What Michele Bachmann has taught us about the politics of migraine...Reports that presidential candidate and Congressional representative Michele Bachmann has migraines has brought forth a tangled set of heady issues for people with migraine, including stigma, discrimination, sexism, and political...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Unsure......Sensory Aura Visual Aura Sensitivity to lights As a kid I would get tension headaches all the time and once in a while I would get double vision... Now that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Refractory Chronic Daily Migraines. Is there no hope??...So I'm one of the lucky few to have A) Chronic Daily migraines (for 18 years now) b) Refractory migraines C) Familial Hemiplegic migraines. I used to get migraines a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Is it stigmatizing to have migraine?...Is it stigmatizing to have migraine? I’m guessing that a lot of you would say yes. But, despite the huge amount of attention to the stigma of having other diseases...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
"We're dealing with two different illnesses"...Last week I got the pleasure—at last!—of meeting some of my longtime blogger friends. Most of the faces were familiar since I’ve seen most bloggers’ photos before, but it was...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Looking for new neurologist...I've had chronic migraines and have been on disabilty for about 12 years. I need a new neurologist in the Chicago area. The name of a pain management specialist would...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Migraine Triggers: Dehydration...Dehydration is an often overlooked Migraine trigger. For some Migraineurs — and I’m one of them — even mild dehydration can trigger a terrible Migraine. It’s unfortunate that dehydration is...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Special Report: Migraine Triggers...Identifying migraine triggers is a crucial, yet challenging, part of migraine management. As we know, although there are some migraine triggers that are more common than others, they can vary...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Benzylpiperazine (BZP), Unremitting Headache and Aggresive Treatment...Thanks for taking the time to read my headache (migraine?) story. Six months ago I (very, very foolishly) took a BZP-based, so-called ‘party pill’. 1-Benzylpiperazine (BZP) has a peripheral sympathomimetic...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine Horton's Headache central and peripheral neuralgic pain...I'm Alex 44 years old male from Stockholm, Sweden. I suffered from headaches as long as I can remember. Puberty kicked in at it got worse. Acetylsalicylic acid like in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Botox Therapy...I have been suffering with Migraines for about 20 years now. I have tried and resistant to almost every medication that I have taken for my headaches. I have had...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Migraine Disease...I have had Migraine Disease for the last 47 years. I have a combination Cluster/Migraine deal. When I get a headache sometimes I can lay down and others times I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Want more attention to be paid to migraine? Start by sharing your story....Early in the morning on June first, I was stumbling about a hotel room in Washington, D.C., trying to get dressed and make coffee in the semi-dark as my sister...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What a birthday......Migraine & Social Events Migraine & Stress Migraine Types My husband planned a nice romantic little get away at a bed and breakfast for my birthday. Plus he had reservations...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Migraines are My Life...I'm currently a 62 year old male. I started having periodic migraines when I was 35. These were managed by laying down after taking a vicodin and indomethicin. However, in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A life with migraines...I'm a 23-year-old migraneur, first onset was sometime around the age of 13 when I also began experiencing depression and insomnia. I am currently diagnosed with Chronic Migraine Syndrome, Chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Preventative migraine meds: a new part to my old problem?...Hi everyone. I am new to this board, feeling a little hopeless and digging around to see what I can find. I thought I would share my latest development for...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Oh if only I had family history to work with!...I must start with my grateful thanks to everyone else who posts here and on other boards, groups and websites/blogs with regards to migraines- it does wonders for my attitude...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Driving As a Migraine Trigger...Those of us with migraine disease sometimes find ourselves in a tough situation when driving or riding in a car triggers a migraine. Some migraineurs have told me that they’re...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Scintillating scotoma...I have very infrequent migraines but have had some amazing and frightening experiences. I have only ever had one massive headache and that was during a particularly stressful time. Normally...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
