What a struggle...But that would be a very one sided view, "what a struggle." I'm sure we are here because we do just that. I have suffered from Migraines maybe since I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
First timer needing some major advice. PLEASE HELP ME...Hi all, I am a first time sufferer and currently I just feel so lifeless... My migraine occurred very suddenly, 10 minutes before o left for work. I've never had...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Migraine...Hi there Migraine sufferers, I came across this site while trying to research the causes of migraines and thought I would tell my story. I was involved in an accident...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
People think a migrqine is just a simple bad headache we get over in an hr or two !!...I am so tired of people not taking my CHRONIC Migraines seriously.I did have 2 cervical neck spinal surgeries front and the back.My neck was fractured by a CHIROPRACTOR !!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How do people work a Full Time Job with Migraines?...I have a fairly good job in London 9-5.30 5 days a week in an office environment. 7 months ago I moved closer to London to reduce my commute (and...Reactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Verapamil 180 MG...Is anyone on Verapamil? My doctor put me on this for my migraines two months ago. It helps a little in that it has cut the occurrence of the migraines...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Is it a Migraine or ongoing headach...Hi, I've been having migraines without aura for almost a year now but I don't have a typical cycle of a migraine. Instead, I wake up with a headache and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
It Never Stop...I had intermittent migraines from 1965 to 2006. I could go from 3-6 months migraine free and then it would hit and totally control my life for a week of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What it is like for me living with chronic migraine....Where to start, well it sucks first off but that’s a little bit too general of a statement for any practical use. Let’s try this instead; I’ll start with describing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Help Me Please - I am experiencing a lot of different headaches...On January 14th 2016 I woke up (after just recovering from a bad flu) with a dull ache type headache. I was assured that it was just the flu, but...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Why You Should Tell Your Migraine Story...In a writing class recently the teacher brought up something I hadn't considered. He talked about why stories are important. From Greek myths and the Epic of Gilgamesh to Star...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
UK access to IV abortives?...Hi there, I have had a epic 9-day status migrainousus and spent a day in hospital trying to get rid of it. But they won’t give me any IV medication...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Can't get IV abortives at A&E in the Uk. Help....I have had a epic 9-day status migrainousus and spent a day in hospital trying to get rid of it. But they won't give me any IV medication - no...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Working a Full Time Job with Migraines?...I work a full time office based job 5 days a week 9-5.30 in London. I have always suffered with migraines, however felt my 2 hour stressful commute probably didnt...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Alcohol...While I'm not a frequent drinker I do like to have a drink if I'm out socially. Vodka seems to be the alcohol that causes the fewest migraines but sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Help...About 10 years ago I was having symptoms that no one could explain!!! not even the 3 neurologist I had seen. I now know its called aura. flashing bright lights...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Activity Caused Migraines - Am I an alien?...Okay - so I had a sporadic migraine or two growing up with totally different aura's (one "falling golden coins" one black spot of no vision, and the more frequent...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
From a male perspective...I have been part of the Migraine.com community for better than a year and have used this site as a place to read articles about people who have/are experiencing similar...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Migraines and different auras...I am 33 years old and have been having migraines since about the age of 12. These have always began with a 30 minute aura of blurryness and tunnel vision...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Advice wanted. Does anyone here get this side effect?...Hi, my name is Sarah. I have come here really hoping to get some advice regarding medication. Since being diagnosed with MAV I have tried Propranolol, which did work (for...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTreatment
