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
The Non-life...I am 50 years old and have suffered from migraines all my life. I can only remember as far back as elementary school...and only because of all the school I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A message to my sons......This is a note and poem I wrote and gave my just-getting-married sons in hopes that if their children inherit migraines (I inherited from my grandmother and great aunts), they...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Migraines No More...I've fought this migraine beast since I was 9 years old. Now, I'm 52 and have found a cure that has stopped this beast in its track's. In any given...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine Associated Vertigo/ Cyclical Dizzness...I have been suffering from "dizzy spells" for around 10 years. It starts with waking up in the morning extremely dizzy with major photophobia and will slowly go away as...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Sodium valproate...My doctor has suggested sodium valproate as a preventative med for my 25 year migraine problem, but I’m scared to try it. Previously 8 weeks on carbamazepine left me with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Waking Up With Migraine When You Thought You'd Be Home Free...The alarm goes off and I snooze it just one last time (you already know I have a lifelong problem with this). Nine minutes later, it goes off again, and...Reactions0reactionsComments91 comments
too young, too many...I have had migraines since I was about 13, and I'm 27 now. I can't really remember when they began, why, how or where. Between keeping a migraine journal/diary with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Living with migraines....I've come to a point in my life where I've almost given up on going to neurologists for this. I had this great one before, but we changed our insurance...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Preventitive treatment...Has anyone had any success with Preventitive treatments to reduce the number and severity of your migraines? If so which Preventitives...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
What Meds Do They Use For In-Patient Abortive Treatment?...Ive suffered from status migraine on & off most of my life. I'm in a 2-year-&-counting phase right now. I know that some of you get in-patient IV treatment for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Miagraine w/aura...HI am knew here and wanted to ask some seasoned migrainer's if this is normal... about 15 years ago I started with my first migraine with aura I was terrified...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Chronic Migraines every other day...Hello Everyone: I am reaching out for help as 13 years of migraines and feeling like I have a hangover every day of my life is just destroying my quality...Reactions0reactionsComments56 replies
Sleep...I know for many of us lack of sleep can be a trigger, or pain can cause a lack of sleep creating an ugly cycle. My question here is for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Retinal Migraine and permanent visual spots...Good morning, I am a 28 year old male who has suffered with both migraine with aura and retinal migraines since my early teens. After a few years thanks to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Are my symptoms Migraines ? can someone tell me pls...Hi friends....I'm new in here. I was told by the neurologist he believes I have Migraines. I have been sick for almost 2 years now, it started with sinuses being...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Trouble With the Docs.. help?!?!...I'm new to the site but i'm loving it already. I've read some great posts and articles, i'm wondering if anyone will have any good advice for me now. I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
