Migraine for a week...Hi. I have been experiencing migraine for 9 yrs,usually attacks once a year only. My pattern is, it attacks 2x a day, once during the day and once 2-3 hours...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptomsChronic
Assessing Side Effects of a New Medication...When I was first trying migraine treatments, I researched the side effects of every medication in minute detail. I read the package inserts and looked for patients’ experiences online. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sudden temporary memory loss and brain fog...Hello everyone, I've been suffering with migraines for years. Friday I was feeling extremely sleepy and fatigued, which is often a prodrome for me. But then I had a new...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAuraSymptoms
Ajovy...I had been taking Aimovig for about 2 years and have had some success, however my Specialist said that I should have more migraine-free days so next month I will...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
How A 24-Hour Cancellation Policy Harms Chronic Pain Patients...We’ve all done it. You forget about that self-care appointment or double book yourself and forget to cancel. These instances are frustrating for businesses, so they’ve adopted a 24-hour cancellation...Reactions0reactionsComments27 comments
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
Excessive Histamine & low DAO levels cause migraines & nobody tells you...I've been suffering from chronic daily migraines for over 15 years. Tried all the abortives (maxalt, relpax, imitrex etc..), tried botox, SPG block (was the worst things I've done &...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatmentNewly DiagnosedChronic
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 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisTreatment
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 repliesSymptomsSide Effects
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 repliesAuraCopingChronic
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...Reactions0reactionsComments26 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
