Migraines are better, but SIL doesn't want me to babysit...Long story short, I was "restructured" out of my job because of migraines. And I'm at retirement age so just threw in the towel. I have been using magnesium patches...reactions8repliesFriends & Family
Idiopathic Intercraniac Hypertension...Does anyone else have this? I was just officially diagnosed. My neuro was thinking it was a possibility, and we did a lumbar puncture. The results were positive, my cranial...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Diet...I've been using the Migraine Summit's elimination diet for almost 2 years, still having chronic daily Migraines but with somewhat less severity some days. When I showed it to my...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
Occipital migraine ...My migraines have always been up the back of my head very very painful in the occipital nerve. I now have them almost every day and I'm waiting to see...reactions2repliesChronic
Bewildered...Hi it's me Susan. I recently had a MRI to find out why I was getting migraines. The MRI showed spine damage and she mentioned operation or alternative cortizone shots...reactions4replies
Another trigger which sent me to bed for 2 days...I am Jewish and I keep Kosher. Anyway, I went to the Kosher store to get a piece of baked salmon and I noticed that they had vegetable lo mein...reactions1reply
Under Attack: Mental Health and Migraine Stigma..."Are you stressed?" How many times has a well-meaning friend or physician said this? I wish there was a magic wand to relieve my stress! This begs the question though...reactions3comments
Self-diagnosed Migraine...I haven't been to a GP for diagnosis of migraine. However most of my symptoms suggest one especially morning headaches and near bedtime ones. I've also been sensitive to sounds...reactions1reply
waking up with early morning migraines...I have been having migraines for years, over 40 years them most of the time. I do have neck issues so that could be a factor. I can not take...reactions3replies
Diminished effect...So often when you are on a specific treatment after a few months or maybe a year, the effects seem to wane. I'm 63 and this has been my experience...reactions1reply
40+ years of chronic jaw pain and headaches...I was pregnant with my son at 29 and the worst headaches started. O..f course I could only take Tylenol, so I suffered. When I was 32 chronic jaw pain...reactions2repliesCopingDiagnosis
How do we build community to support each other when we can't get out of bed?...The concept of community has always been something I thought about mostly because I feel I don't have a community. I didn't fit in with this group or that group...reactions2replies
neck pain triggers migraines...I have had migraines over 50 years. I also have a bad neck from accidents. I am really suffering between my neck hurting and migraines. The Nebraska cold weather does...reactions5repliesWeatherSymptoms
Food Triggers - Yes or No?...G'day, I was 11yo when I was diagnosed with Migraine with Aura, circa 1988. At the time I was experiencing migraines very frequently - maybe once a week - which...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionAuraTriggers
Ajovi monthly injections! WHY CAN A MEDICATION BE OUT OF STOCK AUSTRALIA WIDE?...I have suffered with migraines for most of my early adulthood life and I was still suffering until my neurologist approved myself for Ajovi injections monthly. Since I have been...reactions4repliesChronicTreatmentAwareness
Migraine and type 2 (atypical) trigeminal neuralgia...I was diagnosed with migraine in my early 30s and now nearly 40 years later I have recently been diagnosed with atypical trigeminal neuralgia on the right side of my...reactions11repliesNewly Diagnosed
Is This Migraine or Stroke? When New and Unusual Symptoms Require Immediate Evaluation...I’ve navigated chronic migraine for the majority of my life. In the process, I’ve become clear on my specific set of migraine symptoms. Recently, I had a migraine attack that...reactions11comments
Journal Prompt: What are you looking forward to this year?...What are you most looking forward to this year? And what are you dreading? What do you already have on the calendar? What activities are you planning for this year?...reactionsrepliesAwarenessCoping
Natural Migraine Relief with MigraSoothe – Has Anyone Tried It?...Hi everyone! I recently came across a product called MigraSoothe (https://migrasoothe.co.uk/) that claims to provide natural relief from migraines. I've been struggling with migraines for years and have tried various...reactions1reply
Alendronate...Anyone else find that the pharmaceutical (for bone thinning) Alendronate Sodium also a trigger? I need to take the stuff but it flattens me out everytime. I am taking the...reactions1replyTriggers
