Chronic Pain, Fatigue, and Isolation...My migraine story followed a similar path to many other migraineurs until about 6 months ago, when it all took a horrible turn into debilitating chronic daily migraines. I do...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
MRI results ...I recently had an MRI done and read,my neurologist said that what they saw was normal for someone with chronic migraines,these findings were little white lesions all over my brain...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Continuation to Six Years and non-stop Migraine headache...These past few weeks, before Holy Week and After, the headaches have gotten worse and more severe. To go along with my first story. Now, there is a great pressure...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When the house itself seems sick...Saturday’s dishes are stacked high on the counter in the kitchen. There’s a collection of ripped envelopes and magazines on the table, recycling fodder that’s been sitting there for a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pop up migraines...I have mine pop up from the laundry detergent isles in the store, cologne in public areas by men is the worst for me. I also have big issues with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercise & Migraine...Hi everyone. I thought I would share my recent experience as it might help others. I have suffered from migraines since I was in my early twenties. I would have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Migraines? But what kind? Help greatly appreciated!...I've been experiencing a lot of nausea and spells of upset stomach and other gastro-related issues off and on for quite a while. I get sharp, stabbing pains in what...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesDiagnosis
What is my life........This is not a complaint but to try and Help those understand who don't ....... What is chronic migraine? Well, it's really bad headaches. In my case, anywhere from 3-6...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
And they still don't know what's wrong with me......I found this site through one of my favorite authors who suffers from migraines herself, so I’m thanking you for the space for letting me write my story. It all...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Endep/Elavil: How soon does it begin to work?...Hi, I'm a 56-year-old male whose migraines in the past year or so have transformed from once every year or two to 1-2 a week. I have an MRI that...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Dangling at the end of a thin cord...There is that moment, a few seconds actually, when an aura splits my vision, and the dread of what is to come washes over me. i close me eyes. open...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Exertion Headache / Migraine?...Hi Everyone It has been somewhat of a troubling week for me. Other than the rare headache after a heavy night of drinking, I have never experienced something like this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
My very long history with migraine...Hello everyone. I know from reading the posts on this site that there is a great deal of understanding for people who suffer from migraine. I have suffered them for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Not your usual aura...I have been reading your site and I'm so glad I found it. I have chronic migraines with 18-22 migraines a month. I've tried many prophylactic (medicinal) as well as...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Chronic Migraines, Severe Head Injury and Bipolar...I had a head injury in 2002 and I've been suffering from Chronic Migraines/Cluster headaches/Ice Pick Headaches and I'm also Bipolar. I can't function, I've had several CT Scan's done...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Afraid to live.....I had my first migraine at the age of 8, I remember curling up on the couch in our living room and crying wondering if I was dying and not...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The pouring out of one's heart about one's brain......I had my first migraine around age 12, after the hit of puberty. I remember it quite well as I had discovered the wonders of the handheld shower head...yeah...that. So...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Excedrin...Hello everyone. I have had migraines for awhile and I am pretty good at handling them. I am not sure what that triggers are for them so i started to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Please plan my wedding (or let me elope)...Here's another thing that is completely incompatible with chronic migraine: wedding planning. I'm in my late thirties and engaged for the first time. I manage to hold down a full...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Now I'm trying the 4mos Diet Elimination program...I have had migraines for 30years. At first they were infrequent. Gradually increasing in pain and frequency over time. I’d realize a new food trigger and take it out of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
