Accutane ...Hi there So, I stopped taking my birth control this year (Minerva 35) because I figured out it was really fuelling my migraines. And this helped a lot. From having...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Reminding Myself What's Already in My Migraine Arsenal...If you’ve been dealing with migraine disease for years and have refused to give up on treatments that may work, chances are you have tried a LOT of techniques to...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Missing my Son's Performance...Dear fellow migranuers... My 5 year old son Benji, if he gets the nerve up, will be performing in a winter performance with his Kindergarten class in under an hour...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Propofol - anesthesia / cured 2 month migraine...I had a migraine with aura, nausea/vomiting, vertigo, etc. for all of October, most of November and December. On Dec 8th, I had orthopedic surgery and was out for 3...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Migraine thought to be stroke...I'm new to this whole migraine business. I went to the ER thinking I was having the early signs of a stroke so I got a CT scan and was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Frustrated with (Lack of) Treatment...Hello everyone. I am new to this forum but not new to migraines. I am glad I found it as I hope to find some folks who have similar issues...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Has Anyone Tried An SPG Nerve Block?...Yesterday I saw my local neurologist, who has kindly consented to work with my Doctor from Jefferson. He told me about the SPG nerve block, which I've never heard of...Reactions0reactionsComments23 replies
Why I probably won't be at your party (a letter)...Dear ________, I got your Facebook invitation the other day. You know, the event invitation you shared with me an a lot of other friends. The party/show/gathering sounds like so...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
eye pain causing migraines??...So, I am wondering 1) does anyone else experience constantly aching eyes especially when moved, and light sensitive all the time, and blurry vision intermittently outside of migraine, and 2)...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What "chronic migraine" looks like for me...I live with chronic migraine. For me, that means I have a low-level migraine 24/7/365. I know many of us think 'low-level' & 'migraine' don't belong in the same sentence...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Cefaly Device...I have a difficult time (due to inability to focus) finding where to post my questions/concerns, so I hope this is the appropriate space. My migraines are multiple and daily...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I called my migraine "Freddie"...I got my migraine since i was eight, i got diagnosed wrong many times and i got so many mixed medications. Now i am 27 years old, married, having one...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My migraine History...I am 69 and have had migraines since I was a small child. Back then they were called "bilious attacks" and no medication. As the years passed I discovered medication...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I am drinking enough water!!...If I get asked one more time if I drank enough water, I will freak out. Water is my number one priority. A tip for nausea that sometimes help in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Will Not Give up Hope...I have been an athlete my entire life - competitive swimmer, figure skater, runner, triathlete, rock climber and have taught all sorts of classes from spinning to aqua classes. When...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine Aura Aphasia + Omeprazole?...I believe I noticed a correlation between omeprazole and chronic migraine aura. Does anyone know of an association with migraines and omeprazole (prilosec)? Here is my situation: For most of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Looking for Help...My migraines began after a traffic accident in 1984. I would get them only once in awhile. When I moved from the Eastern U. S. to the West in 1998...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Injections...Has anyone tried the Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Injections, also known as, PRP or Prolotherapy? I would be interested to know if your results were successful and if the cost...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSurgery
Rheumatoid arthritis, Actemra and migraine...A friend with RA has had an increase in her migraine frequency since starting Actemra. She's not sure if it is related or coincidental. Does anyone have experience with the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Treatment with Himalyan Crystal Salt...Recently got hold of a very interesting post regarding instant relief with Himalyan Crystal Salt, please take a look http://www.doctorinmyhome.com/2014/11/instantly-stop-migraine-himalayan-crystal-salt/ I cannot find this type of salt here in Denmark...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies