Allodynia...I've had migraines with aura for years and was prescribed topamax almost 10 years ago to combat vision loss attacks. It definitely has reduced the length, intensity and occurrence of...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Touch...For years I've had migraines, with the symptoms that most people have: sensitivity to light, sound, getting sick. But I've also had one that I've never heard of and I...reactions8comments
Major relief using EAD Electro Auricular Device...have tried every treatment for my migraines since they began forty years ago. Two years ago my migraines began worsening significantly. I started becoming allergic to all my medications, almost...reactions2replies
Allergic Reactions...I was wondering if anyone else has an allergic reaction to just about every medication they are perscribed. My list now is somewhere around 18 meds, so I won't list...reactions6repliesTreatment
Hopeful...Hey everyone, so I decided to write and update for you guys whilst I'm semi human. The last two weeks has been a real bad patch for me, as most...reactions1comment
Warning! Objects in Brain Larger (or Smaller) Than They Appear...We are finally feeling the winter weather as we should have been since the middle of November. Up until three days ago, we were having 50-60* weather and storms –...reactions6comments
My insane migraines.........Hi, I really don't know where to start. I guess I'll start by saying I never had ANY major health problems till I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease "Guillain...reactions4comments
This has helped. Science behind it according to book......I am the mother of a 16 year old girl who developed daily chronic migraine last spring. They started probably 6-9 months prior as milder and intermittent (1-2 per week...reactions11comments
Migraines are my albatross....My new life as a migrainer (my label) began when I hit 40, so forget the stories of midlife crisis because when you suffer with migraines your only desire is...reactions3comments
Migraine in America 2015...The Migraine In America 2015 online survey was conducted to gather insights from over 4,500 individuals currently diagnosed with migraines in hopes of better understanding their symptoms, life impact and...reactionscomments
No Cost of Living Adjustments for SSDI in 2016...In 2016, there will be no Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) given to recipients of Social Security, including Disabled beneficiaries. Since the bill was enacted in 1975, the annual increase...reactionscomments
Prep for a colonoscopy...Has anyone been able to prepare for a colonoscopy? I have had to cancel twice because of sever migraine resulting from not being able to eat. My doctor said I...reactions2replies
Genetic reports...I don't know how many people frequent this forum, I visit every now and then, but I was wondering how many people here have had their genetics tested by a...reactions8replies
Nerve Decompression Surgeries...I have tried everything to reduce the daily chronic migraines. This year I had 3 nerve decompression surgeries and 1 follow-up: Occipital, Temporal, and Frontal. I have not had any...reactions32repliesSurgery
Everybody is an expert...Have you ever noticed that everyone else has all the answers to “get rid” of your migraines? This is true even if you have a great headache specialist. You might...reactions10comments
Long Running Bad Cycle...Continued Bad Migraine Cycle So it has been months now that the migraines are completely out of the box again. Intensities are at or near the top of the scale...reactions1reply
I Get Back Up...When we were kids, we had an inflatable clown that we'd punch and would immediately right itself. Down and up. Down and up. Down and up. Until the day it...reactions3comments
I gave up, and then a miracle!...I was sent to a pain management clinic for my migraines. This was the summary of my first conversation with them: You've got Migraines?? Too bad, you are outta luck...reactions2comments
Migraine is worst , yet to find cure...Hello people!! I've just gone through this website surprised to know there are other people in this world going through similar migraine problems. People around me feel its all in...reactions1comment
Teen with hemiplegic Migraine...Mom of teen with hemiplegic migraines. I too suffer daily chronic headaches that mimic migraines. oh joy! But my son is 16 and has had his second spell, I guess...reactions1comment