er prescription...I am 44 and have been struggling with migraines since I was 14. I have just found a pain management doctor who is open to the idea of an ER...reactions1reply
Migraines coming and going....First timer. Been doing some web research on this and seems more folks are asking about long-lasting migraines. I am looking to see if others have anything like mine. My...reactions1reply
So Tired...I'm really tired right now. I know it's just being run down and will get better, but it's always hard to explain to family and friends that I just want...reactions15comments
Are the doctors taking me seriously?...My current struggle is communicating the seriousness of my condition to my neurologist. I've stated that I have daily headaches. DAILY. Then, there are the bad migraines about twice a...reactions4replies
Special education services for children with migraine...Migraines can seriously impact a child’s social and emotional development. They can also present a significant barrier to educational success. If your child has migraines, you know how difficult it...reactions8comments
App to track triggers or keep a food diary...My meds doc has suggested I keep a food diary to get some idea of where my triggers might be, aside from the ones I know (aspartame for certain). I...reactions5replies
Osteopath...Hi Guys I'm new to the forum, so Hi all. I'm a 48 year old woman living in the UK and have suffered from migraine for over 30 years. In...reactions1reply
Saving all my sick days for Migraines...Today, I have a terrible cold. A well-meaning co-worker suggested that I go home, and while I would love to, I have to save my sick days. Why? Because I...reactions6comments
Shooting, burning pains in head...Is this normal? I know migraines can cause sensory aura, but is it normal to have what I can only describe as shooting, burning pains in head, almost like an...reactions5repliesSymptoms
Is Effexor going to worth it? 16 year old hating side effects...My 16 year old daughter suffers chronic migraine - we finally convinced her to try an anti-anxiety/anti-depressant. She's had a MAJOR aversion to this option due to a friend's experience...reactions1replyTreatment
Sensory Processing Sensitivity (a.k.a. Highly Sensitive People)...Migraineurs are more sensitive to sensory stimuli than non-migraineurs, certainly during a migraine, but also between migraine attacks. It is also said that the migraine brain is hyper-reactive (or hypersensitive)...reactions19comments
Friendship lost...My migraines have ravaged my body & soul. My strength is faltering. I reach out to family & friends. I know its not their job but my family supports me...reactions5comments
What now?...21 years of misery! 21 years! Then a month ago I got tired of it and decided to quit. I stopped taking all the triptans and fioricet. Started avoiding every...reactions1comment
Calcium...I have had migraines for more than 50 years. For years, they were "under control" with beta blockers. About four years ago, the beta blockers stopped preventing my headaches. Since...reactions2comments
Migraine symptoms lasting weeks...Hi, I am new here and wanted to gain some feedback on my condition, I hope I don't miss anything important in my explanation. I should begin with my first...reactions1reply
Visual aura that goes away and then comes back awhile later? ...Okay so I have had migraines since I was in elementary school. In highschool, I started getting auras before my migraines. In 2012, my migraines and auras started to change...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Moving House for the First Time in a Decade...In 2004, ten years ago, I moved to Athens, Georgia. It was to be a temporary home for me—I expected to be here for two or three years, long enough...reactionscomments
"Your head ALWAYS hurts."...The conversation occurs all to often between me and my loved ones. When my head pain becomes particularly bad, I tell those around me in hopes that they will take...reactions2comments
No More Pills: My Cannabis Story...I’m a 22-year-old female from the Pacific Northwest. I’ve suffered from migraines since I was a small child, my first documented episode at age 8. My condition for the past...reactions6comments
Anxiety/Paranoia...Hi. I've had migraines for a good 10 years now. I've often had anxiety as part of my attacks. Usually it's manageable, and I'm able to go on with my...reactions3repliesSymptoms
