Convincing a parent about source of migraines?...Hi folks. I have very debilitating migraines, and I've become convinced that they're triggered by foods containing a high amount of histamine, and/or histamine liberators. The histamine foods list at...reactions3repliesFriends & FamilyDiagnosisSymptoms
Hypnic headaches...I’ve suffered with migraine most of my life. Had a few years gap in middle age but started with daily ( actually nightly) migraine/headaches nearly 10 years ago. I was...reactions2repliesCoping
Coping Methods...In this thread feel free to share your methods for coping or what you find helps when you are under a migraine attack. I find hot baths and watching comedy...reactions4repliesCoping
How Do You Prevent An Attack?...Do you take measures to try to prevent a migraine on days that you know will be more demanding than usual? We know that migraine thrives on change, and often...reactions14comments
Aura migraine...When I get an aura migraine out of the blue & have several in short amount of time, I feel like I’ve had a set back & I feel depressed...reactions9repliesAuraChronicCoping
Migraine Cocktail Via Infusion...One of the biggest advantages to having my migraines managed by a migraine specialist this past year, rather than a primary care physician or a general neurologist, was having access...reactions1comment
Walking Gingerly Through Life...I've had migraines since about age 22. The first one was preceded by a classic aura that led me to believe my eyeball was falling out. Luckily the first doctor...reactions2comments
A Few Too Many Years......I distinctly remember my first migraine attack. It was approx 1992, or 1993? A Saturday night. I’m from the UK and there was a hospital-based drama on TV, the scene...reactions1comment
Preparing for a Big Snow and Depression With Migraine...It’s supposed to snow next week in the Pacific Northwest. To be clear, I know it snows all over, and I know it’s already snowed all over, but when it...reactionscomments
Recommendation for a Migraine Tracking App...Hi y'all, I'm new here. I was just wondering if anyone was using any of the many Migraine Tracking Apps out there and if they are at all useful. There...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Exertional Migraines...I have had chronic migraines for the past 12 years. I am now 42 and before 30 years old did not suffer from any migraines. I now take Aimovig, which...reactions10repliesChronicExerciseCGRP
covid vaccine and migraine changes...Hi, I'm 43 and usually have 1-2 migraines a week, a pattern which has been relatively steady at least for the past 10 years. The most I've been without an...reactions3repliesSymptomsAuraSide Effects
Migraines Making me Depressed...Hi everyone, I have been having migraines with aura for the past 5-6 years. I'm turning 36 soon, I also have fibromyalgia, TMJD with osteoarthritis. I hate the surprise which...reactions34repliesMental HealthAura
One of the worst hidden disabilties ......Hi all. New here ... I've suffered from an 'everything-stopping' vicious form of Classical Migraine with Aura/Vomitting/Severe Pain since my first attack at the tender age of just 14 years...reactions2repliesAwareness
Headache every day...Hi all Not getting anywhere with various doctors so thought I would post here and read other peoples stories. I suffer from migraines weekly. Last week I had an attack...reactions2repliesChronicCluster HeadacheCoping
Write About Your Migraine Experience: Prompt 1...Migraine disease can be very isolating, and sometimes it's hard to describe your experience. Well, creative writing can help! In this series, I'll share some inspiration, and give a new...reactions26comments
Persistent aura without infarction...Hello, my dears, I have suffered from persistent aura since I was 19, or as it is now called in ichd-3, persistent aura without infarction. https://ichd-3.org/1-migraine/1-4-complications-of-migraine/1-4-2-persistent-aura-without-infarction-2/ At 19, the first...reactions7repliesAura
Rx: Enjoy Yourself!...Have you ever noticed that you're not as aware of your migraine pain when you're enjoying yourself? Maybe you watched a funny movie or chatted with a good friend, and...reactions17comments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Your insurance company must provide you with the following pieces of information if it...
Trauma + Insomnia = Perfect Storm for a Migraine...As someone who has struggled with migraines since childhood, I know I have a few very identifiable triggers. Unfortunately, I've also learned that often, when a migraine is coming due...reactionscomments
