Adolescent Migraine: Q & A with Dr. Alex Feoktistov...With 28% of adolescents between 15-19 years suffering from migraine, it can affect participation in school, sports, work, or other important activities. Alex Feoktistov, MD, Ph.D., is the founder and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life Around the Military...I have suffered like everyone else. My husband was in the military and you would think they would give excellent care of my migraines but in the ER they shot...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Vyepti ...Trying to get insurance approval. Have denied all neurologist letters, medical reports, and all other information they requested to approve Vyepti. They want me to stop Botox before they will...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCGRP
Private and Social Security Disability: What I Wish I Knew Before I Got Coverage...For many of us with chronic migraine, accessing disability coverage seems a worthy goal to make life easier. And in many cases, it does just that. However, it’s important to...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
odd migraine symptom ?...Anyone else get hyper-emotional before and after a migraine ? Watching a movie or reading a story that's sad or inspiring and I want to cry. Getting a hug makes...Reactions0reactionsComments37 repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceCoping
How I Cool Down During Summer With Migraine...I don’t know if any other community members experience more migraines in the summer as I do, but I thought I’d share some of my hacks for when I’m really...Reactions0reactionsComments38 comments
Three Quirky Migraine Emotional Supports I Use...He’s still in my closet at my parents’ house. Every time I open the door, I can see my favorite stuffed animal (a big red dog) sitting on the top...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Migraine, seizures and little blackouts...Has anyone else experienced all three by chance? I have Epilpesy on top of the migraines. Now I'm experiencing tiny blackouts and panic attacks to boot. I'm really scared and...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
What to Do When Nothing is Working for Your Cluster Headaches...Cluster headaches are an evolving beast. No treatment seems to work forever, whether you’re chronic or episodic. A common phrase we hear among clusterheads is “What works for one cycle...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Migraines from riding in car...I get a migraine every time I’m in the car for more than 40 minutes (nonstop). I’m always the passenger, as I don’t drive anymore due to my migraines. We...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Uneven Pupil...Hello there! I've been having migraine attacks for years now, maybe 7-9 years. My migraine is chronic (if that's what you call something that comes often). Since the last two...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessChronicAura
Mark Captures His Migraine Triggers Through Photography...The Editorial Team at Migraine.com is highlighting people in the migraine and headache disorder community in a series of interviews. We talked to Mark, a photographer, who had depicted his...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Battle of Multiple Health Conditions...Managing one health condition can be taxing. I have spent most of my life battling one chronic ailment or another. My personal health issues include endometriosis, chronic migraine, fibromyalgia, and...Reactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Migraine Story..."I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I've heard people say this quite often in the migraine...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Disconnect of Doctor-Patient Relationships At The Convenience Of Virtual Appointments...I'm all for seeing doctors virtually right now - when it works. With a complicated situation that leaves me home most often due to my very suppressed immune system, the...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Hormones, Miscarriages, & Migraines...My migraines tend to follow patterns. The ones triggered by the weather are often easier to abort, last less time, and have fewer side effects. Alternatively, the ones triggered by...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Teaching with chronic migraine...What are some of the best things you have found to help with teaching during a migraine attacks? I have to keep working because I don't have any other income...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesWork & EmploymentChronicTips & Advice
Migraine Through A Toddler’s Eyes...Today my heart aches for my daughter. She sees mommy laying down in the dark cold room when she arrives home from daycare. She may be thinking, "Why is it...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Extremely Down & Needing Connection...Hi everyone. I'm very new here. I'm writing this mostly with my eyes closed. I am on day 3 of a migraine. Day 1 was the worst I've experienced in...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Amovig injector ...Anyone else or is it just me? I took injection 3 of my 3 month prescription 3 days ago. Within 1 hour , I became dizzy and fatigued to the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsSymptoms