I'm confused on a right occipital nerve block - should I get it?...My neurologist wants to do a right occipital nerve block with out a sedative. And I'm allergic to steroids. So I'm concerned....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
My review on using an Ice Beanie...It is a bit heavy to hold but I never felt that it was too heavy on my head....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
How do I make my life less miserable? Existing with Chronic Migraine...It is me and my cat in a tiny condo (and all that living in a charming old buildng brings)....Reactions0reactionsComments97 repliesCopingChronicTips & Advice
Breaking a chronic migraine...Neuro gave me steroids to try and break the cycle but that didn’t work. I am taking extra magnesium. Put in another appt request with them too....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesChronicCoping
Head pressure during bm??...Has anyone experienced head pressure during a constipated bowel movement?? like a tight band around head...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
What music do you listen to when you have a migraine?...For me, one of my favorite migraine songs is "Migraine" by Twenty One Pilots....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Survey: When facing a new migraine symptom, what do you prefer to do first?...This is a pretty sad state of affairs....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingDiagnosis
Tips for a long lasting migraine and puffy eye?...I’ve had migraines on and off for a while now but this last one has been a killer....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
How do you deal with a migraine hangover...I have chronic migraines so I pretty much have a migraine every other day if not every day and we all know it’s not over after it’s gone the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronic
What are the best foods for a Migraine?...Im looking for food that doesn't cause migraines....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
How do you tell a new employer that you have chronic migraines...I'm leaving a job after 7 years. I've accrued lots of leaves with this job so it's ok that I take the time off and my supervisor is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceWork & EmploymentChronic
Headache will always be in my life...And now I’m at a standstill, because everything I try doesn’t help me....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesChronicCoping
Just got my annual migraine...I called in sick, but I can’t help shake off the feeling that both my partner and my boss don’t believe me....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Alcohol induced migraine- what alcohol? Varies in a month...Its hard to pin down what or when because its so varied....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTriggersTreatmentTips & Advice
Is this even a migraine?...This led me to believe there was something wrong with my TMJ joint or that I was compressing a nerve with my constant jaw clinching....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Earphones that don't cause a migraine...my ear....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingTriggersTips & Advice
Is this even a migraine?...I've seen: an ophthalmologist, a neuro ophthamologist, a neurologist, ENT doctors, my GP, and my dentist with no help....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCluster HeadacheChronicEpisodic
Chocolate shake as a treatment?...I was with my niece and she wanted to stop at McDonald's for a chocolate shake and asked me if I wanted one....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Do you ever feel like you can't describe how your feeling after a migraine?...So I've had migraines for a few years now and with each one I feel slightly off for days or weeks after, and fear that they're having a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
In search of a new doctor...My question is: should I get a new neurologist or get a concussion specialist? I've been at a crossroads about it for weeks....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesChronicTips & Advice