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...reactions2comments
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...reactions11repliesSurgery
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...reactions2repliesTreatment
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...reactions2replies
GEMASSIST BRAIN AWARENESS...I started Gemassist in 2010 with logo. Now, I am Gemassist Brain Awareness. I include Migraines on my website and Facebook page and blog. I sell my logo and many...reactions2replies
My Almost Eleven Year Journey With Migraines...Why I'm doing this? I am doing this because I finally got up the courage to share my story after eleven years of suffering, research, and personal and professional trial...reactions8comments
The satisfaction of an obvious injury...This past November, I took a huge, embarrassing spill in front of a local restaurant. I’d gone to a local BBQ spot to pick up a yummy meal for Jim...reactions14comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions2repliesTreatment
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions4repliesTreatment
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...reactions1reply
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions2replies
