Is it a migraine or not?...Hey all. Help a sister out lol. This past Monday for the first time ever, I got tingling sensations in my tongue, mouth, around my lips, between my nose and...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesChronicSymptomsTips & Advice
Redefining My Chronic Migraine Treatment Expectations...Those of us living with migraine are desperate for relief. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease. That said, over the years, more and more treatments have been created...Reactions0reactionsComments39 comments
Migraine Cycles: The Good, the BAD, & the Ugly (Part 2)...Everyone has bad days. As someone who lives with chronic conditions, including migraine disease, a bad day may look different for us. I have a few things that can cause...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Clusterbusters: The Importance of Hope...After two years of meeting virtually, Clusterbusters had an in-person conference. My brain was full of questions and concerns about traveling, meeting others, and fitting in. However, all of that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making the Most of Your 15 Minute Appointments...When I first got migraine, I had a lot of questions. I wanted a clear diagnosis. I wanted a clear plan. I wanted a future clear of migraine. I didn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
MAO inhibitors and tyramine diet...Is anybody here on an MAO inhibitor like EMSAM (Selegeline) over 10mg a day and adhering to tyramine diet? I find that diet almost impossible to do as I only...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTriggersDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Chronic Migraine, Mental Health, and Invisible Illness Stigma...Mental health illnesses are commonly thought of as stigmatized conditions. Additionally, other conditions that face a lot of stigmatization are invisible illnesses. A large portion of society does not believe...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Migraines triggered by food &/or ingredients...I've had a sensitivity to an ingredient that's common to processed foods named Carrageenan. It's a fancy ingredient that's put in our foods not for flavor but only to create...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & NutritionTriggers
Post BC migraines ...Hi all. Question: I went off oral contraceptives as of 10/30. I got a 40 hour stubborn on/off migraine from the hormone shift. Then for the first time since age...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesChronicHormonesSymptoms
Dealing With The Aches And Pain Of Migraine...Walking through our kitchen two days after a migraine attack, my shoulders still hurt. Body aches are a thing when I have a full-blown migraine. The pain usually sticks to...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Device idea to help with migraine triggers tracking – Seeking feedback...Hi everyone, I am a Master student in Industrial Design and I have an idea of a product to help with migraine symptoms and triggers monitoring. I would like to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTriggersTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Migraine back to back ...So this happened to me today and yesterday. But yesterday I was sitting in my house at night when all of a sudden I started getting the aura in my...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAuraMental HealthNausea
Migraines and Arthritis...No fun for sure is basically the nice way to put it. I have had migraines 24/7 for 20-plus years. I have had 1 stroke and 1 mini stroke because...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pre-appointment jitters and sadness about how my headaches affect my husband...I've had bad headaches since a series of TBIs in 2016. Though I think I've healed completely from the TBIs the headaches still last triggered by stress and pressure changes...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesCopingCostIntimacy & Relationships
Daily Headaches...Hello everyone, My name is Ken and I have suffered from headaches which led to migraines for probably over 30 yrs now. As I've gotten older, they seem to have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Migraine Cycles: The GOOD, the Bad, & the Ugly (Part 1)...When speaking to people about living with migraine disease, the word good doesn’t come spilling out of your mouth. Honestly, finding the 'good' related to migraine is lacking for many...Reactions0reactionsComments64 comments
Are Your Attacks Evolving?...Whether due to aging, hormonal shifts, or life transitions (such as changes in career or marital status), migraine attacks may evolve over time. When this occurs, it can be challenging...Reactions0reactionsComments39 comments
Do you have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?...In addition to migraine, have you been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? What effects has it had on your life and treatments?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentHealthcare Team
Chronic Migraine: A "Novel" Idea?...Have you ever thought about writing a book about your migraines? This is something that Lisa Aleo, a woman living with migraine, did! Watch my video for a sneak peek...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments