Transition Contacts...My severe chronic migraine can rule my life and affect so much of it. Lighting is such a big trigger for me. When I flare, I can experience such long...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Life of a Helpmate...I may be in the minority here by coming at this topic from the other side of the fence but maybe someone out there may find some benefit to our...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Organizing with Chronic Migraine...Living with chronic migraine affects everyday living in so many ways. One of these ways is when it comes to trying to organize your home. I am currently cleaning out...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Cluster migraines ...I have been suffering badly from cluster migraines. I'm looking for help. As the medication I get don't really help...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCluster Headache
You’re Resting, You’re Not Lazy...I grew up busy. I was always doing some activity, whether it was at home or outside of the home. Even as a kid I looked at rest as being...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Missing a Dose of My SSRI Triggered a Migraine...I couldn't believe it, but I was having an aura. I hadn’t had a migraine in years, and now, on a random February morning, I was getting an aura. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Post drome cravings?...Desperately crave coconut milk /coconut juice in post drome - does anyone else have specific cravings recovering from a migraine attack? Is there a link to potassium issues / deficiency...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Jaw pain to Migraine?...So, I've been having some jaw tightening that has been transforming into head pain. Is this common? I have a tick where I clench my jaw (trying to get rid...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSymptomsCopingTriggers
3 Stretches to Release Neck and Shoulder Tension...Do you ever feel like your constant neck pain may be even worse than your head pain? If so, you are not alone. According to Dr. Sait Ashina in his...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
FeaturedHow do you express your migraine attacks?...I express many things in my life through writing. I find the act of writing what I experience to be very cathartic. Here is a poem I wrote about migraine...Reactions0reactionsComments41 repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
How to Handle Disability Re-Evaluation...It can take years of appeals, stress, patience, and determination to secure disability coverage for migraine. For those of us lucky enough to attain coverage, the challenges don’t stop there...Reactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Bright Headlights Causing Migraines...Does anyone else get blinding headaches caused from driving at night? These new vehicles with these extremely bright LED headlights are triggering headaches almost daily when i drive at night...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceTriggersTravel
Managing Mood Changes or Suicidal Ideation as a Medication Side Effect...A handful of migraine preventive medications have a slight risk of mood changes, including depression and even suicidal ideation, as a potential side effect. Even though the risk of experiencing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Long and Winding Road...I had my first migraine when I was 22, home from college during winter break. I had no idea what was happening and neither did my doctor. I took 2...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tired of migraines ...I have had migraines for 35 years and tried zomig, max alt and several others that are for migraines and had a reaction so I am not able to take...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Years of Agony...6-1-18 I began with acute pain on the right side of my head. After 3 months of being misdiagnosed, I saw a neurologist... Chronic migraine disorder. I never had a...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of migraine?...**SURVEY NOW CLOSED** To better understand the patient experience and realities of migraine, we are fielding our 12th Migraine In America survey. By taking this anonymous survey, you can help...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwareness
Chronic Migraine and Chronic Back Pain...I am in the process of renewing my social security disability. As part of this process, I had to see a doctor that they chose. During this appointment, the doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments67 comments
Migraine and Mertazapine...I've been a migraineur for around 30 years. I've tried all possible medications (with Zomig as my 'go to') from Ketamine therapy, medicinal marijuana, to Botox, and even Emgality but...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Trigger Stacking Affects My Migraines...While doing some reading on dog training, I came across an interesting term called trigger stacking. It refers to the process of small stressors adding up and overwhelming the dog...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
