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...reactions5comments
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...reactions26comments
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...reactions6replies
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...reactions1replySymptoms
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2repliesTreatment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions1comment
Young and struggling...My name is Payton. I am 17 years old and need help. What are some ways people make it through a day with migraines. I am so young and getting...reactions4comments
Doctor gave me prednisone and it's doesn't seem to work!...Before I get to the meat of this post, I will need to give some background information. When I was seeing a neurologist, I was given amitriptyline (PCP had me...reactions5replies
Dear Body, Why Do You Hate Me?...Dear Body, why do you hate me? I take care of you. I eat healthy…except when you crave French fries. I exercise as much as I can until you retaliate...reactions9comments
ineffective DHE treaetment...Hi, I'm at 45 yr old female who has been getting headaches for about 7 months. Just when I started 2 new jobs a few weeks apart and now work...reactions2repliesTreatment
Never ending migraines...I had my first migraine at age 13 and just turned 65. I average 24 headache days a month. I no longer desire a relationship as that person never understands migraine...reactions12comments
When do you accept?...Hi. I have had migraines on and off for years, however, they had been very well controlled for about 7 1/2 years with amitryiptlye. Approx. one year ago I began...reactions3replies
ketamine Nasal Spray...Greetings I'm trying to get ketamine nasal spray from my team which has been an uphill battle unfortunately. For my own reasons (not theirs) I'd like to hear anyone's experience...reactions4repliesTreatment
Finally got help for hormonal headaches...I didnt know that in my area their was a government health department that is a sliding scale and since i have no job, they also found a place for...reactions1replyDiagnosis
The story of a migraine mom...My son, T, is celebrating a milestone in a few weeks - he's going to be 13 and I just can't believe that much time has passed, and that he...reactions2comments
