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...reactions1replySymptoms
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...reactions4repliesTreatment
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions6replies
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions8replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions18replies
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...reactions28comments
Don't get migraine when I have a cold or flu...Does anyone else experience this? When I get a prolonged illness (usually a cold turning into bronchitis that lasts ages), I notice I don't get my usual 1-2 migraines a...reactions1reply
Cold Baths...I've been on disability for migraines since 2010 and most of you know how resistant the government is for allowing a disability award to anyone for anything. This past year...reactions2comments
Can anyone recommend a preventative for migraine aura?...Hi, I can barely eat or breathe anything without it triggering my migraine aura, so thought it was time to try something new. Does anyone know of a preventative that...reactions2replies
Your Experience with Migraine and Heightened Sensitivity...We recently shared an article with you in the migraine community that talked about the potential link between sensory processing sensitivity and migraine. This can otherwise be translated to being...reactions14comments
Migraine.com Patient Perspective - Kratom...The kratom plant has received enormous attention over the last few months, primarily because the U.S. DEA proposed a Sept. 30 ban that would reclassify the previously legal herb as...reactions7comments
Migraines and Spina Bifida Occulta...Has anyone heard about migraines being caused by Spina Bifida Occulta? Trying to find information and can't... I would think there'd be some correlation between the two, especially since the...reactions1reply
Accommodation for Migraines...My daughter is in High School and about to graduate and go on to college. Presently, she is considered disabled and covered under section 504 of the disability act of...reactions2repliesTreatment
Not a typical migraine...Hi I am 38 and a mother of 4 children. I have had chronic headaches for years and suffered migraines occasionally. The beginning of this year I started having balance...reactions13comments
The Accountant movie - major strobe light scenes...Hi, Hoping that "triggers" is the appropriate place to post this. My migraines are triggered by flickering light (fluorescent lights, driving past trees with the sun shining through, light/ceiling fan...reactions2replies
What did you accomplish today?...When your day is lost to a migraine, and the pain and related symptoms sicken and paralyze you, it can feel as if you missed out on all the fun...reactions4comments
