Ups and downs...I started getting migraines as a child. It wasn't until my mom realized she was buying lots of OTC meds like Tylenol quite frequently that my condition was noticed. I...reactions1comment
Lifetime of Migraines...I have experienced the pain of "headaches" since I was a child. My "full blown" migraines began at the age of 18 with ALL the symptoms common to aura and...reactions1comment
Will they ever end?...Suffering from migraines for 24 years. No visual aura but lots of prodrome symptoms. They have changed and moved literally on my head/face over the years. Started with one a...reactions1comment
Cindy's Journey with chronic migraines...Hello, My name is Cindy and I am a chronic migraine sufferer. I have dealt with migraines for over 20 years, but the past two years my migraines have gotten...reactions5comments
A parent's story...My husband and I have watched our 13 year old daughter suffer for the last 7 years. The first thing I must say is that she is a truly amazing...reactions5comments
What's your migraine story?...In just seven months since the launch of Migraine.com, hundreds of you have shared your story with the community. We have been overwhelmed by the response, as well as the...reactions2comments
Is MSG a Migraine Trigger?...Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is an additive in many recipes, cuisines, and canned foods. It is considered a “flavor enhancer,” an ingredient added in very small amounts to improve the flavor...reactions25comments
Is there any hope?...See Also VertigoVision ChangesMigraine AuraI have suffered with headaches / migraines for ten years, of which cause me to lose my balance for a long period of time, whilst...reactions5comments
Change in weather effects...See AlsoMigraine TreatmentI have noticed with me any change in the barometric pressure in the air will throw me into a full-blown migraine. And when this happens even my migraine...reactions1comment
22 years of migraines...I have been having migraines since I was 6 years old. My father has them and so does my brother. And I have never heard of anyone having them as...reactions4comments
Quality of Life...Migraine sufferer for 16 years Symptoms: As a child, I believe that i experienced abdominal migraines where my stomach would cramp and i'd vomit after eating certain foods (drinking orange...reactions3comments
My Life With Migraines...My name is Darlene Blair, I am 57 years old and I have had migraines since I was 13 years old. The following is the history of my life with...reactions2comments
Confused is it a migraine or a headache...Migraine Basics Migraine or Headache Quiz Migraine Headaches Doctors Migraine Types Hi, can anyone help i have been suffering from really really bad headaches for the past 3 months lasting...reactions5comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions23comments
"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...reactions29comments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions12comments
