Trifecta of Frustration...Hi Everyone, I am new to this site, but like so many migrainers, I'm not new to pain. My frustration doesn't just include migraines unfortunately (if one can even say...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
It is more blessed to give...Sometimes I take my migraine knowledge for granted. Not too many years ago, I was the one searching for answers. In a random twist of fate, I stumbled into the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I Need Your Help Please!...I'm almost 70yrs. I've been dealing with migraines for 50yrs. In 1993 I was working for a Dr. in FP. Our drug rep brought in a Imitrex Injectable for me...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Detoxing - Imitrex and OTC Medication: Rebound and Medication Overuse Headache...Hi, My name is Rachelle and I am addicted to Sumatriptan (Imitrex), Advil, Tylenol, and Tylenol with Codeine (T1.) I was first prescribed Imitrex when I was 21 years old...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesTreatment
Colonoscopy - Prep through Recovery...Hi Everyone: This is my first post in the forum. I have battled migraines since I was 16. I am 50 now and can still remember that first one. I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
I Know a Migraine Attack is Coming on When......Without a visual aura, it can be hard to tell when a migraine attack is coming on. These symptoms let me know what’s on the way before the pain hits...Reactions0reactionsComments146 comments
Feeling Dizzy and Weak for weeks - HELP!...Dear all, I am a 32 year old male. Since I was young I always had migraine with aura after playing sports ( Cardio activities) but I always knew it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Ocular migraines...I had my first "ocular" migraine at the age of 54. Was sitting reading when zig-zag lines started to appear at the bottom corner of my right eye. They then...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Doctors couldn't help, it took a self packed lunch to figure it!...I had bad headaches all through high school. So it did not surprise me when I developed migraines in college. What did surprise me was the aura that appeared and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How do you keep hope?...How does everyone keep the hope and moving on? I'm having a very hard time doing anything at all. I haven't been able to work at all this week because...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Smells!...Anybody have any ideas on how to avoid perfumes and still go out in public? The last couple of times I've gone to my primary care doctor I've had to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Relief after 20 years...I'm sharing this in case it helps someone else. I will also put in the disclaimer that I can't say what part of what I am doing is the "magic"...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Computer relief...Just letting everyone know that I tried an app called Flux which lets you change the brightness in a way that's much better than just turning down the brightness level...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What am I missing/doing wrong?...I don't know where to go now, the migraines are continuing to get worse and worse and nothing is working. I am on Cymbalta and Inderal for preventative, cyclobenzaprine about...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
No one has figured this out in 20 years of my life...Hi I am a 36/m and since about age 16 about 1 or 2 times a month I get a severe headache only on the left side of my head...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Ask me...It's only an hour, you'll be okay... you always have a headache... exercise will help you... you need to get rid of your stress... can't you take a pill for...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
XR Epigenetics...I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this company. It is rather expensive so I'm wary of trying it, but I haven't gotten any help from the last...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Classic migraines late in life...Hi, I'm new here and have been having classic migraines for 3 - 4 years. They started when I was 73! I just wanted to respond to Butterball 1950 to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Ice Pick Headaches...“Ouch!” you scream as a searing bolt of pain hits your head. Before you can explain what just happened, the pain is gone. It only lasted seconds, but felt like...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Can anyone help me???...Hi everyone I'm 27 and I've suffered with migraines since the age of 6. Since 2005 they have been chronic, EVERYDAY! I go to sleep and wake up with it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
