Medicare Denied My CGRP...I was among those migraine warriors hoping for a miracle when I learned the first round of FDA-approved CGRP therapies would soon be available.... By LaQuinda McCoy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
The Uneasiness of Feeling Better...Are you trying Aimovig? Let us know in the comments!... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Navigating the Movie Theater Minefield of Triggers...From blaring exit signs to flashing strobe effects, from stinky cologne mixed with popcorn smells to cold temperatures – the movie theaters are alive with... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
When Your Neighbors Give You a Headache. Literally....Once again the buzz, buzz, buzz sound woke me from sleep at 5:30 am, and once again I knew it was coming from the apartment upstairs. I would never have... By Jennette Fulda72254 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Navigating the Pain: How Opioids for Fibromyalgia Can Trigger Migraine...I have tried physical therapy and aqua therapy to get me moving more, but the pain persisted.... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Surviving Well with Chronic Cluster Headache Disease...After being on Aimovig for 3.5 years, I recently switched to Qulipta.... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Beating the Migraine Heat...Gritting our teeth and sharing our collective experience here; among members.... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Just Tried Aimovig...Just self-injected Aimovig three weeks ago. Zero results. But I’ll keep trying and will keep posting my results.... By lincperez1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Withdrawing from the World...Missed phone calls, ignored voicemails, and unopened emails plague me when I’m in a bad migraine spell. The messages pile up for weeks or months and nag at me all... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Waiting for the Next Dose...Botox is injected every 10-12 weeks and some CGRPs are injected or administered monthly (like Aimovig, Ajovy, Emgality, and Vyepti).... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Managing Holiday Pressure and Expectations...There's no guarantee that it will reduce the number of migraines or their intensity, but it sure can feel good to put something into place that is moving... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Call for Ubrelvy & Nurtec Side Effects and Experiences...The monthly injectable CGRP options that are designed to prevent migraine (Aimovig, Ajovy, and Emgality) have been on the scene for a while now.... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments55 comments
Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm)...Ajovy™ (fremanezumab-vfrm) is a prescription drug used for the preventative treatment of migraine in adults. Ajovy is a type of drug known as a calcitonin-gene-related peptide (CGRP) blocker. The active ingredient... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Dealing With the Surprise Factor of Episodic Migraines...Their whimsical nature is not a quality I've ever enjoyed about them — among their other "stellar" qualities like sensitivity to light and sound, oh…and... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tips for getting moving again while dealing with migraine...Ask yourself what are things that will encourage you to get moving, and what will discourage you?... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Why Have I Started Using Qulipta for Migraine Prevention?...Again, with Aimovig and Emgality that could be up to 22 weeks/5.5 months, and with Ajovy it's still 1 to 2 months.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
On-the-Go Blender...I love my morning smoothie! It has become a staple in my morning routine because it helps me stay consistent with a diet that helps me to best manage migraines... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why Migraine is More Than Just a Headache...Put simply, a migraine is more than just a headache. In my experience, it goes by many names. I call it a life disruptor, a destroyer of work and family... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Migraine Treatment and the COVID-19 Vaccine...This has caused some concerns among people who get Botox for migraine.... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Aimovig: A Game Changer...So just took my six injection for Aimovig. Whatever hesitation I have with this new drug is completely gone away and so has my pain.... By ejcc1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
