Migraine in Families...We know that genetics can come into play with migraines and many other conditions. I know many people with migraine. Some will have a sibling, mom, dad, or their children...reactions8comments
Glossary of Migraine Terms...Migraine is a chronic condition that varies from person to person. It can be helpful to know key terms about migraine so that you can treat symptoms. Here are some...
VYepti...I had my first Vyepti infusion yesterday. My migrines don't follow a regular pattern - they tend to subside for 3-5 weeks and then come back in bunches once every...reactions38replies
Survey: When facing a new migraine symptom, what do you prefer to do first?...Well, well... The results of the survey "When facing a new migraine symptom, what do you prefer to do first?" 93% of respondents so far (how many total?) have replied...reactions1replyCaregivingDiagnosis
Headaches...Anybody Taking Lorezepam For Headaches? It’s The Only Thing That Works For Me!...reactions4repliesCoping
Active todayMay 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?...reactions160repliesSymptoms
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
Severe 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...reactions12replies
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
