My Life With The Ups And Downs A Migraine Brings...Hi, my name is Sabine. I am writing from Germany. I am 51 and was diagnosed 40 years ago. I had to stop my career as a language teacher one...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
How to manage coping changes in your lifestyle with migraines...What are some tips with coping with migraines in changing your lifestyle and being able to not miss out on the big things in your life?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingTips & Advice
How am I am doing ...I am a simple man have a simple question does anyone really know how much migraines have changed your life ....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Migraine and mental health ...Any models for coordinating between neurologist and psychiatrist for medication planning and monitoring? Also concerned about psychoactive side effects of migraine meds....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How I "Do" Mindfulness During Migraine Pain...When I first heard of mindfulness, I thought it was some woo-woo made-up wishful thinking activity. Or worse, woo-woo made up wishful thinking which required you to sit still and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does your provider rush during your appointment without taking care of your needs?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
What are your goals this year?...🎉 Happy New Year, Migraine.com community! What lifestyle changes or goals are you working towards this year?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwarenessCoping
When a Medication Stops Working or Its Efficacy Fades...A huge part of life with migraine is finding an effective treatment strategy that results in relief. It can take years to discover the perfect balance of preventatives and rescue...Reactions0reactionsComments32 comments
The Emotional Phases of a Migraine...When it comes to discussing migraines, it is the physical symptoms that tend to be the focus. In my 15 years of living with chronic migraine, this is the first...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How have your migraine attacks changed over time?...Has the frequency changed? Which symptoms have you experienced or stopped experiencing as they've changed? Have you changed how you managed your attacks through the years?...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesSymptoms
Waking up to BLAH (Aura/Migraine)...I've been dealing with Blah (aura/migraine) since I was 11. I'm 59. Since mid-October I've experienced 4 Blahs just before bed and as I wake up. This does not include...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTriggersAuraSleep
symptoms...ALPHA GAL! So...I've been dealing with a seizure disorder for 5 years. Haven't been able to work, can barely attend Ross's sporting events, family events, and If I did, it...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTriggers
Organizing My Medical Records and Advice for Others...Whether you are a chronic illness patient or someone who just has a Type A personality, I feel organization is important. There are a lot of advantages to keeping detailed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Discuss Trying a New Therapy With Your Provider...Back in my early twenties, I would get frequent headaches, which led to several ER trips. I dreaded the long wait time and the constant noises adding to my already...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
"Uncured" meats?...So we had ham for Christmas. We made sure to get one that said uncured. But I have a migraine. I've been doing a little reading. And it looks like...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTriggers
What Are My Migraine-Friendly Tips for Driving?...Driving an automobile is a privilege and a big goal for many people. As a teen, I couldn’t wait to get behind the wheel and experience the freedom and independence...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Red and dropped eyelid...Does anyone get red and dropped eyelid with migraine? Is it normal?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesChronic
Vocal and physical tics...These occur only in the context of migraine prodrome and aura. Another weird symptom is my voice becomes very weak...Reactions0reactionsComments18 replies
I've had a constant migraine headache for 24 years. I'm 69 now....I've been to headache specialists, headache hospitals, and taken every kind of medicine including Oxycodone and Fentenal and most every other kind of medicine, along with Botox, nerve blocks and...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesCopingChronic
