Finally relief after more than 22 years!...My wife, Becky, is not big on posting things online, but I appreciate the opportunity to share and in fact revel in a success story. My wife, Becky, just celebrated...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Cognitive Dysfunction During Migraine Attacks...Feeling like you can’t think clearly and unable to comprehend even simple topics of conversation, your mind is in a fog. Not being able to pay attention, find words you’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Lumbar puncture with migraine anyone??...So here is my story. Im 40 yr old female with history occasional migraines. April 15th migraine visit to the ER thinking ok this happened in Feb it will go...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis
Warrior versus Zen Master...When it comes to Migraine, I find myself struggling between the roles of Warrior and Zen Master, unsure of which to embrace. Visualizing myself as a warrior in the fight...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Living with migraines...Hello I'm a 44 year old white female and I have had migraine for several years took several meds and finally I figured it out on my own. My were...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Vit B2 or B Complex worsing migraines...This is my first time posting. I'm 51, perimenopausal, spent the last 10 years on/off again with chronic migraines, rotating among preventatives. Abortives don't work on me. Back in Jan...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Life With Elves...I have elves in my head. I'm not sure how many are there. I asked my brother earlier today how many he thought there were, and he said, "It has...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Migraine and body pain?...Hi there. I'm new to the forum. I've been suffering from migraines of varying types since my teens. I'm now 46. I'm reaching out to see if any of you...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis
A long journey but it's getting better...OK I have had migraines all of my life and they are still waiting in the background for me to make a mistake. For me the big triggers are, in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A father kills his daughter with severe migraines in Chilliwack, British Columbia...I want to share this very tragic story about Emily Janzen, a 19-year-old struggling with severe migraines in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Her father, Randy, killed her to end her...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
From Chronic to Episodic: An Illustrated Journey...A doctor once told me that migraines are like a river. She said my health is a bridge, and if the migraine river is overflowing, I won't be able to...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
The Shakes and Jitters...I've endured migraines for nearly fifty years and in that time have noticed that they change roughly every seven years or so. They'll change in strength, or frequency, or symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
only my 2nd migraine ever, so far 4 days without stopping, not sure what to do...Hi, I am new to suffering migraines and I am a little anxious and scared about what is happening since I don't really know what to expect. I am a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
My LONG struggle with Chronic Migraines...Hello, I am a 40 year old female and had my first migraine around 13 years. Sadly my mother was the one who brought me to doctors, neurologists, etc. But...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Zonegran Side Effects - Am I Losing My Mind?!...Hello! I'm sorry for such a long post, but I'm in need of some advice...and maybe a sounding board of others that understand what I'm going through. :) I have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Desperately seeking normalcy...I'm a 33-year-old married woman with no children and I live in the Northwest US. I had my first migraine when I was 8. I had them periodically (about once...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Living W/ Migraines in the Military...So I've had migraines sense about sophomore year in high school, but haven't had an attack sense I graduated and joined the military. When I get one they completely just...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What are some good headache books?...There's a new book out -- Advanced Headache Therapy -- which has been pretty helpful to me. Has anyone looked at it? Do you have recommendations for other books that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
When Chronic Migraine & Motherhood Becomes Reality...The wonderful news I announced last spring that my husband and I were expecting a baby girl after so many years trying led to a much longer hiatus from the...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Trying to be more understanding of others' triggers and sensitivities...In summer 2012, I wrote what I thought was a super-honest article for migraine.com about how I sometimes struggle(d) to find empathy for other migraineurs. You can read the whole...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
