Would You Skype With a Headache Specialist?...Imagine seeing a specialist who really understands migraine and can recommend the best possible treatments for you. Some of us are fortunate to have a specialist nearby or are able...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Botox...I received my first round of Botox injections in mid-May. I am due for my next round next month. They have really helped me a lot but it feels like...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Return of the constant migraines?...A few years back, I was having migraines every single day for three months straight. Sudden onset, no family history. Was suggested that I see a Neurologist and I did...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Everyday chronic throbbing migraines....I would like to know if there is anyone out there that has been told the same thing from a neurogolist as I have. I have had several MRIs done...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis
Triggers: Feverfew And Decaf Coffee?...Hi Everyone, I've been trying to follow the patterns of my headaches and migraines in the last weeks. I read that taking Feverfew and Magnesium can help prevent migraines or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Types of Migraines...So I used to get migraines every month which I attributed to a relation with PMS. Got migraine, within hours I would start my period without fail. Since having the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Feeling of Blackmail...So my main doctor told me at the last appointment that if I didn't take this new medication that he wanted me to take that he couldn't help me and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Stomach pain - abdominal migraine?...Hi all, I started suffering from severe basilar/hemiplegic migraines back in December 2013 - I was hospitalized twice, and had to go through a full neurological work-up with four different...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Kidney Disease from Migraine Meds?...I've been chronic for 3 years now and am on 4 different preventatives and have taken various abortives. Tristan's stopped working so I started taking butalbital (foricet) or hydrocodone when...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Amitriptyline...Hi all, I'm new to the forum thing but I wanted to start a thread about one of the popular antidepressant medications that's prescribed to prevent migraines. I've had episodic...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Why is my neurologist so reluctant to prescribe abort meds for my migraines?...I have dealt with migraines on and off for the last 10+ years. 2 years ago I woke with one that has lasted everyday since..until I had my first set...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Mirena Experiences? Other Options?...Hello all, brand new on here, but so far have loved the info I've found here. I apologize in advance if I'm not posting in the right spot. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
You'll Get Better Soon... The Story of My Chronic Migraine...I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. After high school I spent my early twenties flitting from option to option: marine biologist, marine ecologist, writer...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Seemingly insurmountable worries that pop up when I [try to] sleep...I recently implemented a system that has revolutionized my sleep quality, particularly my ability to fall asleep and avoid stress dreams. It’s super-simple, guys: write down your worries, to-dos, upcoming...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Normal to feel numbness or pain on your bone?...When I get headaches it's usually on my right side but it's not only a headache I feel numbness and like if my face bones hurt, is this normal? I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
No migraines since unrelated surgery (anesthesia?)...I've had migraines since puberty (I'm now 54). I've never gone more than two weeks without one but often they're much more frequent. They usually last between 1-4 days and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Alternative treatments...Hi. I'm new here and was wondering if anyone had any insight. I'm 43 and have been suffering from migraines with aura since I was 17. About 10 years ago...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Waiting for a cure......I'm not sure if there exist any other thing in life which is known by only its host. No matter which doctor you go or which MR you are taken...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Thunderclap Migraine...Scared. That is the overall feeling. After mildly suffering with hormonal headaches most of my life, at age 51 I have been struck with a whole new definition of migraine...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Worried About My Young Daughter...I had my first migraine when I was 18. They didn't start chronically until about 3 years ago, at age 39. I have 4 kids: 21, 19, 17, and 7...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
