living with migraines in a country with no neurologists...First of all, let me give you a little history. Im 48 years olf, Ive lived with migraine since about age 2. Ive been married for 24 years, and as...reactions1reply
Lonely Suffering...My wife asked me last night: Why you are wearing sunglasses at night? I took a deep breath then said: it is because of lights flashes! It would be clearer...reactions1comment
anne...I have had migraines since I was 13 and am now 61. I have tried everything for migraines, stayed away from pain meds for the last 10 years as they...reactions3comments
The Doctor is (Too Often) Out...Imagine looking for a doctor to help you with your migraines and on your first visit, he tells you that because of your lack of education, you couldn’t possibly understand...reactionscomments
Post-Op and an increase in Migraines...Has anyone ever heard of this before? I just came from my neurologist and she wants me to take an extra week off because I will most likely have an...reactions7replies
My Whinge (Feel free to ignore)...So the other night I ended up calling an ambulance due to feeling suicidal (I'm alright, not the point of this story) and, due to the pain I was in...reactions1reply
Have a bad reaction to any of these prescriptions?...Alprenolol, Detrol, lidocaine, propranolol, amitriptyline, dextromethorphan, MDMA, Reglan, amphetamines, diphenhydramine, metoclopramideprolol, risperidone, aripiprazole, donepezil, metoprolol, Rythmol, atomoxetine, doxepin, mexiletine, Sertraline, benztropine, duloxetine, mirtazapine, tamoxifen (p),...reactions1replyTreatment
LIVING A FULL LIFE...So being that i am a migraine sufferer, I have heard more than my fair share of ignorant comments. The one most recent that got my attention do to it's...reactions2comments
Celiac disease masquerading as Migraine / Narcolepsy...While researching sleep disorders and their relationship / co-morbidity with migraines I ran into an interesting blog: http://eawake.blogspot.com/2010/10/narcolepsy-and-chronic-migraine.html. Has anyone else had any luck eliminating migraines by treating other diseases?...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
Is this neck rash a symptom?...Hi! This is my first post here and I was hoping someone could help me get some answers about a small rash I've had on my neck that comes and...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Dreams & Acceptance: MHAM 2014 Blog Challenge: Day 2...As in past years, our team of patient writers here at Migraine.com is tackling the Migraine & Headache Awareness Month Blog Challenge prompts. All of the prompts and the instructions...reactions2comments
Brain fog and migraine...Hi everyone! I am new to this forum. I have been having headaches since the age of 4. I am in my thirties now. Last year has been worst. I...reactions2replies
Chronic Migraine Sufferer!...I have suffered headaches since a teenager & diagnosed with "tummy migraine" as a child. I had left eye surgery for myopia in 1991 & as I am getting older, the...reactions3comments
What to do about auras?...I've been a migraineur for the last 10 years. I've typically had on average, 10 migraines per month, all fairly well managed. I have yet to find a preventative that...reactions3comments
Unpredictability in frequency and cause-effect thinking...In July of 2005, I had 29 "attacks" of migraine with aura. I could not figure out any "trigger." Then, I went for six months without one. I always tell...reactionscomments
Dreaming of a Symptom-Free Life: MHAM 2014 Blog Challenge: Day 1...Today, June 1, 2014, is the first day of 2014 Migraine & Headache Awareness Month. Migraine & Headache Awareness Month (MHAM) is an annual observation in the United States with...reactions8comments
When Healthcare Profressionals Don't Listen...I'm 30, and have had migraines since I was 14. The hardest thing I've found in my entire experience with migraines is getting healthcare professionals to listen to me. Unlike...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
For My "M"* Tribe...Last week, I joined my 5 years old daughter in a roll coaster kind of game. It kept rotating in a speed that made my daughter in a continuous state...reactions1reply
Light Sensitivity and FL-41...Does anyone know what the specific difference between the indoor and outdoor variety of the FL-41 glasses are?...reactions4replies
Not sure what kind it is....I'm 15 and for the past couple of years I've been having these migraines that just won't stop. I don't know what kind it is but the migraine starts when...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
