4 generations of migraine=that know of....When my father was young, he would tie a rag as hard as he could and go to sleep for days. My mother had them mostly in 20s, 30s and...reactions7comments
Intermittent Leg Pain & Migraines...It seems that every 4 years or so my migraines seem to take on new forms and I've recently realized that I'm going through another one of these phases. Most...reactions11repliesSymptoms
Coming into my own-- Accepting my Migraines...Hi world-- Hi Migraineurs. I don't really remember my life without migraines. I started experiencing them when I was five and saw my first neurologist at seven. I definitely remember...reactions5comments
Cefaly question (live in US, ordered overseas..)...Hey everyone, I'm seminew here, never posted before but read quite a bit. My husband lives in Australia and purchased a Cefaly device for me (I live in the US)...reactions6repliesTreatment
Anyone been hospitalized to break a migraine cycle?...I have had this constant headache/migraine since June 10th. I have been to a neurologist that put me on a 2 week Medrol dose regimen...my primary dr who prescribed various...reactions12replies
Migraine and Disability...Hi, I'm Chelsea, long time lurker. I read some of the articles on disability, and I'm sure there are forum posts somewhere, but I figured I'd get this all out...reactions9replies
Hours Before a Migraine...Hi Guys, I am new to this forum. I am actually not sure if I am suffering from migraines or tension headaches, but what I know is when I do...reactions1reply
From chronic to constant...I've suffered from migraines since 1997. In or around 2000 they went chronic (3-5 days of migraine a week.) this past April they went constant. My abortives quit working. I...reactions1reply
13 Things People With Migraine DO Want to Hear...If you’ve read what not to say to someone with migraine, you may be wondering if there is anything left that you CAN say. The answer is yes, absolutely! There...reactions7comments
“Migraine Brain” Part II – working memory deficits...In Treating "Migraine Brain" , I introduced the idea of using mental health strategies to compensate for memory and focus problems brought on by migraine. This can be accomplished by identifying your...reactions8comments
Getting close to chronic...I've been an episodic migraineur for the last 10 years. I average 10-12 a month and they typically last 1-4 hours and the majority are an average level of pain...reactions2comments
MOH/Rebound Headache Advice?...I apologize if there's articles about this with current information, but it seems in searching online that the information changes rapidly. I've had migraines for 15 years (33 yo now)...reactions1reply
The Non Stop Headache...I am 41 years old. I have had migraines my whole life. Yet the last ten years they have became chronic. I am at my wits end with the Migraines!...reactions4comments
Mold & Migraines...Has anyone found mold to be a trigger?? I believe there is mold in the walls at my work place right by my desk & that it may be the...reactions1reply
At-Home Biofeedback Help...My migraines have been disruptive since 2006. My neurologist has found me to be oversensitive to the most popular migraine preventatives. The side effects are as disruptive as the migraines...reactions5replies
Colon Cleanse Success...Having read on this site that someone managed to reduce their migraine frequency and severity by conducting a colon cleanse, I decided to give it a go. I cannot thank...reactions3replies
Sleeping Position & Pillows ...Is there a preferred sleeping position to try to prevent migraines or lessen muscle tension/pressure on head/neck? Any research? Any personal insights? I usually sleep on my side... What about...reactions1reply
Dizzy spells/Collapsing...I'm known for being a clumsy person. I wasn't always this way -- I think since I started suffering from migraines it set in. And when I have one I...reactions4repliesSymptoms
When nausea isn’t a migraine symptom...It is tempting to blame every new symptom on migraine, especially if it is a known symptom of migraine. Take nausea, for example. When we get nauseous, we assume it’s...reactions1comment
Barometric pressure & migraines ...Hello all, Unfortunately I've had a bad few days back to back migraine. But today took the cake. As much as I love rain falling and listening to it, I've...reactions30replies
