When doctors help patients become addicted to narcotics...I completely understand why people change from prescription pain medications to heroine. I was under the care of a neurologist for 6 years for chronic migraines. Trying to find preventive...reactions3comments
Botox injection interruption...I've been getting Botox injections for 3 years, and it's the only thing that has reliably helped me. I've tried almost all of the preventatives with little or no lasting...reactions7replies
When completing a tiny task makes you feel totally victorious...In October, I had such a rough bout with migraine. In fact, it’s been a tough fall*, and I’m looking forward to a respite from this bad health. I can’t...reactions3comments
Thinking of you in the snow storm...I'm sitting in the darkest, coolest room I can find on an extremely hot and humid SE Queensland Sunday afternoon, with no prospect of a refreshing thunderstorm. It would be...reactions1reply
FODMAP DIET and MIGRAINE...A lot of my migraines are food related. I also have IBS. I have to go on the FODMAP diet. Has anyone found this diet any help for migraine? Thanks...reactions5replies
Try Getting Rid of ALL Coffee?...I really enjoy a good coffee. To me, it's not a beverage to consume on the run in an obscene, mammoth, logo-emblazoned tumbler. (Aghast!) To the contrary, a good coffee...reactions6comments
Migraine is part of a larger family...Roughly half of those who meet clinical criteria for a migraine diagnosis have never talked to a doctor about their symptoms. I’m not referring to those of us who have...reactions1comment
Paleo...I'm 33 year old female and have had migraines for 7 years. I tried many different meds, acupuncture, message, chiropractic care, Mayo clinic in Rochester, other neurologists, family Dr, headache...reactions2comments
Exertional headaches...For the last ten years I have suffered from headaches post-exercise. It started with high impact aerobics but as I scaled down my exertion, I started to get headaches after...reactions2comments
Non-Prescription Abortives...“If she can take Excedrin and go back to work, then it’s not really a migraine.” I bet you’ve heard this one a lot. Maybe you’ve even said it. I...reactions17comments
Migraine changes after a stroke...I'm currently in a postdrome, & my head is feeling like a headache could return, so I'm going to keep this short! Although I started getting migraine HEADACHES at about...reactions7comments
Service Animals...Has anyone ever used a service animal for Migraines? And, of course, the other conditions that can come with it such as anxiety and depression. And if so, did it...reactions5repliesCaregiving
Neuro transmitters....Does anyone have any success stories. Need some feed back. Sitting on fence....reactions2comments
It's Just A Headache......I feel like I am lucky that my migraines didn't start until I was 26 years old. I'd had headaches before, but that was it. In fact, this all started...reactions4comments
Selegiline or rasagiline prophylaxis...Has anyone taken selegiline (L-deprenyl), rasagiline or another MAO-B inhibitor and noticed a decrease in migaraine frequency or severity after the first few weeks run-in? Alternately, has anyone noticed an...reactions5replies
You Don't Look Sick...I think that every person with migraines has been told the phrase "you don't look sick" at one time or another. Whether it's a friends young child, or someone who...reactions5comments
Getting tired of no head pain relief...Hello. My name is Donna and I'm 56 years old. I've experienced headaches/migraines since I was 9. Would get them weekly as a child, less frequently after I had my...reactions5comments
Physical Therapy...I came on to this forum to see what your guy's experience has been with physical therapy. I started it yesterday, because I have a really bad neck (they say...reactions2replies
Medication Overuse Headaches - Need to end them - Help!...Hi Everyone, Any advice would be greatly appreciated... I'm in my late 40's and have been dealing with headaches for the last 30 plus years. They have continued to more...reactions5comments
I am free from Migraine Headaches after 30 years!...I suffered from Migraine headaches which are triggered by Citrus foods, especially after I have exerted myself physically. Like after working out, sports etc. Within minutes of consuming a beverage...reactions2comments
