Odors and triggers......I have read all the problems people have with fragrances and Migraines and have always had problems with odors myself. Even having to leave school when the cafeteria was cooking...reactionscomments
Destroying my world and my family...How do people deal with the stress and pressures that chronic severe daily migraines puts on a family?? My husband is so supportive but there are those times when he...reactions4comments
My Life living with Migraines...Ever since i was a little girl I've gotten really bad migraines. I've seen many Doctors and nothing ever helped. In 2011-2012 we found a medication that finally started to...reactionscomments
Well This was a First.......My worst migraines, I call the Skull Crushers. The ones where the pain feels like my skull is fractured/Fracturing, of course in the moment I am pretty sure it literally...reactions1reply
Sharing and Support Groups...The Look AHeads Migraine & Headache Group is located in Birmingham MI. We are seeking to share, help, and be helped. This group is for sufferers, family, and friends. Thank...reactions17replies
A migraine revelation all about my nose....I cannot remember a point in my life when there wasn't a dull ache somewhere in my head. And after years of suffering through the pain of a migraine and...reactions19comments
Social security disability...Anyone considering applying for SSD don't give up hope. I applied in September and received a letter of eligibility two months later. No attorney involved. The information I received from...reactions5replies
Me or the Migraine...After years of living in pain and a multitude of testing, I was diagnosed with chronic migraine and migraine associated vertigo about a year ago. Like many migraine sufferers, I'm...reactions7comments
My head is a pain......Apparently I have some "headache" gene passed down to me. Both grandmothers and mother had them, and my only brother has them too. I was hospitalized when I was four...reactions1comment
Are you sitting comfortably....?!...Since 8 August 2011 I have been experiencing weekly (ish) migraine attacks. I wake with discomfort in the right hand side of the base of my neck which slowly grows...reactionscomments
Closed head injury & migraines...It has been almost 8 years ago now since I was in a snowmobile accident that nearly cost me my life. fractured right orbital, jawbone broken in 3 places and...reactionscomments
Where can migrainers go to meet people?...As everyone keeps telling me, I'm not going to meet anyone sitting at home. But, there's no place to go that's quiet. Bars/clubs are definitely out of the question and...reactions9replies
A Lifetime with Migraine...The first migraine attack with debilitating headache and vomiting was after my piano recital when I was 13. In my late 30s I went to a headache clinic where tests...reactionscomments
Nerve decompression surgery for migraines...I had to retire at 62 because of chronic migraines. After retirement I had a 3 month migraine. I had nerve decompression surgery 3 years ago and have been migraine...reactionscomments
Chronic Migraine in America 2013...Chronic migraine is defined as having migraines at least 15 days every month, lasting four hours or more. So people suffering from chronic migraine have more headache days than not...
Oh yes, you have Migraines....I have been suffering from Migraines since I was 12. Have been through many medical exams, and the final conclusion has always been: 'yes, you suffer from Migraines.' Very disheartening...reactionscomments
Am I alone in this pain?...I am a 41 year old female and I had my first migraine in my early 30's. I used to only have them once a year or so but over...reactions6comments
Cutting out gluten...Last year I decided to cut out as much simple carbs as possible in an effort to lose weight. An unexpected side effect was that my monthly episodic migraines disappeared...reactions8replies
Brand Spanking New Migraineur!...I was recently diagnosed with optical neuritis, lost vision in my left eye that has not returned and ta da I now suffer with chronic migraines (about 7 months now.)...reactions7comments
Lizard...Been suffering from migraines since 1966 when I was eleven. It wasnt taken seriouly. As a young adult I was put on cafergot & inderal. I did finally find a combination...reactionscomments
