Pregnant Women Deserve Pain Relief...I was pregnant for nearly all of 2023, between a full-term pregnancy and a miscarriage. Being prone to status migraines linked to hormone changes and episodic cluster headaches, I spent...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Aura while dreaming and actually having an aura!...Hi! Just joined. I've been a lovely receiver of wonderful migraine disease for 30 years now! Yay me...😝. I get to enjoy the wonderful aura of blind spots to full...Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesAura
Lots of rest and alone time avoid notices and light...I have been getting migraines since 2004 after my car accident in 2011 I was rear ended on my way to work I had a brain injury my brain shifted...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
I'm confused on a right occipital nerve block - should I get it?...My neurologist wants to do a right occipital nerve block with out a sedative. And I'm allergic to steroids. So I'm concerned. He said he would do the first one...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
My review on using an Ice Beanie...A few weeks ago I had sent out a message to you all to get your input as to whether I should buy an Ice Beanie, and I just want...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Symptoms And Its Outcomes...I am concerned with the symptoms. Others are concerned with the outcomes of my symptoms (in other words, actions). This is the disparity where the clash happens. We are not...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
The Fun of Advocating for Migraine with My Preschooler...Have you participated in a migraine fundraiser? For years, I'd wanted to, but there was nothing in my area until Miles for Migraine expanded their Run/Walk/Relax events to include Boston...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How do I make my life less miserable? Existing with Chronic Migraine...How do I make my life less miserable? I have been existing, not living, with chronic almost daily migraine. It is me and my cat in a tiny condo (and...Reactions0reactionsComments97 repliesCopingChronicTips & Advice
How to get migraine medication and how to know when to take it...I’ve been getting migraines my whole life and I’ve kind of known they were migraines my whole life (not sure how). When I was a kid, I’d take an acetaminophen...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingTips & AdviceTreatment
Migraines becoming chronic...I was diagnosed with atypical migraines 3.5 years ago. (Though they started around 5 years ago). To start with they were fairly infrequent. Recently I’ve had one roughly every 3...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesChronicCoping
Are You on the Right Migraine Medication?...I’m 43 years old and have been getting migraines since childhood. Over the years, I've worked closely with my neurologist and made significant changes to my diet and lifestyle, all...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Lifelong chronic migraines and new(ish) loss of libido...Hello All- I (37f) have had migraines my whole life, which increased in frequency + severity once puberty hit and by the time I was 22 I was having them...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDepressionCopingHormones
Symptom ...Is it a symptom? Blurry vision starting am with fatigue and later at night waking up with migraine??...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My Experience Cruising with Migraine...I recently went on my first cruise! We stopped in 3 ports: Costa Maya, Belize, and Cozumel. Can you believe that it was cooler in these destinations than it was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A New Kind of Migraine Triggered by Malnutrition...I’ve shared several posts about the ways in which migraines have impacted me since childhood. In truth, I've struggled with migraines for most of my life - for as long...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Depression...I used to be a very active person in my younger years then one February day I woke to a aura I did not know what that was I thought...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDepressionCoping
Conversation of the Week: The Unpredictability of Migraine & Mental Health...The unpredictability of living with migraine can have so many effects on our lives. Something that can at times be overlooked is how this unpredictability impacts our mental health. I...Reactions0reactionsComments124 repliesMental HealthGuiltDepression
Breaking a chronic migraine ...I’ve been dealing with migraines for over 40yrs. This summer they are so much worse- starting in June, had 8-10, then July 9-12, since August I can barely get 1...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesChronicCoping
How Do I Process Grief Resulting from Migraine Disease?...Few events in my life have caused me to carry a burden of grief. The passing of a loved one, friend, or pet is a common event that comes to...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
How do you get your specialists to work together (don't laugh)...Hi--I've been recently diagnosed with a-fib. I notice a connection with migraine, which my cardiologist said is true. Doesn't it seem like doctors should communicate more with one another over...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies