Neurology ...I have an appointment with a neurologist in two weeks following a diagnosis of chronic atypical migraine (onset 10/2021) Also seeing a PT and a DC and...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesChronicNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Has anyone tried Memantine?...This can be connected with auras and with migraine itself....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAuraSide EffectsSymptoms
Topamax/trokendi - any success w only 25 mg or 50mg?...Has anyone had success with staying on a low dose of 25 or 50 mg and thus having the "best of both worlds" in terms of migraine prevention with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Anyone have a spinal cord stimulator?...My pain management specialist has mentioned the possibility of using a spinal cord stimulator to help with my chronic intractable migraines....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
question...I'm finding my headaches based on symptoms may be migraines....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Potassium...I do notice some of my migraines improve if I eat other potassium rich foods. Sweet potato, potato, yogurt, spinach, etc....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Fear of dying...Anyways, been doing a lot of reading lately on how migraines sufferers die more frequently from stroke or cardiac related issues....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Help!...He was diagnosed with a migraine and was given an iv cocktail of meds....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Does effectiveness of Botox diminishes over time?...I have been having Botox for my chronic migraine headaches for the past six years....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Potassium...I've read success stories about it helping HM, which I personally don't have...but I'm trying it for standard migraines (hormonal and other)...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Ashwagandha?...I was referred by a friend about taking Ashwagandha for my chronic migraine....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Does anyone else cheat?...I know it will bring on a bit of a migraine but somehow I don't care. Did this recently, and it tasted sooo good. Anyone else cheat?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Photophobia and Phonophobia...I have two appointments with neurologists, one is a migraine specialist....Reactions0reactionsComments22 replies
Emgality/Ajovy Shots vs Botox Shots...I have suffered from migraines for 40 years. Deciding monthly shots of either Emgality or Ajovy or opting for Botox shots every 12 weeks....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
FED UP !!! Support & advice please !! ...This migraine came on slowly, silently and calmly like the first snow of winter....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
insurance...I particpated in many migraine treatment studies. Some worked really well while others needed a backup plan....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceCost
Which non-drug therapies are most helpful for you?...There are hundreds of drugs used to treat and manage migraine disease. This is not always a route people want to explore for several factors....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
I have a question about premedicating...I always hesitate to do this because I'm afraid I will have taken my triptan too early and will get a full blown migraine having already taken my 24...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Do you have a written treatment plan?...In the midst of a migraine, deciding what to take (otc med, pain med, rescue med, muscle relaxer, anxiety med, etc.) really stresses me out and makes things...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
eyes and face ache...Wondering if the eyes and face are a type of migraine. thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms