Bewildered...Hi it's me Susan. I recently had a MRI to find out why I was getting migraines. The MRI showed spine damage and she mentioned operation or alternative cortizone shots...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Another trigger which sent me to bed for 2 days...I am Jewish and I keep Kosher. Anyway, I went to the Kosher store to get a piece of baked salmon and I noticed that they had vegetable lo mein...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Under Attack: Mental Health and Migraine Stigma..."Are you stressed?" How many times has a well-meaning friend or physician said this? I wish there was a magic wand to relieve my stress! This begs the question though...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Self-diagnosed Migraine...I haven't been to a GP for diagnosis of migraine. However most of my symptoms suggest one especially morning headaches and near bedtime ones. I've also been sensitive to sounds...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
waking up with early morning migraines...I have been having migraines for years, over 40 years them most of the time. I do have neck issues so that could be a factor. I can not take...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Diminished effect...So often when you are on a specific treatment after a few months or maybe a year, the effects seem to wane. I'm 63 and this has been my experience...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
40+ years of chronic jaw pain and headaches...I was pregnant with my son at 29 and the worst headaches started. O..f course I could only take Tylenol, so I suffered. When I was 32 chronic jaw pain...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisCoping
How do we build community to support each other when we can't get out of bed?...The concept of community has always been something I thought about mostly because I feel I don't have a community. I didn't fit in with this group or that group...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
neck pain triggers migraines...I have had migraines over 50 years. I also have a bad neck from accidents. I am really suffering between my neck hurting and migraines. The Nebraska cold weather does...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptomsWeather
Food Triggers - Yes or No?...G'day, I was 11yo when I was diagnosed with Migraine with Aura, circa 1988. At the time I was experiencing migraines very frequently - maybe once a week - which...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAuraTriggersDiet & Nutrition
Ajovi monthly injections! WHY CAN A MEDICATION BE OUT OF STOCK AUSTRALIA WIDE?...I have suffered with migraines for most of my early adulthood life and I was still suffering until my neurologist approved myself for Ajovi injections monthly. Since I have been...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentAwarenessChronic
Migraine and type 2 (atypical) trigeminal neuralgia...I was diagnosed with migraine in my early 30s and now nearly 40 years later I have recently been diagnosed with atypical trigeminal neuralgia on the right side of my...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Is This Migraine or Stroke? When New and Unusual Symptoms Require Immediate Evaluation...I’ve navigated chronic migraine for the majority of my life. In the process, I’ve become clear on my specific set of migraine symptoms. Recently, I had a migraine attack that...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Journal Prompt: What are you looking forward to this year?...What are you most looking forward to this year? And what are you dreading? What do you already have on the calendar? What activities are you planning for this year?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwarenessCoping
Natural Migraine Relief with MigraSoothe – Has Anyone Tried It?...Hi everyone! I recently came across a product called MigraSoothe (https://migrasoothe.co.uk/) that claims to provide natural relief from migraines. I've been struggling with migraines for years and have tried various...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Alendronate...Anyone else find that the pharmaceutical (for bone thinning) Alendronate Sodium also a trigger? I need to take the stuff but it flattens me out everytime. I am taking the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTriggers
Migraines and relationships advice...I'd like to open up about my relationship with my partner but the effects and ups and downs But I'm not sure how to word it or what is allowed...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Migraine and Nausea: My Dynamic Duo...“Pull over, pull over,” I yelled. Following my panicked instructions, my husband pulled over on the highway and I vomited on the side of the road. I took a breath...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
During a Migraine Attack Do You Prefer to be Alone or With Others? Why?...Migraine attacks can feel scary. In the face of severe pain and complex symptoms, everyone responds differently. Some want to be alone while laboring through it. For these people, having...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCopingTips & AdviceFriends & Family
Weird thoughts/dreams and logic thinking ...Hi I'm new to the forum Long story short Ive had many diagnosis over the years started at 19 years of age I'm now 37 I was first diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments22 replies
