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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions2repliesTreatment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1replyTreatment
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions3replies
Chronic pulsating temporal headache overnight...Hello, Now for 8 years I suffer from pulsating temporal headache, which always triggers overnight, it is in the right side of my head. No doctors have managed to help...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Digging Deeper into the Root Cause of my Migraines...Finding what triggers your migraines is no simple task. I am 45yrs old and still trying to pin-point the fundamental causes of my migraines. I get head-aches almost every day...reactions3comments
My new Internist: "There's no such thing as Chronic Migraine."...(Chronic Migraine since July 1984) Having lost my wonderful Internist to burn-out (she no longer practices), I was forced into a search for an Internist who accepted Medicare and Blue...reactions6comments
The scary truth of a migraine lifer...you may not care...I've fought the pain since puberty. It runs in the family through my mother's side. Thrill. As a small child I never understood why I was spanked to keep quiet...reactions4comments
What to Avoid Saying to Someone About Preventing Migraine...I recently attended a coaching workshop for health and wellness coaches. The women I had the privilege to meet while there overflow with optimism and sincerity. They are helpers, encouragers...reactions99comments
Disability Hearing Monday May 8th Prep Help Needed Please...I have my disability hearing Monday May 8th, and I'm obviously super nervous. This is my "murder trial" so to speak. Any prep advice would be so gratefully appreciated. My...reactions1reply
Losing Precious Time...Hi everyone. I'm am 52 years old and lucky enough to be married to my boyfriend/ best friend/ soul mate for the last 17 years. I've had migraines my entire...reactions8comments
Butterbur...Okay, I have FINALLY found something that works. B2 did little for me. Medical Marijuana has not solved the problem. However, there are studies available that show that the herb...reactions14replies
Do migraine medications help in relieving migraine symptoms other than pain?...I have been diagnosed with silent migraine last year and haven't been using medication yet. The consultations with the neurologist went rather weird which made me decide to not use...reactions2repliesTreatment
The Purse...A large, crossbody bag is the center of my life. It carries all my medications. It never leaves my side. And it's heavy. No one was really surprised when I...reactions2comments
Migraine and Mental Health...What has been your experience living with migraine and your mental health? Have you found effective ways to cope? What has been the most challenging aspects? Do you receive the...reactions15replies
