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
Previous Bell's Palsy or Undiagnosed Hemiplegic Migraines??...Maybe what I’m about to tell you is an epiphany or maybe it’s my migrained riddled brain finally starting to let go of some key pieces of information or evidence...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What am I supposed to do?...I have 3 to 5 migraines a day! My doctor has me on some strong meds at this point, but I'm still getting headaches. At 1st I take a Fiorinal...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dentist anyone????...Hi everyone, New to this site but had to post. Has anyone got a root canal and then the regular cleaning and get a painful migraine after just wondering if...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Occipital Neuralgia...Hi Everyone! I wanted to post a recent development in my adventure in headache life. I was misdiagnosed with "Migraine" at least as my primary diagnosis. Now, I've been diagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Feelings after a migraine??...I have suffered with migrains from as long as I can remember I'm 29 year old female I have migraine with aura so I get a blind spot before the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Non Triptan Abortives...Hello all! I'm just looking for any advice y'all have for abortive medications that are not triptans. I am going to see a new Neuro next week (an actual headache...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
longer lasting triptans...So imitrex seems not to last long enough to stop my migraines anymore. The problem is though I already had to switch to the nasal spray because the migraines are...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
eNeura...The dr. prescribed this unit. Anyone try it yet? Any relief? Just wondering if it will really work or not and if my husband should try it? Anyone??????...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Passing out...Does anyone else experince fainting when suffering from severe migraines. I have had what i call non functioning migraines for years and have spent the last two weeks suffering badly...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Pain Management wants to Disco Fioricet (all narcotics) Advice Needed...Hi I get basilar migraines and the only thing that helps is Fioricet. My Neuro stopes all triptans and ergots once I started having stroke like symptoms and the majority...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesTreatment
Glad I read this...I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one who straps ice packs to my head during an attack. After reading this, I'm thinking the nausea I'm experiencing is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Acceptance...Hello ~ After many years of migraines, I've decided to accept the fact that I'm a migraineur. I've tried so hard to deny that I am a part of this...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Tinted lenses for migraine...Hi, all - I'm considering purchasing specially tinted eyeglasses (tint FL-41) to help relieve light sensitivity. I have the double-whammy of chronic migraine and the lingering effects of a severe...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
I just want my life back!...About 3 weeks ago got my first migraine. My vision changed, hand went numb, and got confused. Also got a killer headache. I went right to the doctors and have...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Migraine and Anxiety: A Multi-Faceted Relationship...May is Mental Health Month. It’s also a month when, almost without fail, my anxiety starts to skyrocket to levels rarely seen outside of the summer months. Now, then, is...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Hysterectomy...Hello All, I am having a hysterectomy in a few months. This procedure isn't a concern, but the prep. I was informed, it's similar to a colonoscopy -no food for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Getting worse after 29 years...Hi, I will be 71 in one week and my migraines have taken a different path. Twelve years ago I started getting 2 moderate per week instead of 1 severe...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Sleep episodes... migraine related?...Hi there, I have experienced an endless variety of symptoms over the last two weeks and both my family doc and neurologist have concluded that I have a "migraine disorder"...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Maxalt causes twitching?...Has anyone else experienced muscle twitching from Maxalt? I started twitching all over about 6 years ago but have been taking some form of triptan for over 25 years. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
