Memory Loss and Aphasia are unmanageable...Hi all, I'm a chronic migraine sufferer who is about to embark on a journey halfway across the world to teach English in Asia. Although I've had migraines since I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Of Love & Other Drugs...Of love and other drugs. Tonight as Valentines weekend comes to a close and for the next few nights, my husband, J, will show me the single greatest act of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Migraine and Climate- Possible move?...Hello! This is my first time posting. I am 25 and I am a long time chronic migraine headache sufferer. I have been seeing a neurologist and trying different medications...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Is it really a migraine?...Hi. I'm 18 and I've been having these migraines pretty often , for yearrsss now . When I get them , they're definitely On ten . my vision gets blurry...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Who Works With Migraine? The Healthcare Providers You Can Turn to for Help...When you’re first experiencing migraine, it can be difficult to know where to get help. This is particularly true if you’re not yet sure what you’re experiencing (i.e., don’t yet...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Ice on the neck...Has anyone used any remedy to numb the migraine other than ice on the back of the neck or on the forehead? Usually it just, in the least, gives me...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Chronic Daily Headache...With chronic daily headache I have a headache every day that never goes away. Sometimes for a moment before truly waking there is a pleasant/non-headache feeling before becoming fully conscious...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
My story...I've been getting migraines since 2010 when I hit my head on a table. I just had my second occipital block a couple weeks ago, it has helped somewhat with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Beyond help? What can I do now?...So, I have tried everything, and I mean everything, conventional migraine meds like Imitrex, treximet, maxalt and all the others; amitriptalyne and meds of that sort; non conventional meds like...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Is Keto my happy ending?...I almost titled this 'cured!' I've thought that a few times in my 15 year struggle with chronic migraines. So, while I don't want to jinx myself I am more...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
I wanted a better way to log my Migraines so I built this...I've been logging my migraines in Google Calendar for 5 years but wanted some sort of analysis on when attacks were happening; which days/times of year were most frequent, are...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Losing words...migraine or something else?...Hi, I have been suffering from migraines since childhood (now I'm 45). lately the frequency of my migraines has increased, but I don't want to take prevention medicines, so I...Reactions0reactionsComments23 replies
Truliv...I have a pre teen and he has had migraines now for 2 years, we are looking at Truliv as a treatment, anyone heard of this? Thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Weight Control and Migraines...It is a lot harder than people think. At least for me it is. I've tried exercise and eating better as much as I possibly could, but it's so hard...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Topiramate Withdrawal...Right now I'm in the middle of withdrawing from Topiramate. I started taking topiramate about three years ago and it worked really well for me and had the added benefit...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Migraineur as patient, migraineur as caregiver...Today I am writing not from the perspective of Janet as patient, but from the perspective of Janet as caregiver. You see, my longtime boyfriend, Jim, is like me in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Menstrual Migraines and Hysterectomy...Hi, this is my first forum post and I hope I'm in the right area for this question. Basically, I'm having a hysterectomy for what looks like adenomyosis and, since...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSurgery
lithim...OK, I went thru the list and didn't see any commentary on this one. So....anyone out there ever try Lithium for migraines or clusters or both? I have literally exhausted...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Stress is not my trigger!...I have a good support group in my life. HOWEVER, whenever I get a migraine, most of them ask me about the stresses in my life. I've tried explaining that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
