My Pain Has a Personality and Put Me in the Slow Lane...One day I was motoring along without a care in the world, and BAM I got sick. Meningitis. Long story short - it prompted a multitude of problems with my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sort of break from migraine?...I'm sorry, this is more of a complain post, but I dont know where else to write this without being criticized or told "just breathe" or whatever other solution they'll...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Caffeine and Migraines...I stopped consuming caffeine and it totally cured my migraine! I hope it will help you as it did to me. Please share similar experiences. p.s. You can read more...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
You Are Not a Superhero...You are not a superhero. And that’s okay. No one has asked you to be. No one, that is except, maybe, you. (And perhaps, in some ways, society, but that’s...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
White stick: should I use one or not?...So, I have migraines that often affect my vision greatly, my sight isn't the best to begin with (Example: If I were entering a grocery store and a little more...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
A Letter to My Brain...Dear Brain, We’ve had a pretty decent run this week. With the exception of a couple of migraines, we worked very well as a team to get ready for this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Amitriptyline and caring for babies/children...I just wanted to start off by saying I am not pregnant and do no plan to be in the near future, but I hope it happens in about a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How to really find a headache specialist...I have a great headache doctor. In fact, I have two. Both have helped dramatically reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of my migraine and cluster attacks. I recommend them to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Mycratine...I found this drinkable thing called Mycratine-- it's Tryptophan, Caffeine, Tyrosine and... der.. like nicotine. Anyone had any success with this? Seems counter intuitive. Maybe it does constrict blood vessels...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Beta Blocker Eyedrops...Has anyone tried beta blocker eyedrops? My doc won't give me beta blockers because my blood pressure is already low, but I wonder if eyedrops wouldn't be a way to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Folic Acid (vitamin B9)...Hi, my name is Katie and I started taking a prenatal vitamin called folic acid (vitamin B9) 3 months ago (without being pregnant at the moment). I have noticed a...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
You Know You're a Migraineur if......You know you're a migraineur if...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Migraine And Vitamin B9 (folic acid)...Hi, my name is Katie and I started taking a prenatal vitamin called folic acid (vitamin B9) 3 months ago (without being pregnant at the moment). I have noticed a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Kale smoothie = trigger???...Hi, I've noticed a pattern of having kale smoothies (from smoothie shops or home-made) triggering immediate diarrhea and a migraine a few hours later. Ingredients are always different but kale...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Friends and migraines....Over the years, I've had many friends who never know what to say other than "That sucks." And I accept that, because I know they care. It's ok for them...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
any help would be appreciated...Hi, I’m posting here in the hope that someone will have experienced my condition and have some helpful advice. I was diagnosed with chronic migraine 2 years ago, having already...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Bras, Hats, Ponytails, Headbands. Really?!...Hi everyone, Anyone have the experience of their bra, hats, headbands, ponytails or barrettes triggering? Or am Iactually in the pain phase of migraine when this happens (often)? After a...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Nerve Decompression Surgery...I have a question. My ex wife is considering Nerve Decompression Surgery for our 16 year old daughter who has had a Chronic Migraine for almost two years. She has...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesSurgery
"That's always your excuse!"...Yesterday I got a call literally about 5 minutes after I'd taken my imitrex pill, grabbed a cup of tea and announced I was heading upstairs to my darkened room...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Gabapentin Prophylactic Therapy...Hello! I began taking gabapentin about 10 days ago as about the 5th daily preventative I have tried in the past 5 years. Anyway, I have not had to take...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
