What side effects did you get from Botox?...I have taken 3 treatments of Botox for my migraines and am wondering if it might be causing neck, shoulder, upper chest, and arm pain that has increased since beginning...reactions27repliesBotoxSide Effects
Migraine in Children and Adolescents...Migraine is the most common headache disorder in children. Headache is a common symptom of migraine. But it is not the only one. A migraine attack can look different in...
Stuffed up head...Every night my head starts stuffing up. I take Benadryl as a rescue regimen and don’t like taking it frequently, as I’m afraid it won’t work when I need it...reactions7repliesTreatment
Should You Lay On Your Right Side for Faster Absorption of Medication?...Because migraine attacks can escalate quickly and become harder to treat as they unfold, it can matter how quickly we take our medication. A recent Johns Hopkins University study showed that...reactions25comments
Erica Carrasco...Erica Carrasco, aka Achy Smile, lives with hemiplegic migraine, a subtype of migraine with aura that mimics stroke and epilepsy. She also lives with migrainous corpalgia affecting the left side...
Dialogue with Doubters...Some folks who have never been ill do not have much patience with anyone whose illness is outside the bounds of what they expect. The dialogue below is what went...reactions10comments
THIS MAY HELP OTHERS!!...I am 68 years old and had migrains and cluster headaches for years. After numerous Doctors and exams I was desperate. Imitrex worked for me but I was taking up...reactions1reply
I Just Want to Be Normal...I know that there’s no such thing as “normal,” but my definition of it, is a life without migraines. Sounds kind of nice, wouldn’t you agree? Normal is being able...reactions33comments
When did your migraines STOP?...I see a lot of discussion here about when migraine started and a lot about their effects on our lives. I’ve had migraines all my life and they became chronic...reactions3replies
Light headed for days after severe migraine...Hi all, New to forum after trying to find answers. So, I'm a 50yr old male who suffered with migraines when I was a kid. Still get the occasional one...reactions3repliesAuraCluster HeadacheSymptoms
Nerve Block Injections to Treat My Chronic Pain...I recently started seeing a pain specialist for my chronic migraine and chronic back pain. While I have tried almost everything for my migraine pain, there is still a lot...reactions11comments
Comparison of migraine treatments ...I found this article interesting. https://www.empr.com/home/news/acute-treatment-of-migraine-lasmiditan-rimegepant-ubrogepant-compared/...reactions1reply
Have you gone on a cruise?...Have you gone on a cruise? Do you have tips or tricks for cruising with migraines? - Amanda W...reactions8repliesTravelTips & Advice
Migraine: The Gift That Keeps On Giving!...I often look at migraine as a gift that keeps on giving! Not to be overly fatalistic or negative, but truly, if you live with migraine, have you ever wondered...reactions4comments
Hormones: The Silent Trigger...If you’ve read my previous posts, then you know I’ve had great success in reducing migraines by changing my diet. I’ve found relief and freedom from unpredictable, debilitating migraines by...reactions28comments
Trying Oral Preventives That Target CGRP...After my migraine attacks got temporarily worse on an injectable CGRP medication a few years ago, I’ve been hesitant to try another one. My headache specialist urged me to because...reactions5comments
Yawning during migraines?...Do you notice excessive yawning during migraines? I have for years and it makes no difference how much or little sleep I've had. I wonder if it relates to processing...reactions1replySide Effects
High blood pressure medication info...Just feel I need to pass my experience along hoping it will help others. I had suffered with monthly migraines for decades. Mine were always located at the rear of...reactions15repliesTreatment
Alternative Gift Ideas to Give Loved Ones with Migraine...There are many holidays and celebrations in which people love to give gifts to those they care about. Many with migraine disease, though, cannot eat certain things like chocolate. Some...reactions7comments
Is Crying Triggering My Migraine Attacks?...There’s a popular saying that goes, “It’s the little things in life that matter most.” It’s one of those phrases that follows you from kiddom until adulthood, buried in your...reactions14comments
