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
Could Dairy Withdrawal be my recent trigger?...I am on day 19 of my current migraine. It varies in pain from a 4-10 in intensity at any given time. I've been to see my doctor and also...reactions4replies
yoga therapy...Has anyone tried yoga therapy? I'm doing it right now for chronic migraine, and it seems to be helping with the frequency of the attacks....reactions2replies
Sick and tired....OK so whining about it won't make it better I know, but I am so SICK AND TIRED of migraine. For the last three weeks I have had migraine every...reactions7replies
Hormonal migraines, looking for specialist...Hi. My migraines are due to hormonal fluctuations (I never had a headache, let alone a migraine until after I had my first child at 29). And after my second...reactions3replies
Low BP and Migraine...Hi, I am wondering if anyone else has the same symptom I seem to have (my mother as well has this symptom). Ever since we can remember whenever one of...reactions30replies
What's the first thing you plan to do when your migraine goes away?...During nearly all my migraine attacks—whether they be mild ones I can half-ignore most of the day or really severe ones that have me in a cool, dark room—I daydream...reactions34comments
Migraines for life...I was told by my mother when I was younger that my pediatrician told her when i was around six weeks old he thought. I might be suffering from headaches...reactionscomments
Migraines in a professional kitchen...You would think, of all places, restaurant people would be MOST understanding about this. I get nauseous, puke, lose my sense of balance, can't stand the heat, can't stand the...reactions2replies
