Recently diagnosed with Hemiplegic Migraine ...After several ER visits and many more neurology visits, I have been formally diagnosed with Hemiplegic Migraine. I am a 47 year-old female and haven't had any migraine in the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Tips for managing exams with migraines...I get migraines and another type called hemiplegic migraines, both knock me down for a few days while I recover and with exams coming up I wondered if anyone had...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
CO2 level awareness reduced my chronic severe migraines by 90%...I started using a mini portable CO2 monitor and I quickly realized whenever levels rose to 900-1000ppm (parts per million), that my migraine pain would be greatly increased. I was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Not Just Pain...When I say I am in pain, it’s not just pain, but a culmination of various sensations. If it were just pain, it wouldn’t have bothered me this much in...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Need a specs list in headaches fromAvm worse after gammma knife...My 27 yo friend has a history of migraines which are much worse since she was diagnosed with an inoperable cerebral AVM and had gamma knife incapacitated. We are trying...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Gift Giving Guide for Migraine Relief...It’s no secret that living with a chronic condition like migraine can be expensive. There are the obvious expenses of copays for endless doctor’s appointments, MRIs, and prescriptions. But there’s...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Day in the Sun and the Vomiting and Migraine That Followed...Have you ever had a migraine that left you completely confused? I recently had the most confusing migraine attack. From attempting to determine the trigger and trying to understand some...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
When Insurance Stands in the Way of Your Healthcare...I am fortunate to have health insurance. I realize that’s a blessing and a privilege. Some years it’s been covered by an employer, other years, I paid out of pocket...Reactions0reactionsComments96 comments
Need Help/Advice On If What I Am Dealing With Are Migraines...I have had constant pressure in my head and face since July of this year. It is everyday from when I wake up to when I go to bed making...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosisResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
My Anesthesia Triggered Migraine Attack...Last week, I had major surgery under anesthesia. This was the second time in the last year I'd needed to be put under anesthesia and it was the second time...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Frequent Bed Rest...Two days ago, I went outside my home for 4.5 hours. I had fun at the mall and the mini zoo nearby. I gave myself a treat of americano after...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Changing Therapy: How I Started Vyepti...Changing therapy regimens has always been extremely stressful for me. Over the years, my body has proven to be quite resistant to various therapy regimens. It is one of the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Is the Difference Between a Primary and Secondary Headache?...There is a wide variety of reasons you may develop a headache, from headache disorders to medicine side effects to symptoms of other health issues. Experts divide headaches into two...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Managing Migraine at School...Imagine trying to concentrate on a math problem while your head is throbbing, and bright lights feel like lasers piercing your eyes. This is a reality for many children, adolescents...
Why I'm Afraid of "Jinxing" Myself Into a Cluster Headache Cycle...The world of episodic cluster headaches is a weird one. For several weeks or months of the year, we face insurmountable pain. We are desperate to stop the attacks, even...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
migraine deja vu...Hello everyone, I am so happy I found this forum! I hope to find more people who have the same symptoms as me , I am searching for answers for...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAuraTreatmentHormones
Looking for a migraine specialist in Florida...I live on St Croix in the US Virgin Islands and looking for a referal of a migraine specialist at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida. Does anyone have a recommandation...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronic
Traveling Migraineur: A Poem...Was this a good idea after three decades Of not experiencing something obnoxious? Just for me, not for anybody else. I am me, they are them. The desire to leave...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Proactive Planning and Pacing: Managing Chronic Migraine...When we experience migraine, it can be easy to respond to the condition in a reactive way. The pain arises, we react. However, with chronic migraine, it may help to...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
How It All Started...I was being woken up by my sister to get in the bath and get ready to school. "Please just leave me to sleep," I said as she kept tapping...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments