I hate my brain...It all started two weeks after going on the combined contraceptive pill although I didn't realise the connection until a few months later! I was sitting in my parents house...reactionscomments
Some Relief After 34 Years of Suffering...But first, my history: I am a 45-year-old Caucasian male who endured my first migraine when I was all of 9 years old. For the remainder of my youth and...reactions8comments
You never forget what it is like to have a migraine....I recall having migraines straight after doing physical exercise in my early 20's particularly when it was a warm day or I was over exerted and possibly dehydrated. I would...reactions4comments
Life changes with chronic migraines....I had to retire from teaching Health Care at the University Level because of my migraines. I couldn't predict when I would have one, and would let people down -...reactions3comments
A Few Deep Breaths.......My migraines started when I was 9 yrs old... I am now 85. My mother would put me in a dark room for about an hour. My attacks consisted of...reactions1comment
My Migraines...I had my first Migraine when I was 8 years old. I was in recess, running around with my friends, when suddenly a kind of pounding appeared in my head...reactions1comment
Pain of My Life...My suffering started very early in my life about second or third grade I had constant headaches my mother decided it was time to see the doctor who promptly said...reactions2comments
Relief...My migraines began around age 8, but I wasn't diagnosed until my freshman year in college. It was during a test on greek gods and godesses. I started having trouble...reactionscomments
The Migraine Merry-Go-Round...My family tree is filled with migraineurs, so when my first one struck while I was barely beyond Kindergarten, there was little mystery about what was happening to me. My...reactions7comments
I have had some relief with diet still working on it!!...I had my first migraine around the age of 8. I had them quite frequently and finally went to the dr. This wonderful (NOT!) pediatrician told me that I am...reactionscomments
Life with Migraines...I was born in winter of 1955, in south Louisiana. My mother had a history of Migraines, and had a lot of her characteristics. My first migraine was at the...reactionscomments
Hi, new to the community...Hi everyone. I'm new here, although unfortunately not new to headaches at all. I've had them for over 25 years. I've been seen by a neurologist all of this time...reactionscomments
Michigan Migraine...I've been a migraine sufferer as long as I can remember. Was it the whiplash I suffered in kindergarten or the head injury that landed me in the hospital for...reactionscomments
Memorable Migraine: When J. Saved Me...Let me preface this entry by saying you should never, ever share prescription medication with others. Your script was written expressly for you and is not intended for anyone else...reactions1comment
My friend's first (and last?) migraine...One of my very dearest friends is extremely gentle and understanding when it comes to my health. She works with me and encourages me to take breaks, to not work...reactions2comments
Implant...I am getting ready to have a implant put in to possible stop my migraines. I have had them for 4 years and everything has stopped working. I will post...reactions13repliesSurgery
Genetic and Congenital Causes...I just started seeing a new headache specialist, and he's brought up things that I've never heard another doctor discuss. I got blood work back today, and I have the...reactions2replies
Migraine with Aura More Often Associated with Heart Attack or Stroke than Diabetes, Obesity or Smoking...The American Academy of Neurology released information about a new study this week that addresses the risk of heart attack and stroke for women living with migraine with aura. While...reactionscomments
When no news isn’t exactly good news...When you’re on the path toward getting diagnosed with migraine disease, your healthcare professional will take several steps to rule out what you don’t have. The symptoms of migraine can...reactions5comments
Feeling validated about my headaches...I experience my first known migraine at age 4. I was playing on a swing; when suddenly, all of the leaves on the trees swirled together in a myriad of...reactions11comments