Dental mouth guard...Has anyone been to the dentist and they said you grind you teeth you would benefit from wearing a mouth guard….well I got one I’m in remission from my migraines...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingChronic
Extinguishing the Final Embers of a Multi-Day Migraine Attack...Multi-day migraine attacks are exhausting. Paralyzed with pain, we watch life go by without us. We miss work and family commitments, and watch the laundry pile up, without sufficient energy...Reactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Treatment Gaps and Changes: How Do We Manage Them?...What is a treatment gap, and how do we manage them when they occur? Treatment gaps occur when a person needs or will benefit from treatment but can not receive...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Trying to get to grips with migraine symptoms ...I have experienced migraine with aura for 25 years, initially with headaches but on the whole just visual auras followed by a period of fatigue. Since the start of 2024...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension (IIH) and Migraines...Anyone else had your neurologist suggest this or actually have it? Just saw my neuro today, and she thinks some of my newer symptoms plus my resistance to treatment may...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
Bright Ideas: Managing Migraine by Controlling Lighting Beyond Screens...I have always suffered from photophobia, with and without a migraine attack. The research I have done on photophobia is extensive. Despite this, I have become very aware of blue...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Going Back to the Basics After 35 Years of Migraine...I was diagnosed with migraine in elementary school - more than 35 years ago. So, I'm no stranger to the relentless and sometimes unpredictable pain and vomiting. Over the years...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Visual Symptom...Hi there! I have been getting Botox injections for almost two years and I now only get a couple of that a month now (was everyday) but I recently have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Allodynia ...Often during migraine I feel intolerant of even having people in the room with me. Not because of the noise they make or because the lights are on or we...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSymptoms
A Migraine Made Me Change My Hairstyle...I recently endured a different type of migraine than I’d ever experienced. In addition to the throbbing pain in the back of my head (which was skull-crushing), I experienced brain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Now Closed - Migraine-Friendly Holiday Gift Giveaway...The Migraine-Friendly Holiday Gift Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! 'Tis the season for a giveaway! For people living with migraine, the holidays can be challenging for...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
FeaturedMigraine and Missing Out...Migraine often finds a way to interfere with our everyday lives, from the little things to major life events. What life events or milestones do you feel you've missed out...Reactions0reactionsComments1016 repliesCopingMental HealthGuilt
Migraine and Self Care...Prioritizing self care can be a challenge when living with migraine, especially during a busy holiday season. How do you practice self care when struggling with migraine?...Reactions0reactionsComments821 repliesMental HealthTips & AdviceCoping
Is this a migraine ? ...My son (14) has been having severe headaches each morning and vomiting that slowly gets better during the day. This has been going on for 6 days. We have had...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesChronicCopingDiagnosis
How To Travel With Chronic Migraine...While Holly generally tries to avoid travel due to complications related to chronic migraine, she had to take two trips recently. In the following video, she shares what she learned...Reactions0reactionsComments55 comments
Tyramine and Caffeine...I've done a deep dive into migraine triggers today. Started with research on soy, which led to tyramine. I new nitrates as triggers in aged foods, but didn't know tyramine...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTriggersDiet & Nutrition
Beach Travel?...I'm planning a beach vacation next year for my 40th birthday. I love beaches, but I haven't been since my migraines have gotten bad. For those of you who are...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTravelTips & Advice
New Symptoms...Is there a specific reason why new symptoms start popping up in people who have had migraines all their lives? It made sense last year for me when I had...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Chronic Daily Migraines ...I suffer with chronic daily migraines. Never having what my Neurologist calls a “crystal clear day” the daily pain level is usually 3 to 4 which I cope withand at...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesChronic
Tips for Plane Travel When You Have Cluster Headaches...Many people are afraid of flying. Most worry the plane will crash, and they won’t make it home. My fear is more specific. The rapid elevation change triggers a cluster...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments