LaQuinda McCoy...LaQuinda McCoy suffered from migraine attacks since middle school. In 2017 her migraine transitioned from chronic to intractable. Having to leave her job as a liver transplant nurse of 10...
Migraines, screens and employment...Hi, I suffer from hemiplegic migraines and vestibular migraines. I can't use digital screens and have to avoid bright light. I'm struggling to get work as I can't use computers...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesWork & Employment
My Migrainiversary: Cause for Celebration?...The other day I realized that my migraine and advocacy journey started ten years ago to the day this Christmas! When thinking about Christmas 2011, it's hard to believe how...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Language Matters...It may seem like a small thing, yet one of the ways I reduce stress is to reduce the anxiety around migraine—the fear of having a flare. Part of how...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
This Holiday, Choose Easy...I don’t quite feel like I have my s**t together this holiday season. I don’t think I ever do. I am always in awe of people who totally nail the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
i have migraine days then fatigue days...during the covid loockdown i immersed myself with pc,cellphone/tv screens , now my migraine got worse,i used to do 3 exercises a day. until now im bed ridden. either i...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesTreatment
A migraine or not?...Does anyone else have trouble figuring out whether or not they are having migraine-related symptoms? Ex: I get fatigue and light sensitivity with migraines, but I also experience fatigue with...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesChronic
Hypnosis...Hello Does anybody experiment hypnosis to diminish frequency of migraine crisis ? Tanks...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatment
The Ketamine Diaries: Part 1...Here I am up at three, almost four in the morning soul searching or maybe just avoiding sleep. I don’t know what else to do while I’m here in Philly...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Living with Aura...I turned 58 on December 10. I've had migraine since I was 8 years old, 50 years of living with them. I go paralyzed just like someone having a stroke...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Managing Holiday Pressure and Expectations...The holidays are filled with commitments – family gatherings, social get-togethers, community events, and of course, holiday shopping. It can be a joyful time, especially as we start to be...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Six Year Migraine Report...Good news! After the last appointment with neurology, my chronic migraine is considered in remission! Appointments are now further apart, and we agreed to let the prescription for triptans lapse!...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Identifying Menstrually Associated Migraine...It can be hard for some people to tell whether their migraine attacks are associated with their menstrual cycle. In this video, I share my story and give a suggestion...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Migraines...So, I have had migraines since I was kid and they would come and go never had a problem in my twenties or my thirties and now in my forties...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsEpisodic
Migraine Meds and Safety in Pregnancy/Trying to Conceive...I live with migraines. I also struggle with infertility. First, it takes me a long time to conceive, which means that there are several months or even years before pregnancy...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine drugs and keto diet - side effects?!...Hello everyone, here I am again. This weekend has been a disaster. I was wondering whether there could be a link between some migraine treatments (Topamax, and Venlafaxine, to be...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & NutritionSide EffectsSymptoms
Migraine Doctors in Boston...I'm looking for a neurologist or other migraine doctor in the Boston area. Can anyone recommend someone that they've had a good experience? (about me: fairly frequent episodic migraine 7-10...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
My Most Popular Migraine Symptoms...There was a time when my migraine symptoms were only a couple of the most popular ones. I'm sure you've heard of them - bright lights and big sounds. Never...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Update on migraines&vaccine + strange symptoms? ...Hello everyone, I just wanted to take a minute and give a quick update about my migraines (worsened by Covid vaccine), as I've seen many questions regarding this topic. Since...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptomsSide EffectsDiet & Nutrition
Vaccines Affecting Migraines...Hi, I have suffered from migraines since I was 7 years old after a concussion with loss of consciousness. As I grew older, I would get them about once a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSide Effects
