis and the Skull-Crushing Migraine That Ensued...I’ve struggled with migraines for most of my life. I’ve gone though periods of time where they were manageable, and there have been times where I’ve been down and out...reactionscomments
Spinal Cord/Neuro Stimulators...I would love to hear from the community about experiences with SCS. I did a trial for the Nevro back in 2019 that was unsuccessful. In 2023 I did a...reactions4repliesSurgeryChronicTips & Advice
Relief…. Finally After 40 Years...My first migraine was at age 10. Migraine frequency and intensity increases significantly after age 40 (3-4 a week with intensity, 6-10... with 8 landing you in the emergency room)...reactions1reply
Thunderclap Headaches...Back in October of 2023 I was diagnosed with thunderclap headaches, which feel like a freight train going through my head. Instead of my husband consoling me, he stood there...reactions16replies
Really?...Most of my family gatherings are outside because heat always triggers my migraines. It seems like I have one every time I see my family. I don't announce it, but...reactions1reply
Nortriptyline 10 mg...Does anyone take this medication. I am worried about the side effects e.g. weight gain and sensitivity to sunlight?...reactions1reply
Have had chronic migraine for 7 months but only recently extremely nauseous, not sure what to eat. ...reactions2replies
Finding What Preventive Treatments Work Unintentionally...Within the journey to manage ongoing (chronic) migraine, sometimes unexpected discoveries occur. I had one such discovery when my normal regimen of migraine preventive medicines was unintentionally paused due to...reactionscomments
I Just Got Diagnosed With Migraine, Now What?...Sometimes the diagnostic journey has many twists and turns. Other times, it is simple. When I was diagnosed with migraine it wasn’t that difficult to get the diagnosis. I told...reactionscomments
Ajovy Monthly Injections ...After adding Ajovy monthly Injections to the Botox Injections every three months it has really decreased my migraine days and intensity!...reactions4repliesBotox
Join the Conversation: Popular Forums on Migraine Relief Tips & Tricks...For several years, the forums section of Migraine.com has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about life with migraine. These forums also have been...reactions1comment
Botox...Has anyone had any issue taking the Botox injections that are not listed as possible side effects?...reactions7repliesBotox
Depakote Infusion for Migraine...After trying several as needed, monthly, and daily medications to try to break my cycle of chronic migraine attacks, my neurologist told me the next thing we were going to...reactions2comments
Does anyone else have symptoms like this...I would like to find out if anyone has similar symptoms to me. I am drained physically, mentally and financially and I want to stop wasting money on the wrong...reactions4replies
