depression and migraines hand in hand...Hello, I have tried before to post both questions and comments especially in the areas of whether I am bi polar 2 or have major depression disorder. Regardless both come...reactions2replies
A Balancing Act – Opioid Use Throughout History...Nothing creates controversy in the migraine community quite like the topic of using opioid medications. It doesn’t matter what the position or facts presented, someone will disagree. It is an emotionally-charged...reactions17comments
Nurses You Thought Were on Your Side...I live in a very small town. We have around a 1,000 people. So basically, everyone knows everybody's business. I have daily chronic migraines and headaches. The pain level is...reactions4comments
Going in circles with rebound headaches...For years I've been suffering with rebound headaches from overuse of Excedrin to treat impending migraines. I only realized what my problem was when I went to a neurologist/headache specialist...reactions6comments
Recall of Toradol - Possible Option...Hello! I am a migraine survivor and ran into the same problem when I was told toradol would no longer be available to give myself an injection with. I found...reactionscomments
2 Weeks of Pure .....Ouchy!...I had just visited my Cardiologist on August 22, 2014. Came home everything was fine, hunky dory. I went to bed like usual only to end up sitting bolt upright...reactionscomments
GOING (and coming from) to work is the problem!...I'm talking about buses, trains...I don't drive because I'm anxious and I wouldn't want to drive with a migraine anyway. So I take the bus to go to work. I...reactions2replies
can migraine cause a sudden severe drop in Blood Pressure.?...I was diagnosed by. neuro as having vasovagal syncope triggered by migraine. They are infrequent episodes and, can be up to a year apart. My BP has been 68/45 Maybe...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Is this a silent migraine?...I've been having these episodes since I was about 16 but just usually ignored them, I told a doctor once and they didn't have an answer or be very concerned...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Migraine Support Formula - opinions?...Is anyone on this forum using "Migraine Support Formula," and / or have you tried it previously? Very little information about it online, other than the product's own website. On...reactions1reply
Tips for Staying Sane on an Elimination Diet...Avoid prepared foods (this actually simplifies the diet!). Pretty much every prepared food contains something on the list of foods to avoid. There are so many different additives/ingredients and so...reactions1comment
Why I'm going to take it easy today (and why you should, too)...Hello. This is my first forum post, it's nice to meet you. I haven't been lurking for too long, you guys sort of drew me in right away. I have...reactions4replies
Amitriptyline vs Nortriptyline???...Has anyone tried either, or better yet both of these drugs for prevention of chronic daily migraines? If so, I would love to hear your feedback re: effectiveness, side effects...reactions9repliesTreatment
Feeling slow and weird after migraine...I had a severe migraine today and probably the worst I've ever had. It's finally bearable, but now I feel very slow and all of my movements feel very thought...reactions4replies
Emotional distress/rocking during an episode...Hi. I wonder if other people start feeling extreme emotional distress when a headache begins. Not because of the headache specifically, but it feels like the worries I have normally...reactions4replies
Gluten, Dairy and Migraines...I really don't know how long I've suffered migraine because I have been treated as having sinusitis since I was young. I'm 67 now. I was taking antibiotics, nasal sprays and...reactions4comments
Unexpected Hardship? Don't Suffer Needlessly...When going through a tragedy or an emergency, call your migraine specialist. I recently found myself in the midst of a truly horrifying situation that would not quickly disappear. I...reactions1comment
Triggers- namely fake sugars...My triggers, without a doubt, and I have hospital bills to prove it... fake sugars and 'energy/performance' drink chemicals. I was expanding my beverage choices, and started drinking a certain...reactions4comments
Migraine everyday...I was used to getting about 3 migraines a month (maybe more in fall and winter due to weather but only 1 or 2 more). Starting in August I was...reactions1reply
The Ins and Outs of Intractable Migraine...What It Is: Intractable migraine, also called refractory migraine and/or status migrainosus, is the medical term used to describe a persistent migraine that is either 1) difficult to treat or...reactions28comments
