I am healing myself from migraines! Check out my blog to see how......Hi all, My name is Christie Hindley and I was diognosed with Chronic Migraines a three years ago. I had to leave my dream job as Cabin Crew with Virgin...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Learning to laugh at the hallucinations...I've been a migraine sufferer since I was 7 (14 years) and they turned chronic when I was 15. It all started with throwing up in the hall in school...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
High-Frequency Episodic Migraine is Similar to Chronic Migraine...“The emotional and functional impact in high-frequency episodic patients could be as disabling as in those with chronic migraine.” This comes from a study just published in the journal Cephalalgia...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How I Arrived at Here...I have had (very) occasional clusters of migraine with aura since my adolescence, but with minor aura all of my life (lights and ringing without a headache, but not bad...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Age regression with migraine and pain...I was diagnosed with migraines in 2003 after having them all my life. Also was diagnosed with pseudo cerebri tumor in 2005 was put on Zonisamide and had yearly spinal...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Do you ever feel misunderstood?...Hey Everyone, Since my migraines have come back, I've been feeling a little alone. My mom and I talk, and she says she understands and I told her I'm not...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
My Life with Migraines: Any words of wisdom, or advice?...Hi Everyone, I am so thankful I found a place to share my story, with people who know what its all like. I had my first migraine on October 19th...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Excedrin Migraine?...Hi Everyone! I'm new here, and am really enjoying the community of support! My migraines are back, so I have started taking Excedrin Migraine. It takes the edge off. However...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Frequent Auras...Hi I have been a migraine sufferer since my 20's off and on with aura and without. When I went through menopause, my migraines changed and I only experienced the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Mis?Diagnosed with aura migraines?...Hello! This is my first post so please let me know if it is in the wrong place or something. I am 30 years old, when I was 25 I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
The Loneliness. Even worse than the pain?...Hi. I had a 4 day migraine last week and really needed to come someplace where people would understand the loneliness, the terrible desolation, of being unable to speak, listen...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Headphones...I want to buy some headphones to wear when I have a migraines. I have done a ton of research online and can't figure out what to buy. Some say...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Chronic Migraine?..."Alright so you have Chronic Migraines. Now how long have you had this last migraine?" "Everyday." "You mean everyday for the past week or two weeks?" "No, I mean like...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Migraine without a headache...Hi, I have been suffering from slurred speech and severe vertigo. I have consulted many doctors and had many tests. I had Meclazine and Antivert 4 years ago because of...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Don't know where I belong either......I'm 62, have had migraines since menopause at 45. I read many posts and think I'm luckier than most. My migraines can be debilitating, have had strings of days that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Support group in Cleveland, Ohio?...Hi, I'm looking for an in person support group I Cleveland, Ohio. Does anyone know of one? Can't find anything on Google or meet up.com. Thanks. Susan...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Ondamed...I've had migraines off and on since my 20s (I'm now 69). Two years ago my migraines became chronic. After a year and a half, I tried Ondamed therapy. The...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does the AMOUNT of triptan taken per day contribute to overuse?...Does the amount of triptan (Maxalt) doses taken per day matter regarding overuse headaches? Sometimes only one triptan does not give enough relief and I take a second dose after...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Status or rebound migraine?...Hi everyone, I have been dealing with a migraine for several days now. It is rainy and stormy here and low barometric pressure is one of my most reliable triggers...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My 13 year struggle...At the age of 8 I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Thankfully, I lived but with two major debilitating defects. The first was neuropathy. Hurt like no other. Sharp pains...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
