Low oxygen saturation ...Along with my chronic migraine I suffer from insomnia. Nothing has worked well to alive either condition. Recently, I had a sleep study done and the results were so scarry...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSleep
Migraine with Limb Pain...For a while, I thought my migraines might be gone for good. Then I realized they weren’t gone; they’d changed. I rarely got an aura, or if I did, I...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Survey Questions...I received a chance to qualify for a research study. I had to answer some questions. One of them was “how long does (my) migraine last UNTREATED?” Needless to say...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Anyone using Midrin...Hi, does anyone still use Midrin for migraine? I’m having trouble finding it/getting it compounded. Thanks!...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatment
Angie's Challenge: Migraines and Trying to Conceive...Angie has been living with migraines for years. They started shortly after she underwent brain surgery in 2008 for a seizure disorder. Her biggest challenge today is managing her migraines...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Podcast - Discussing all things related to Headaches...I am hoping to start a Podcast with healthcare professionals talking about new research relating to headaches. However, I want to have them discuss it in such a way that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentDiagnosisAwareness
3 Reasons I've Said I'm Feeling Okay When I'm Not..."Mom," my son begins timidly, "are there different types of lies?" Well, now my 8-year-old has my attention. I think back through our day, wondering if a particular event triggered...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
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 repliesCaregivingHealthcare TeamFriends & Family
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
