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...reactions4repliesChronicSymptoms
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2repliesSymptomsAura
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...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
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...reactions27comments
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...reactions2repliesSleep
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions2repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Anyone using Midrin...Hi, does anyone still use Midrin for migraine? I’m having trouble finding it/getting it compounded. Thanks!...reactions8repliesTreatment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1replyAwarenessDiagnosisTreatment
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...reactions17comments
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...reactionsrepliesCaregivingHealthcare 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...reactions1replySide 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...reactions3repliesAuraCopingChronic
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions28comments
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...reactions26repliesCost
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions10repliesEpisodic
