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
My Diary ~ 7th of February...I don’t know. I don’t know if I’m fine or not… I have my exams coming up and I was sitting in a corner practicing maths… Outta nowhere, my head...reactions1comment
Very horrific migraine, and a question....Yesterday I felt a migraine coming but it was from the right not from my usual left. I have 4 fingers missing , 1 on the right, 3 on the...reactions14repliesAuraChronic
When Two Conditions Are Too Much...Living with chronic migraine presents endless challenges. Many of us are navigating this reality on daily basis. Unfortunately, there are others of us who have additional conditions that we are...reactions29comments
disciplinary at work due to migraine attacks...Hi all, I have suffered for 30 years and generally have an attack every six weeks which will last for a few days. My employer has given me a stage...reactions5repliesWork & Employment
