New Year, new thread... Same frustrations ;)...Happy, healthier 2017, everyone! Let's hope this is the year more of us find workable and lasting strategies, and can get back to actively pursuing the lives we want to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
To Cry or Not to Cry?...It’s easy to find research espousing the benefits of a good cry. According to Dr. Judith Orloff of Psychology Today, continuous crying (i.e. the emotional kind as opposed to the...Reactions0reactionsComments35 comments
help with emotional struggles related to chronic illness...I've been really struggling with the emotional aspect of chronic illness and was hoping someone on here might have some tips on how to cope. I've tried talking to a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Pat...I began to get migraines at age 25. They became progressively worse, often lasting 3 days. My family suffered as I could keep going at work but had to collapse...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Exercise Triggers?...So, I read exercise is a trigger, and I have a problem. My migraine medicine makes me hungry. Migraines make me hungry. Plus I really like exercise. So not only...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How Do You Break a Migraine That Won’t Stop?...A frustrated, worried reader asked us: “I’ve had this same migraine for two weeks. This has never happened to me before. How do I break this?” This problem can happen...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Himalayan salt lamps...Any experiences? I read that they might help with migraines because they release anions in the air. They're kind of expensive though. Are they really worth it? I'm considering getting...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Migraine and the Full Moon...It began with a post I saw on Facebook from someone in one of my migraine support groups. "Is it just me??" It began. "I looked back over my pain...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Little rant...I am new here I am 19 years old and been suffering from migraines and head aches sense I was six. At ten I started suffering from chronic heads and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
My Story...I previously wrote about the weather affecting my migraines, but after reading the other stories I would Like 2 add this: I am 59 yrs old & the older I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Panicking...I've been dealing with chronic migraine for two years. However, about six months or so ago, my typical migraine pattern changed. It felt strange and different, which made me feel...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Why do we judge each other?...We’ve all heard it: people questioning whether or not the condition is real. And if they even believe there is such a thing as migraine, many still can’t fathom the...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Can Hair Coloring Trigger Migraine?...Our readers ask some of the best questions. This one is so good that the answer deserves to be shared with everyone. "I stopped coloring my hair. Now my migraines...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Rx Ideas?...I began having chronic migraines (I'm guessing) a little over a year ago. They have become either numerous enough or rapid enough or something where there doesn't seem to be...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatment
My Wish for Migraineurs for the Holidays...Like many of you, I suspect we all once looked forward to the holidays. Before we all got migraines. It is still a difficult season for me as I miss...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
MOH or Chronic Migraine/Botox...Hi I am wondering how to differentiate chronic migraine from MOH? For years I had episodic migraines. On December 2,2015 I ended up in the ER with the worst migraine...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Strobe Effect...Does anyone have issues with strobe effects triggering migraine? On my morning commute, I have to deal with tree shadows going across the highway, causing a strobe effect. And I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Hope Lost...My update is pretty much straight forward. After many doctors and trying everything I have to live with this for the rest of my life. I've tried everything from Botox...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The truth about chronic migraines...People think that the worst part about migraines is the pain, and they're right. It is, mostly. Here's something I haven't shared with my friends or family. I don't want...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Injectable DHE 45?...Hi: Injectable DHE 45 has been out of stock for months and is rumored to be on the street in pharmacies soon. Has anyone seen it yet or filled a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
