Qulipta and Loss of Triptan Efficacy...Hello, 10 year chronic migraine sufferer lucky enough to try Qulipta with Medicare and help from family. Cautiously optimistic as Aimovig, Nurtec and Ubrelvy did not do anything to help...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCGRPSide EffectsTreatment
Anyone having weight GAIN with Qulipta? ...Qulipta is supposed to have a main side effect of weight LOSS. But I feel bloated in my stomach as well as weight gain. Anyone else having this side effect?...Reactions0reactionsComments30 replies
When Migraine Isn't the Most Pressing Problem...It's unfortunately no secret that I live with several comorbidities of migraine. I've written in the past that I live with Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and adrenal insufficiency, and struggle...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Preventatives: Pizotifen ("Sandomigran") and/or Orphenadrine ("Norflex")?...Have any patients had prophylactic success with Pizotifen (a vascular headache preventative in the antihistamine class) and or Orphenadrine (a skeletal muscle relaxant one of who's incidations are for tension...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisTreatmentEpisodic
Making My Home Office More Migraine Friendly...I’ve been working from home as a freelance writer as my main profession for a few years now. I don’t work full time because of my kids, mainly, but also...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Road to Recovery...I have been a migraine sufferer since the age of 14. I have tried everything under the sun and beyond, to no avail. When triptans came on the market in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
“I’ve Had One of Those Cluster Headaches!”...People usually mean well when they say have you tried: drinking more water, eating a banana (weird but okay), or my least favorite, I’ve had one of those. Sadly, those...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Was That A Joke?...I am writing this essay after finishing the essay "I Say Yes To Changes and Also No". I am riding the surge of the urge to write. Often, I don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
I Say Yes to Changes and Also No...Any change in the external environment affects my condition to some extent. If the change is drastic, I see a flare-up in multiple symptoms. This sounds funny to me since...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine...Mine started at 19. I actually put a bag of ice into the sink and stuck my head in it. It helped. Now I have vertigo, I'm 56 now. If...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Headache Diease and Sweet Remission - Now What?...My journey has been brutal since 2017 adding many new diagnoses and struggling to manage. Balancing chronic cluster headache, SUNCT, trigeminal neuralgia, migraine and vestibular migraine has really been challenging...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nurtec: Possible side effect?...I just started Nurtec as a preventative. Suddenly I am suffering from constipation. I find nothing online that supports that as a side effect. Wondering if anyone else has had...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCGRP
How My Migraines Led to My #MeToo Moment...Content Note: This article describes the experience of a community member who would prefer to remain anonymous and contains themes of sexual assault. If you or a loved one are...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Select Sunglasses as a Migraineur...Spring is here, and summer is not too far behind. I love all the opportunities to get outside. The longer I live with migraine, the more passionate I become about...Reactions0reactionsComments39 comments
Confusion Migraines...For me, it started in my 50s. At first it was aura only, it was like a flashlight blinding my left eye. After a couple of those I got the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What's Your Secret: How Do You Handle The Rare Well-Day?...For those of us living with chronic migraine, a well-day (or half-day, or moment) is a rare occurrence. When those times do arise, we are presented with a conundrum as...Reactions0reactionsComments30 comments
What are the best foods for a Migraine?...Im looking for food that doesn't cause migraines....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
When Napping is a Need, Not a Luxury...Do you struggle with advocating for your need to rest during a migraine attack? If so, you're not alone, as it can be difficult to communicate how something as simple...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Que faire pour voyager en train ?...Le bruit me donne céphalées et troubles visuels, comment pourrait je remédier à cela ?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
How to Educate Others on Migraines...I’ve been living with migraines for more than 30 years. If you’re reading this, then you likely know all too well what that journey is like – debilitating pain, nausea...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
