A migraine story...Hi. I never thought I'd ever sit down and write here. I read a lot of stories, trying to find inspiration, something to hold on to. But write myself? No...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Life With Migraine...I am 56 years old, and my earliest recollection of head pain was at age 4. We were on a road trip and I remember holding my head for a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
important day ruiner...2 wks without M and i started to get excited, too excited!! Been fighting with aspirin wherever i thought a trigger was in place, worked numerous nursing shifts and 2...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
OTC that is not a blood thinner, or stroke risk?...My boyfriend and I both suffer from migraines, that last for days. For both of us they often come randomly, or from being too busy/stressed, or being in a place...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Suggestion...I have been experiencing migraines for about 24 years. They have gotten better since I went thru menopause but I still have "chronic daily headaches " and occasional full blown...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
thorazine?...Does anyone have experience (positive or negative) with thorazine prescribed for migraine pain/nausea? My neurologist just added it to my meds for use with a migraine attack. My abortive is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
MigraLens...I have just read about migralens and I was interested in hearing from anyone who has tried them (or similar) - I already have light reactive glasses that are also...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Migraine in America 2014...What is the impact of migraine in America? The Migraine in America 2014 study was conducted in the summer of 2014 to learn more about migraine sufferers’ symptoms and triggers...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
question for other migraineurs...I've been photosensitive all my life. I have a long history of migraine, which turned chronic/daily in the last 10 years. I'm afraid to do anything. Watching TV and computers...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Brian's Story...Hello, I am Brian I've had migraines since I was a kid. I would take meds and lay down, sometimes they'd be gone and sometimes not. I joined the Army and served...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Need help with med suggestions...Hi. I am having a thyroidectomy in 3 weeks. Due to the chance of bleeding, I have to stop all aspirin and ibuprofen meds. Unfortunately, the only thing that seems...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Still feeling awful a month after migraine?...A month ago, I lost my good sunglasses and spent the day driving, in a convertible, in very strong, direct sunlight wearing cheap sunglasses with barely any protection from the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Amitriptyline- making you depressed...Hi everyone! So far, I have tried three different preventatives in the past year: topamax, propranolol, and now amitriptyline. the first two did almost nothing but give me side effects...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
New Migraine Drug works...Hi, I've suffered chronic migraines for around 20 years, numerous medications to prevent and taken when migraine occurs, now I am trying a new preventative called SIBELIUM 10mg. It's now...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Nitrous oxide for headaches...Hi All, A few weeks ago, I had to see my dentist for a crown. He used nitrous oxide during the procedure. In addition to easing the pain from the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
cefaly...i am new to this forum, please forgive me if this has been covered.....but where and how do you purchase the 3 setting cefaly in the U.S.? Thanks for responding.......Reactions0reactionsComments18 replies
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Zyprexa...Has anyone had a doctor prescribe Zyprexa as an abortive when you get stuck in a migraine cycle? It's a bi-polar drug used off label at a very low dose...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesTreatment
Which Food Chemicals Are Potential Migraine Triggers?...The classic doctor’s list of food triggers includes cheese, aged meat, chocolate, caffeine, beer, red wine, and artificial sweetener. Gluten and dairy have been added to some lists. Whatever's on...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Finally Free...After 15 months of nearly daily migraines, I am free of nearly all headaches. I had lived in the nightmare for so long that I hardly could hope it would...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
