Non-stop Headaches, So Now What?...They are not going away. I continue to punish myself (as do others) for what I'm not getting done. So now what? Do what you can, the not-so-simple answer for...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Purplification for Migraine Advocacy...A month or two ago, a purple-haired migraine advocate said, "I dye my hair purple to advocate for migraine. Are you willing to do this too?" My flip response: "for...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Migraine Every Day for 1.5 years...Hi all, Hope you're all well, has anyone ever experienced a continuous Migraine condition where the Migraine never goes away for 1.5 years, i.e. you get it all day every...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesChronic
Utilizing the Neurology Infusion Suite (Part 2)...In part one of this article, I share a detailed account of what led me to my most recent migraine in the ER experience, and basically, how terrible it was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Anyone Had Occipital Nerve Surgery? ...Has anyone had success with Occipital Nerve Decompression Surgery? I have chronic migraine and also bad occipital nerve pain. Hoping to battle one by getting rid of the other, if...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSurgeryTips & AdviceSide Effects
Active todayRain and Migraine...Any tips out there for preventing weather related migraine flares? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesWeather
Odd symptoms...Okay so.. I was told by my doctor I have migraines..they aren’t sure yet if it’s being caused by my neck or just regular migraines. When they start it’s at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsSide Effects
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Tips for Creating an Emergency Room Plan with Cluster Headaches...Going to the emergency room is the last resort for established cluster headache patients. However, it's often the first step for someone experiencing their first few attacks. The sudden nature...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Alternative treatments ...Have you tried medical marijuana? Has it helped your migraine? What form do you use?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTreatment
Pain Is My Life...I have been suffering for days with this migraine. Today it became super intense, sending me to my room. Nothing helps. It is searing through my left cheek up to...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Walking into the ER with a Migraine (Part 1)...Let me set the scene for you. It's day 5 of an earth-shattering migraine, and you're lost in the sea of emergency medicine and other abortive techniques you've collected over...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Sarah Rathsack...Sarah is the creator and advocate behind My Migraine Life. She shares her stories, reviews products, discusses treatments, and details her life with migraine disease. You’ll see her at Miles...
Botox efficacy ...Hi! I’m MK. I’m wondering if this is normal: I got Botox summer of 2020. It dropped me from nearly 11 migraines per month down to 7 after cycle 1!...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatmentChronicBotox
Migraine aura shifting in vision ...So this rarely ever happens to me. I’ve had migraines since about middle school up until now, and I’m a junior in college. In that period I’ve only had this...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAura
Same time every night...Hi there. I'm new here! I'm 40 and been a migraine sufferer for 33 years! This last week I've had something I've never had before - migraines that start around...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSleepTips & AdviceCoping
Soothe Your Migraine Attack in 5 Minutes...Anyone else tend to freak out in the midst of a migraine attack? The increasing head pain, sensitivity, moodiness, and irritability that I experience during a migraine attack mess with...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Major storms and migraine ...Hi all I'm in Massachusetts and we're expecting a huge storm tomorrow. To prepare for storms I usually take Excedrin migraine the day before it's to start then about 12...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCopingChronic
New migraine medication Qulipta...Hey everyone! So I’ve been a migraine suffer for the last 12 years. I have a migraine every day and it’s taken over my life to say the least. I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesTreatment
In my opinion, Medicare Part D is terrible...I no longer have private insurance to help with the cost of my prescription drug, Aimovig, and can't afford the $700+ monthly payment that Medicare is charging. Looking for alternative...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesInsurance & Disability
