Migraine ...Does anyone experience cracking noises in one side of head -i get this often but without aura - iv had migraine with aura for years but for past few months...reactions4replies
6 Tips to Always Be Prepared for Your Chronic Illness...As people with chronic illness, it is important to be proactive. There are many steps that one can take to do this. We are our best advocate and, as we...reactions12comments
Side effects botox for migraine...Hello. I just had botox for chronic migraine. Shortly after the injections I developed significant pain in my trapezius muscle and neck. I also got significant chills that night, so...reactions6repliesBotox
Acupuncture ...After having tried nearly everything preventive (except I have a gut feeling against Botox for me), I tried acupuncture. After 7 visits over 2 months, I went from 15-18 migraine...reactions1replyChronic
When Migraine Hits Our Self-Worth and Social Circle...Living with chronic migraine is an intensely painful physical condition. The severity and frequency of pain and related symptoms can bring us to our knees. Migraine has a less-frequently discussed...reactions26comments
Several visual disturbances a day...So, I am 66 and way past menopause so my hormones left me awhile ago. Been part of the migraine with aura club since I was 10. Without my long...reactions1reply
How Effective is Combination Therapy for Migraine Management?...The quest for effective ways to manage migraine disease for me has been long and progressive. In the early days of my seeking treatment, I was inexperienced. I knew what...reactions3comments
When Is the Last Time You Were Pain-Free?...A few days ago, I experienced a complete break from pain. A three-hour window of zero pain. It was shocking, incredible, and ultimately, heartbreaking. As someone who has experienced some...reactions82comments
Pregnant Women Deserve Pain Relief...I was pregnant for nearly all of 2023, between a full-term pregnancy and a miscarriage. Being prone to status migraines linked to hormone changes and episodic cluster headaches, I spent...reactions1comment
Aura while dreaming and actually having an aura!...Hi! Just joined. I've been a lovely receiver of wonderful migraine disease for 30 years now! Yay me...😝. I get to enjoy the wonderful aura of blind spots to full...reactions43repliesAura
Lots of rest and alone time avoid notices and light...I have been getting migraines since 2004 after my car accident in 2011 I was rear ended on my way to work I had a brain injury my brain shifted...reactions1reply
I'm confused on a right occipital nerve block - should I get it?...My neurologist wants to do a right occipital nerve block with out a sedative. And I'm allergic to steroids. So I'm concerned. He said he would do the first one...reactions5replies
My review on using an Ice Beanie...A few weeks ago I had sent out a message to you all to get your input as to whether I should buy an Ice Beanie, and I just want...reactions4replies
Symptoms And Its Outcomes...I am concerned with the symptoms. Others are concerned with the outcomes of my symptoms (in other words, actions). This is the disparity where the clash happens. We are not...reactions4replies
The Fun of Advocating for Migraine with My Preschooler...Have you participated in a migraine fundraiser? For years, I'd wanted to, but there was nothing in my area until Miles for Migraine expanded their Run/Walk/Relax events to include Boston...reactions1comment
How do I make my life less miserable? Existing with Chronic Migraine...How do I make my life less miserable? I have been existing, not living, with chronic almost daily migraine. It is me and my cat in a tiny condo (and...reactions97repliesCopingChronicTips & Advice
How to get migraine medication and how to know when to take it...I’ve been getting migraines my whole life and I’ve kind of known they were migraines my whole life (not sure how). When I was a kid, I’d take an acetaminophen...reactions1replyCopingTips & AdviceTreatment
Migraines becoming chronic...I was diagnosed with atypical migraines 3.5 years ago. (Though they started around 5 years ago). To start with they were fairly infrequent. Recently I’ve had one roughly every 3...reactions1replyChronicCoping
Are You on the Right Migraine Medication?...I’m 43 years old and have been getting migraines since childhood. Over the years, I've worked closely with my neurologist and made significant changes to my diet and lifestyle, all...reactions12comments
