Migraines, sometimes silent, numbness...I am a sufferer of migraines… I think. From about 5 years ago, I started to get unbearable migraine pain, which I knew and was familiar with, that was eased...reactions1replyDiagnosis
People who only have "really bad headaches", just don't get it....I'm sorry, can I please just vent for a second? My twin sister is driving me insane. She has anxiety about a throw up phobia and "stomach aches" because all...reactions1reply
Escalating treatment options with your neurologist...Hi everyone, I've had migraine my whole life (age 3+) and my two most reliable triggers are fluorescent/flickering light, and dropping barometric pressure (thunderstorms.). We have had a storm nearly...reactions2replies
Migraine or Topamax, what caused the irregular heartbeat?...I was just diagnosed with hormone related basilar migraines. Ten days ago, after having dizziness that was getting worse, an ER doc finally did a head CT and found that...reactions4repliesTreatment
Didn't realize how good I had it the second time around...Hey Everyone, During my second cycle last year, when I vomited daily (Nope, not even kidding), I thought those were the worst I could ever experience. I thought "it HAS...reactions2replies
Driving safely...I am wondering how others decide when they can't drive? I am a home health therapist so if I don't drive I don't work. As a speech therapist most jobs...reactions21replies
Chronic Migraineur with chronic vertigo...Hi all, I was first diagnosed with migraine in my early 20's. They came at end of menses monthly. At 20 I had a partial hysterectomy due to endometriosis. Mid...reactions17comments
Sumatriptan not working?...Hi, My migraine attacks started about a year ago. First, I had a few attacks a month lasting 4-6 hours, but gradually the attacks became more frequent (occurring every week)...reactions1replyTreatment
No more concerts for me...So...(exasperated sigh) I did something extremely stupid last night. Please, by all means, feel free to laugh at me after you're done reading this. Because this truly is hilarious. I'm...reactions8replies
Sore tongue part of aura?...Hi! I have a weird question. I am tracking headaches to see if there might be a possible pattern for migraines. My sister has migraines, and I wonder sometimes if...reactions1replySymptoms
9 Years and Counting...9 Years ago I was a university student, working for the school at the weekly pub night. I left early - had a bit of a headache, took two Advil...reactions2comments
PARDON MY GRUMPINESS, I’VE HAD A HEADACHE FOR… ALWAYS...My first headache was after a painting lesson from my great aunt when I was 8 years old. And ever since. I’m 42. Is it my sinuses? In the beginning...reactions2comments
Headaches: 1000000, Me: 0...If I didn’t have headaches who would I be I may never know lucky unlucky me The pain never stops but no one can tell and this is normal for...reactionscomments
"Cluster Migraine"...Readers often ask about something they call “cluster migraine”. It’s not an official diagnosis in the International Classification of Headache Disorders, so delving into the topic took some sleuthing. I found...reactions7comments
Vitamin B12...I've suffered with menstruation migrains and now menopausal migrains The last four years have been hell! Cutting to the chase I started taking vitamin B12 about 5 weeks ago and...reactions1reply
My Migraine Story: A Blessing in Disguise...My first migraine happened around age 10 or 11. I vividly remember many times sitting in grade school, struggling to pay attention through what I didn’t realize then was a...reactions5comments
Wishing for the end....Like so many of the people on here, I too suffer chronic migraines. My migraines started when I got my first period and I would have a migraine every month...reactions2comments
Migraine Specialist in Milwaukee, WI or Chicago, IL?...Hi all, I'm 19 and have been suffering from migraines for the past 4 years or so with increasing severity. When I first started getting migraines, I could self medicate...reactions3replies
Arnica Gel Helps...Hi Everyone, My son gets migraine. He’s 11, and has been getting them for years. We've tried everything other than prescription medication. The only things that seem to work are...reactions6comments
Strain/Counterstrain...Has anyone had any experience with strain/counterstrain physical therapy for migraine? None of the preventive meds help me and my migraines seem to be getting more frequent. This month it's...reactions6replies