May sound like a strange question but how do you pass the time when a migraine hits?...Hi everyone, been having migraines for 30 years, they last for four days, I'm currently on day two. I'm sitting here wondering how others cope with getting through the days?...reactions134repliesSymptoms
Expecting Compromise...I am the sole soul who needs to take care of the triggers around me. I can’t ask anyone else to remember my triggers and behave accordingly. I shouldn’t expect...reactions7comments
After 3 rounds of Botox 9 months later...The first set of shots didn't help, second round helped a little, and the third round made them worse and unbearable. I go back to see Neuro on August 22...reactions4replies
Which Form of Magnesium Do I Use for Migraine Prevention?...Finding ways to effectively manage migraine is challenging for many of us. I have tried more things to help me with this that have failed me than have provided me...reactions10comments
Symptoms change...Hello! I would like to share my experience with migraines. It started when I was 14; I used to get very bad visual aura migraines a few times a week...reactions2repliesAura
Newly diagnosed...Long story but I will condense as much as possible. 12 years or so ago, I was diagnosed and treated for cervical migraines that gave me neck pain that radiated...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Failure to make reasonable adjustments ...Has anyone had experiences of workplaces who fail to make reasonable adjustments for your disability? I suffer from daily chronic migraine and had a job offer withdrawn after I disclosed...reactions12repliesChronicAwarenessWork & Employment
5 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self About My Cluster Headaches...My life looked a lot different 10 years ago. I was 24 and living in fear of my episodic cluster headaches. These attacks upended my life for 2-3 months and...reactions11comments
How Has Migraine Changed You?...For those of us living with chronic migraine, we may notice long-term impacts of the condition over time. Emotionally, physically, socially, and financially - from who we are to how...reactions14comments
Chronic Migraines ...I've been suffering about 15 years frequently only discovered sumatriptan about 6 years ago first one made me quite sick but after that I was okish for a while then...reactions1replyChronicTreatmentSide Effects
Deep Relaxation and Managing Pain...When my life-long migraines became chronic in 2005, I was told that regular exercise would help. So I developed a walking habit that, I guess, helped me. I couldn't tell...reactions1comment
Shortness of Breath...For more than two decades I was in the dark as to what was causing so much pain in the upper abdomen near the lower rib cage. The modern medicine...reactions2comments
My Prior Authorization Didn't Follow When I Changed Pharmacies...In October of 2021, I began seeing a migraine specialist at a headache clinic. I shared my experience of switching to this doctor here, and my overall, I've been really...reactions2comments
Active 3 days agoSevere fatigue ...Hello. I am new to this site so I apologize if this has been discussed before. I am having severe fatigue after a migraine. So severe that doing simple things...reactions11replies
Sore throat? ...I've had migraines for a couple years which have recently become a lot more frequent (several times a week, sometimes lasting up to 10 days). They are by and large...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Tips for a long lasting migraine and puffy eye?...I’ve had migraines on and off for a while now but this last one has been a killer. It’s lasted for 7 days now and at its worst point I...reactions5repliesTreatment
Allodyniaavoidance ...It’s hot. I’m sitting still yet I’m sweating right through my clothes. I do have an air conditioner, but I hate using it. The feeling of it almost hurts my...reactions2replies
Botox for migraines ...I have chronic migraine, chronic fatigue syndrome and a few autoimmune diseases and a few different types of arthritis. I had the botox for migraines and 4 days later all...reactions1replyTreatment
Ketamine infusions for migraines and chronic pain ...Hey everyone, so I’ve been dealing with these horrible migraines for over 12 years now. Long story short the pain center I am in has suggested ketamine infusions as kind...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
My Cruise Packing Preparations...Making a list and checking it a million times. When I prepare to take a trip, I am notorious for making lists. As I prepare to take my first-ever cruise...reactions46comments
