Propanalol...Can anyone advise on effectiveness of this drug and the side effects. I have been prescribed a low dosage building as we go. I suffer chronic migraines (over 10 a...reactions1reply
The Emotional Turmoil and Fallout of Fighting to Regain Disability Coverage...Holly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and what...reactions7comments
Glossary of Terms Used by the FDA...The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses specific terms related to their work or the work of scientists. Here is a look at some words and phrases you may...reactionscomments
When was the last time you changed or tried a new migraine treatment?...Sometimes it can feel like the path of migraine treatment is so windy and confusing. One minute, you're on a treatment regimen, and the next, you have to add something...reactions178repliesTreatment
4 Phrases That Help When I Have A Migraine...Once my migraine starts, nothing can stop the pain. Oh, I’ve tried all the things and even some extra things like ice baths and headstands. (I definitely wouldn’t try the...reactionscomments
How do you feel about your current migraine treatment plan? ...Is your plan working for you? Have you had to try multiple types of medication to get to where you are now? What has your experience been like searching for...reactions235repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Is this a migraine??...Hello All, I'm asking for some insight as to what may have hit me this week. My husband and daughter deal with migraines on a fairly regular basis and my...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Keeping Ice Packs Cold...When I’m in the throes of a migraine attack, I want my dark, quiet bedroom, rescue medication and a super cold ice pack. Just as I am comforted by laying...reactions147comments
Can't understand what it is.......This one can be a long one, I am a 18 year old science student. I have been daily headaches for past 8 years, not been lucky enough to have...reactions3repliesDiagnosisCopingChronic
Try, Try Again with Migraine Medication...After a long wait to get an appointment, I finally got back into the office with my neurologist. They didn’t lay a hand on me, though, the entire appointment. No...reactions5comments
Stiffness and "Cracking" fingers & back...My name is Sheri. My first migraine happened when I was in 3rd grade, sitting at my desk in school. I am now in my mid 50's and am still...reactions6replies
Has anyone had problems with angina after using triptans?...Today, for the first time, 10 minutes after taking my 100 mg sumatriptan with two Aleve, I experienced an angina attack that lasted for about an hour off and on...reactions2repliesChronicSide EffectsBotox
How A Doctor Giving Up on Me Led to Better Care Somewhere Else...Everyone is naïve at the beginning of their headache journey. Before I found a headache specialist and wrote a book on cluster headaches, I foolishly believed in a cure. My...reactionscomments
chronic small vessel ischemic disease...I have had migraines for over 35 years and my MRI I just had says I have chronic small vessel ischemic disease that is worse than the last MRI, which...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
Frenamezumab...Hi, can somebody help me. Can i take my injection Frenamezumab ( Ajovi) 5 days earlier? The last one doesn't work anymore and we going on vacation. I can't reach...reactions1replyTreatment
Can I take both same day?...I took the wrong meds cause Im not home. 2 Excedrin migraine. Wonder if I can go get my real meds and take them too? I'm confused 😕...reactions2replies
Migraine and fever...Hi, for the past 3 days I have had a very strange fever. Chills are so bad I am shaking like crazy. The weather and pressure has been so up...reactions4repliesCoping
A useful tip for constipation...If you're anything like me, you've experienced constipation from time to time. Certain medications and conditions can create havoc in this area. I'd like to share one of the ways...reactions2repliesDiet & NutritionCGRPSide Effects
Migraines after Thyroidectomy...Hi my husband has had debilitating migraines for the last several years. They started after he had part of his thyroid removed because of a growth but we are not...reactions2replies
