daily chronic migraines last 4 years...I'm a 30 year old male living in Northern California. I've been living with a constant migraine since I was 26. Before then I would be the type to have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Anxiety + Migraine, How to help others help you?...I could really use some advice, or support. I'm prone to anxiety, and sometimes have panic attacks, either before or sometimes during a migraine (often before a severe migraine, which...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Klonopin...I am wondering if anyone else has gone this route or similar. I currently take Depakote which has quit working. I am not a candidate for antidepressants, calcium channel blockers...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Gabapentin...Hello everyone, In March 2015 my headache specialist put me on Gabapentin as a preventative for my chronic intractable migraines. She started me off slow and now I'm taking 3...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
General Questions About My Migraines and Mental Health...Hello all, I'm new here, and I just wanted to give a little background: -I've been suffering from debilitating migraines since I was ~12 years old (I distinctly remember one...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Partner leaves me to look after the kids when I'm having an attack...hi, all. New to this site and I've found some great info on here. I've just had a horrible day and not for the first time because my self employed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Lengthy Postdrome - is this a thing?...I had my first migraine headache last Thursday -- it was just awful. I'd never experienced any sort of pain like it, and felt completely helpless. What was worse, it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Living with Migraines...I am 22 years old; I suffer from migraines every day and have experienced migraines since I was 10 years old. Currently I work full time and I am enrolled...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Electronics and Migraines...So, you may wonder why you still see me on social media when I have a migraine. Well, first off, the level of pain and uncomfortableness does fluctuate. Also, my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Side effects after one dose of Venlafaxine (Effexor)?...HI all, I am new here, decided to join and get more information and finally take some steps to controlling my migraines. I get them once a week, and they...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Different Severity?...Hi guys, Does anybody else find that they have a few different 'types' of migraine which they suffer regularly? For instance I've called mine Grade 1-3 for a few years...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Breakthrough Migraine Cure!...I've been suffering with Migraines since I went through puberty at 11yrs old. Once a month,after my menses,I would begin to develop a migraine. The pain lasted anywhere from 24-72hours.During...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Anyone out there on Coumadin who has Migraines?...I'm wondering if anyone else out there has to take Coumadin (blood thinner) on an ongoing basis, and also has Chronic Migraine? I do, & it VERY much limits the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Without warning, something is just TOO MUCH...For well over a week in April, it poured down rain in Athens. You know the phrase “buckets of rain”? That’s what it was like. One Wednesday, I was at...Reactions0reactionsComments42 comments
Inpatient Clinics...I currently am seeing a headache specialist in Northern VA who I am happy with but after having migraines for 27 years I am 3 years into a continuos migraine...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
A Living Nightmare...I have suffered with migraines for over 20 years. They are a living nightmare...I've tried everything. I have injections immigram amytriptoline preventers Botox. When I get them, I have them...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Cooked my way though migraines!...I'm 72 years old and have had headaches for as long as I can remember. I would cry as a child and hold my head, but living with a "stoic"...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why I'm not sleeping...So I have to start by sharing that this site, stories, and articles have been a savior to me. I thank all of you who have shared. Some things about...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Link between migraines, forgetfulness, saying wrong words??...Hi. I have been a migraine sufferer since I was 7, I am now 23. My migraines are intensely painful with aura. I get them once or twice a month...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
5-HTP...Has anyone tried 5-HTP? I've been using it for a couple of months now. I get it at Costco. Supposedly it is for "calming" but I haven't noticed any of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
