Triggers Versus Prodrome...Over the past 40 years, a lot has been learned about migraine. One of the things we've learned is that attacks can start hours before the onset of pain. This...Reactions0reactionsComments41 comments
New Neurologist...I'm going to a new neurologist on the 6th and I'm scared to death. I'm sure he's not going to prescribe the medication that has kept me out of the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Migraine "lifer"...The pain began with puberty and has continued to plague me my whole life long. I sit here, hurting again, with the inability to eat anything in 24hrs yet again...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
ER people not taking you seriously enough, it's just me?...I actually went to the ER a few weeks ago because I was afraid of hurting myself more than for the pain of the attack, even though that was one...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
can your pain *really* be a 10??...I'm not saying that you can't be in horrible pain/the worst pain you ever experienced, but can you really go up to 10? 10 for me would be passing out...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
unequal pupil dilation...Hello, fellow migraineurs, I am wondering if anyone has any experience with unequal pupil dilation during a migraine attack or even just day to day. I am not referring to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Migraine aura w/ no debilitating headache...I have migraines with auras. This is a typical migraine for me. I have become far more in tune with my symptoms and auras over the last couple years. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Food Allergy Testing for Migraine Triggers...Is food allergy testing a good way to test for migraine triggers? This is a common question when people are overwhelmed by the details of an elimination diet. The answer...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Migraines after 2 back surgeries? Pain Meds?...Hello, I am new to the group. I may have wished I had joined 2 years ago. Here is my story. In 2003, I ruptured a disc, T12-L1 after picking...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Bio-identical Progesterone and Estrogen cured my migraines...I'm 54 years old and started having migraines about 20 years ago. Initially, it was a rare occurrence. As soon as I turn 40, when most hormonal changes start, they...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Turning a corner? I may have found my cure?...I have suffered with migraines for about 15 years. More recently, they have become chronic (about 4 years now) and most recently have been almost daily (about 7 months now)...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Closer Look at “The Salt Cure”...There is a tip making the rounds on Facebook that you can stop a migraine by drinking salt water. Some even suggest adding lemon juice. There is also someone promoting...Reactions0reactionsComments93 comments
9 Things People With Chronic Migraine Want You to Know...There are at least 9 things those of us living with chronic migraine want you to know. Chronic migraine is not the same as chronic pain. Migraine is known for...Reactions0reactionsComments48 comments
cymbalta...hello, i finally had a diagnosis and the neurologist prescribed me, amongst other things, the antidepressants cymbalta as a migraine prophylaxis. i have had experiences with quite low dosages of...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
I feel so dumb, sleepy and distracted...I ha d a very good night of sleep, I stopped a migraine on thursday and now, I feel like I can't concentrate, I cant even pay attention to what...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Menopause and migraine...(from a french woman) I got migraine since I am a kid, didn't know it was migraine back then. It went, up and down during most of my life but became...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Exercise-Induced Migraines...Specifically, any kind of strength training in the last month has induced an aura and migraine. Warming up, hydrating, and keep my jaw relaxed don't seem to matter. Has thing...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Scholarships?...I am going to start college soon, and I really need some help. This summer, I may have to start working two jobs, which will probably be very hard, if...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Pizotifen...Hi all, as any of you taken this drug for your migraines? What side effects have you experienced? Tank you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
I had a stroke 5 days ago--directly related to my migraines with auras...I have never been in a group like this before-- I am not sure how you do it- but I will just say what is going on with me now...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
