migraine after effects...hi there, i was diagnosed with my first migraine on sunday - since then ive had a ringing in my ears, feeling very tired, dizzy with a slight headache and...reactions4replies
And The Beat Goes On...I suffer from what I guess is labeled as "Chronic Migraine". I do not remember exactly when they started, in my 30's or thereabouts, I am now in my fifties...reactions2comments
pure pain...I am a mother of four that in itself is enough to give any a headache. Mine never seemed to end. I was 27 at the time the migraines started...reactions2comments
"But you don't look sick" - the Spoon Theory...This woman who wrote the article below has lupus and knows what it's like to live with chronic invisible disease, pain and all that comes with an "invisible" illness. Much...reactions2replies
How to handle extreme scent hypersensitivity?...One of my triggers is very common among migraineurs: hypersensitivity to scents. I have all the other common triggers as well. Obviously, I avoid scents as much as humanly possible...reactions2replies
Migrane...part 1...I am having migraine from the age 10 . I used to face a lotta of difficulties at the initial schooling years and every one used to see me as...reactions1comment
Rebound Headaches ...Hi there I was wondering if anyone had any specific tips for going cold turkey from triptans and other painkillers? I have continued taking my Topamax, but I haven't taken...reactions1replyTreatment
they denied me...I'm 22 and have been diagnosed with serve migraines since before I was 10.. I've always been on some kind of meds for it. I have a migraine from the...reactions5replies
Momma has a monster (migraine)...I was 13 when I started getting my headaches & they started to get worse & more frequent as I got older. I was diagnosed with migraines when I was...reactions1comment
migraine is my life...I was 8 yrs. old when my migraines began. My mom said they were allergy headaches. I always knew mine were worse than everyone else's. I also had no friends...reactions2comments
Laser Treatment...Earlier, my mother mentioned to me that a co-worker of my dad has almost identical chronic migraines to me. Apparently, the woman had taken prescription medications for years to no...reactions1reply
A.S.M.R....I am just wondering does anyone out there use these? Does it help sleep and help have some piece of mind?? I am so tired all the time. I see...reactions2replies
Running out of options...I have tried countless numbers of "fast acting" medications and now, naratriptan, which was the ONLY one that occasionally worked for me, has stopped working. I have to pay about...reactions3repliesTreatment
Alpha-Stim...Has anyone tried the Alpha-Stim machine? It is a little like tens but it works with acupunctures meridians system. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks Cindy...reactions5replies
My migraine life....My first migraine was as age 20. After that I had one every month then every week then by the time I was 23 I had 2-5 a week. My...reactions3comments
cymbalta...Been on these for a week now for my migraine and feel dreadful. Has anyone else had these pills. Im also on topamax. Had migraine for 21 yrs and totally...reactions5repliesTreatment
Suffering Since I was 5...I couldn't be like every other normal Child growing up my body had to be different when i was 5 i started getting very sick i refused to play with...reactions1comment
how can i feel well enough so i can go back to work ?...Hi I'm Clare. I'm new here. I'm looking for a bit of advice.I normally get migraines frequently, I am just used to putting up with it and taking my sumitriptan...reactions2replies
48 yrs old and it's getting worse!!...Hi We'll I've just found this page after following for a while on Facebook and it's been very helpful. I have a query though, over the last year or so...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Life, Boxing and Migraines...Boxing, two opponents in a ring, slugging it out for a victory. Boxing is an art and I love watching two athletes going the distance for 12 rounds. There is...reactionscomments
