Expecting Compromise...I am the sole soul who needs to take care of the triggers around me. I can’t ask anyone else to remember my triggers and behave accordingly. I shouldn’t expect...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
After 3 rounds of Botox 9 months later...The first set of shots didn't help, second round helped a little, and the third round made them worse and unbearable. I go back to see Neuro on August 22...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Which Form of Magnesium Do I Use for Migraine Prevention?...Finding ways to effectively manage migraine is challenging for many of us. I have tried more things to help me with this that have failed me than have provided me...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Symptoms change...Hello! I would like to share my experience with migraines. It started when I was 14; I used to get very bad visual aura migraines a few times a week...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAura
Newly diagnosed...Long story but I will condense as much as possible. 12 years or so ago, I was diagnosed and treated for cervical migraines that gave me neck pain that radiated...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Failure to make reasonable adjustments ...Has anyone had experiences of workplaces who fail to make reasonable adjustments for your disability? I suffer from daily chronic migraine and had a job offer withdrawn after I disclosed...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesChronicAwarenessWork & Employment
5 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self About My Cluster Headaches...My life looked a lot different 10 years ago. I was 24 and living in fear of my episodic cluster headaches. These attacks upended my life for 2-3 months and...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
How Has Migraine Changed You?...For those of us living with chronic migraine, we may notice long-term impacts of the condition over time. Emotionally, physically, socially, and financially - from who we are to how...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Chronic Migraines ...I've been suffering about 15 years frequently only discovered sumatriptan about 6 years ago first one made me quite sick but after that I was okish for a while then...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesChronicTreatmentSide Effects
Deep Relaxation and Managing Pain...When my life-long migraines became chronic in 2005, I was told that regular exercise would help. So I developed a walking habit that, I guess, helped me. I couldn't tell...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Shortness of Breath...For more than two decades I was in the dark as to what was causing so much pain in the upper abdomen near the lower rib cage. The modern medicine...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Prior Authorization Didn't Follow When I Changed Pharmacies...In October of 2021, I began seeing a migraine specialist at a headache clinic. I shared my experience of switching to this doctor here, and my overall, I've been really...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Severe fatigue ...Hello. I am new to this site so I apologize if this has been discussed before. I am having severe fatigue after a migraine. So severe that doing simple things...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Sore throat? ...I've had migraines for a couple years which have recently become a lot more frequent (several times a week, sometimes lasting up to 10 days). They are by and large...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Tips for a long lasting migraine and puffy eye?...I’ve had migraines on and off for a while now but this last one has been a killer. It’s lasted for 7 days now and at its worst point I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
Allodyniaavoidance ...It’s hot. I’m sitting still yet I’m sweating right through my clothes. I do have an air conditioner, but I hate using it. The feeling of it almost hurts my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Botox for migraines ...I have chronic migraine, chronic fatigue syndrome and a few autoimmune diseases and a few different types of arthritis. I had the botox for migraines and 4 days later all...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Ketamine infusions for migraines and chronic pain ...Hey everyone, so I’ve been dealing with these horrible migraines for over 12 years now. Long story short the pain center I am in has suggested ketamine infusions as kind...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
My Cruise Packing Preparations...Making a list and checking it a million times. When I prepare to take a trip, I am notorious for making lists. As I prepare to take my first-ever cruise...Reactions0reactionsComments46 comments
New odd symptom?...Hey guys, I just had a migraine attack and first my right leg started to hurt and then my toes were cold. Then I had a headache. My toes aren‘t...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAuraSymptoms
