Tricks to Enjoying Your Halloween...This is my first Halloween as a mom, and I can’t wait to dress my daughter up in her first costume. I also can’t wait to decorate the house and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Active 3 days agoCan Stress Prevent Migraines?...Usually we think of stress as a migraine trigger and it certainly can be for me. This month I found something very surprising. As of today, Oct 23, I have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTriggersWeatherMental Health
Trigeminal neuralgia / occipital neuralgia...Some of you may have read my previous topic about my headaches and how I’m struggling to get a diagnosis. If you haven’t, a shortened version is that my doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments21 replies
Migraine & SAD ...Hello! I’ve been diagnosed with Chronic Migraine with complex aura since I was 9 years old (19 years), and now recently have been diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) so...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Mri results SCARED ...Anyone had similar mri turned out to be not significant "In the periventricular and subcortical white matter of both cerebral hemispheres with mainly subcortical localization, some variable-sized lesions are observed...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsAuraMental Health
Navigating the Movie Theater Minefield of Triggers...From blaring exit signs to flashing strobe effects, from stinky cologne mixed with popcorn smells to cold temperatures – the movie theaters are alive with migraine triggers. People living with...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Status Migrainosus...My 16-year-old daughter has had a headache now for 37 days. Things did move quickly with blood tests, MRI, and a consultation with a neurologist. She was prescribed Amitriptyline 10mg...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
botox-forehead or neck...Does it matter where I get my Botox shots, in my forehead or the back of my neck/lats?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBotox
My Worst COVID Symptom: Migraine ...Even though I was vaxed and boosted and super-careful for nearly two and half years, COVID finally found me one hot August day. Probably after a not-so-careful night of Latin dancing. ...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New tension headaches ...Hey! Question: I have now been getting Tension Headaches. Never had these thanks to consistent migraines. Sometimes they go away easily. Sometimes not. Thinking of doing an MRI but I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesEpisodicSymptomsTreatment
How to Enjoy Halloween Candy Without a Migraine...I want my Halloween candy, and I want to eat it migraine-free too. So, what's the trick to having your treats? I used to love Reese's Nutrageous bars. It's a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Any other migraine sufferers have the same thing?...I first started getting migraines at 11, they start with the aura then about 20 mins later the full on headache is there, which is pretty unpleasant. I seem to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Replacement for Amerge...The migraine drug Amerge is recently discontinued by the manufacturer, GSK. What do I replace it with? I’ve used it for more than 20 years and it works wonders for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
6 Techniques to Reduce the Impact of Brain Fog...Whether you need to pay bills, plan your meals for the week, or tackle a task at work, brain fog can feel insurmountable. Here are some ways I’ve found that...Reactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Finding migraine medication that works or finding one that is within a budget...I was wondering if anybody in the community has had a hard time finding medication for migraines that work where you don't have to take something with it like Excedrin...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Living with Let Down Migraines...Migraine is a challenging condition to live with. It seems to have a mind and life of its own, and for me, it’s always wanting to stay in a state...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Medication questions...Has anyone tried Vyepti infusions,and if so,what has been your experience? Also wondering about Qulipta ? I feel like I have tried everything and these 2 newer medications have been...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesTreatmentChronic
Medicare Denied My CGRP...Over the past couple of years, we have seen several emerging medicines and devices for migraine management. Sounds great, right? So why are so many unable to access treatments? Those...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Migraine morning after...Hi, Before bed I may do 5 minutes of mild exercise. I know I am drinking adequate water as I get up for the bathroom at 2am everyday. The next...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSleepTips & AdviceTreatment
Better in the evening?...Nice to find the forums and read about people's experiences. I used to run a migraine about every two to three months; in the last few months it's been more...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesChronicEpisodicSymptoms
