3 Ways My Pets Help Me Through A Migraine...I’m a dog person. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a dog friend to keep me company. When I was 5 years old, my big red Irish Setter...reactions25comments
To Push Through or Not...THAT is the Migraine Question!...One of the greatest challenges that many of us face when living with a chronic disease like migraine is figuring out when to “push through” and when to stop. I...reactions2comments
Waking up with migraines everyday ...I wake up almost everyday with a migraine. That’s when they usually start and not a different time of day. I’m very careful with what I eat. No sugar or...reactions2repliesChronic
My Neurological Domino Effect...Growing up, I never really paid attention to my neurological woes. I never even really felt different until either a friend, or my parents, would approach me, and say that...reactionscomments
Missing Out Because of Migraine...I have missed out on countless holidays, events, and other fun activities with loved ones due to migraine. After being miserable spending a recent holiday alone, I came up with...reactions10comments
35 years on anti depressants for migraines. ...After taking Paxil or Prozac for 35 years for migraines successfully, i was wondering if i can easily switch because i always deal with weight gain?...reactions1reply
Is Alcohol Consumption a Trigger for Migraine?...When I was younger, I had a more robust social life. Part of that included going out with friends and consuming some alcoholic beverages. It was a bonding experience for...reactions29comments
Migraine Auras at Public/Work Places...I got my first ever visual aura about a month back. It was very scary and I thought I was getting a stroke! I would get auditory auras for most...reactions1replyAuraChronicCoping
A Community Member's Awareness-Raising Handouts...I chatted with Migraine.com community member Holly Hall, who has been living with migraine for as long as she can recall, which became chronic over a dozen years ago. Constant...reactions18comments
Really bad headaches at the back of my head bottom of skull top of neck...What could this be?...reactions5replies
Relivion ...Has anyone tried the external migraine device for treating migraine called Relivion?...reactions7replies
Seeing a Neurologist Made Me So Happy I Could Cry...After a string of bad doctor’s appointments and failed treatment options, I finally got a referral to my local hospital system’s neurology department. After the long wait, my appointment day...reactions15comments
topamax and amitriptine dosage...hi, I have about 15 headaches per month, sometimes more, sometimes less. Sumatriptam with tylenol always works for me, but was put on topamax 50 mg dosage. it is not...reactions5replies
anxiety...I have recently read that unmanaged migraines can lead to generalized anxiety. Has anyone heard of this, experienced this & if so, conquered this?...reactions3repliesMental Health
Vacation Planning Stressor...Vacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing. Though when you are living with chronic health conditions, those vacations can be stressful. I am a creature of habit. I have...reactionscomments
Is constipation connected with migraines?...I suffer with chronic hard to manage constipation is it connected with my chronic hard to manage migraines?...reactions2repliesDiet & NutritionNauseaTriggers
Migraine Auras...Is there a natural way to avoid these? Will I have them my entire life? Age 65....reactions2repliesAura
Grief Triggering Migraine...We all experience some kind of grief and remorse at some point in our lives. No one escapes from this misery. This is usually unexpected also, which means you can...reactions8comments
Eyes and Ears: Vertigo, Nystagmus and Migraine...Sharing so others may have something to consider as possibilities in their migraine journeys. Migraine with head pain is well managed in treating rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder...reactions13comments