When a Loved Event Becomes a Trigger...My hometown has a wonderful, well known early fall art and music fair called The Black Swamp Arts Festival. The Fest is nearing its 25 anniversary, and almost from its...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Takeaways from The Migraine Miracle Book...Note: These are my impressions after reading and applying Dr. Turknett’s recommendations. These are my personal opinions and responses to his book.(Turknett, Josh. The Migraine Miracle: A Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Ancestral...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
My Worst Migraine...I was diagnosed in 1999 with Migraines. I recall all my symptoms before being diagnosed. Light, sunlight, lights were so painful to me. I had numerous hospital visits. When I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
1 rough week leading to another?...I had the worse possible week last week (pushed too hard I know, was at the verge of a migraine the whole time but nothing came - yay!). Well hit...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Going dairy free...I have been trying several different things to help my migraine, both natural and prescription. At this point in my treatment I am looking for anything that can help me...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Solution...Hello - first time poster - long time sufferer :) There doesnt appear to be a 'cures' forum so I figured this would be the best spot. Im not suggesting...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Everyday Suffering...Next month will be 1 year of having a headache/migraine everyday. During this one year i have been to my primary for help who then turned me to a neurologist...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Lyrica withdrawal...Hello, I am currently coming off one of my preventative medications (lyrica) and struggling with what I think are withdrawal side effects. I have some dizziness and struggling to focus...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
I really did it yesterday :(...So yesterday morning I woke up and had some serious issues. My boyfriends dog took off when I let him out, my phone wasn't working, I was soooo tired (my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Oh my head...On average I get at least one migraine a week. This is an improvement from the three or four a week I used to live with. I make sure I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Migraine Fog...Hi, I'm new to the group. I have been getting migraines periodically for 35 years. A few times as a child, a few times while pregnant with my son, and...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Lasting Effects Months After Scintillating Scotoma?...I used to get migraines all the time as a kid/teenager and I've always had headaches and sensitivity to light/sound/smell etc. But there was a period of time where the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) as a preventative?...Hi everybody! My neuro just prescribed me olanzapine as a new attempt to find a preventative that might work for me. It's off label, the drug is typically a mood...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Looking for recommended migraine specialists in US...Hello, everyone! This is my first time posting here. I've been suffering with migraines for about 18 years, but they've gotten much more severe & frequent in the last 10...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Migraine from Cetain Head, Neck, or Shoulder Maneuvers...I should first state that my migraines are very strange, and may not be migraines at all but a vascular issue around my inner ears. I don't usually get headaches...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Triggered by Weather? This Medication May Help...It’s fall in Texas, which means one to two months of intense oscillations between 90+ degree, summer-like temperatures and 30-50 degree winter temperatures – all within the same week if...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
filing for SS disability...Has anyone filed for SSD disability lately for migraines? How long until you got a decision? I am pretty upset that I had to come to this point, but my...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
A Patient Voice in Clinical Trial Development?...As many of you may already know, a clinical trial is a research study that tests how safe and effective a new treatment, diagnostic test, or other medical intervention is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Using CBD for treating migraines...I've suffered migraines since 1972 and I have tried so many different medicines and none of them have helped. I currently get botox every three months and it has cut...Reactions0reactionsComments18 replies
Can We Talk About Bras?...Allodynia, or “central pain sensitization,” can make regular, everyday sensations feel painful. It's a part of living with migraine for many people, and it can turn ponytails, wool sweaters, and...Reactions0reactionsComments28 comments
