Migraine Support Person...For those of us who have no family members or friends who have the time to accompany us to doctor’s appointments, it would be great if we could hire someone...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesFriends & FamilyCaregivingHealthcare Team
Lava Lamp pain...My chronic daily headache pain is best described as acting like the blobs moving around in a nicely-heated Lava Lamp. I feel masses of pain moving slowly around and inside...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
Dissociation from migraine?...Hi guys! I am a migraine sufferer since I can remember. It was chronic when I was little, but went down as I aged, and got less frequent and painful...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesChronicAuraCoping
Migraine Fatigue: It’s Beyond Feeling Tired...Migraine attacks come with a plethora of symptoms and side effects. These can be from both the migraine itself or even our self-care measures like the abortive medications we use...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Maybe It Is Just "All In The Head"?...Hi there, I'm a long-standing migraine sufferer (over 20 years). My attacks can last anywhere from 24-72 hours. Sometimes just about bearable to function at minimum service but more than...Reactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Newer Meds Like Nurtec on Medicare...Hello. In 2 months, I will go on Medicare. I have done extensive research on every Part D Supplement that I am eligible for (even the most expensive ones) and...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesCost
A Shift In Weather and My Migraine Basket...I live in the midwest, which is known for its whiplash in weather changes, including warm and cold fronts. We had a pretty calm fall in terms of cold fronts...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Anyone get dilated pupils with migraines?...With my migraines recently I’ve been getting dilated pupils. Sometimes one eye or sometimes both but it’s been really worrying me recently...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesEpisodic
Why You Need a Support Person During Doctor's Visits...Any visit to your doctor's office, let alone the first appointment, can be a nerve-wracking experience. You can make lists, practice your questions out loud, and take other measures, but...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Misunderstandings Effect Living Situation...Hello. I'm posting because this is the only place I feel like there might be someone who understands. I'm exhausted with having to tell people I'm in pain. I live...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Med Students and Migraines...I lived in Philadelphia for four years in my twenties. The Philadelphia region has nine medical schools. No matter what kind of doctor I went to, whether my primary care...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
A Call for Ubrelvy & Nurtec Side Effects and Experiences...The monthly injectable CGRP options that are designed to prevent migraine (Aimovig, Ajovy, and Emgality) have been on the scene for a while now. The abortive oral versions of the...Reactions0reactionsComments55 comments
Dejavu, memory loss & dizziness ...Hi, I've just joined this group and for the first time ever and posting about my symptoms and telling people outside my immediate family what I experience. I haven't even...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCopingAwarenessDiagnosis
Bringing in a New Year with Chronic Migraines...Feeling cheerful about bringing in a new year may be daunting. It means another year in pain for me — a new year for many means new resolutions and, of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caffiene and migraine...Hello everyone, I've not long joined and haven't had time to fully ready through all the topics so I'm unsure if this has been covered before but I was wondering...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTriggersSymptomsTreatment
Weird triggers...Good morning; I would like to ask if anyone has this weird trigger; wearing earrings ?? And using reading glasses? Doesn’t happen all the time but when I don’t feel...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesTriggers
Part time disability ...Hi Everyone! I was wondering if anyone has any experience with applying for disability in the US. I work for myself and would like to keep working as much as...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesWork & EmploymentInsurance & Disability
Ringing in the New Year Without Alcohol...Many of us are getting ready to ring in the New Year. We celebrate as we raise a glass with our family and friends. But what if that celebratory glass...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Topamax: good or worst?...I've been taking topamax for only 4 weeks and since then I've experience an outrageous pain. Not to mention the tingling on my face and hands, the extra foggines, tiredness...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide Effects
