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...reactions4comments
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...reactions6replies
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...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions1replySymptoms
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...reactions1replyTreatment
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...reactions1replyTreatment
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??????...reactions1reply
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...reactions2repliesSymptoms
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...reactions15repliesTreatment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8replies
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions7comments
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"...reactions4repliesSymptoms
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...reactions1replyTreatment
How to Wean Off Caffeine...“Your brain is on fire and caffeine is gasoline.” My headache specialist said that to me five years ago. After two decades of an on-and-off relationship with caffeine, I’ve barely...reactions10comments
Retinal Vein Occlusion and Triptans...I have been a long term and frequent user of Imitrex and other triptan drugs. Recently I had a Retinal Vein Occlusion or Retinal Stroke in my right eye loosing...reactions5replies
