Hiring the Right Doctor...You’ve probably heard that if you have migraine, the best kind of doctor is a headache specialist. You’ve probably also heard that there aren’t very many of them, you’ll probably...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Total Med Switch. Not Sure What to Expect?...I was on Zonegran (100 mg up to 300 mg) for a little over a year as a migraine preventative and it did nothing. In fact, I truly believe it...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
Prodome length vs severity...Anyone notice a trend with their prodrome symptoms and severity or length of migraine symptoms? I've had a rough go the last few months (chronic headaches every day and many...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What life?...I'm 43. A young 43. For all intents and purposes I look totally fine. I'm seemingly healthy and take pride in my appearance. But I hurt all day, every day...Reactions0reactionsComments43 comments
My millenial 'candid' migraine story and tips, hashtags included...Hello everyone, I'd like to share my story and hopefully some survival tips with you. I am a 29 y/o female and I started having vertigo attacks around the age...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Life with migraines-needing help from others...I have been living with migraines for about 15 years and I am currently in my last year of college. I am creating my capstone project around living with migraines...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Moving to help migraines?...Has anyone gone as far as to move to try to help their migraines, and did it help? I live in Utah, USA. This is high altitudes, crappy air quality...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Seasoned migraneurs.... please help! At my wits end...I've been suffering from crippling migraines since I was 12 years old. I am now 46. My migraines used to be only surrounding my monthly period but for the last...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Holding on for a miracle...I have tried everything for my migraines and nothing helps. I get some relief for short periods – then I work like mad to make up for the “lazy days”...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I have No life...Hello My name is Yesenia and I been suffering from Migraine over one year and i have too say the i have no live because is painful to goo through...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Migraine Mystery...I have been a primary care health care provider in the field of Oriental Medicine for almost 40 years. I have been very successful in treating patients with various types...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Out of options!...I am 32 yrs old and in the last 3yrs I have been hospitalized about 3 times once for a full 2 wks. My migraines are extremely bad I have...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Pain Scale Predicament...Ask any person who deals with pain how they feel about the 0-10 pain scale commonly used in doctor's offices and hospitals, and you will likely get a very colorful...Reactions0reactionsComments81 comments
New 1st post looking for help please...HI, I have a headache nearly everyday, which I didn't take much notice of as my symptom of lightheadiness and floating feeling is worse than the headache. I could get...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Almost constant headaches...I'm going to give a brief explanation of my medical history, doctors I've seen and some questions. Sorry for the lengthy post but I just have a lot of questions...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Anticipatory Anxiety...I apologize but this is a stream of consciousness type of post because I just had five bed-ridden migraine days in the past 8 and am too tired to edit...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Migraine Day Rant...I knew today I'd have a migraine. Long story short, I've gotten really good and figuring them out based on my pre-migraine symptoms. I've been having them the past few...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Scary Migraine with Aura...Typing this sitting up in bed and feeling like a complete invalid, a failure at life, a caution to be around (who knows when one will strike) and a massive...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Chronic Pain and Epilepsy...I have been treated for tension headaches and migraines since 2009. I have tried antimigraines, analgesics, muscle relaxants, nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory and steroids, ssnri antidepressants and obviously acetaminophen and aspirin. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
The difference between complaining and stating a fact...I try not to complain about my Migraines, as a matter of fact for years my coworkers never knew that I suffered from them. The reason I never said anything...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
