The Wall...I started to have migraines almost 10 years ago. I had a cervical decompression and fusion in 2017 which wasn't much help and I am in limbo for now. I...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Qulipta (atogepant)...Qulipta™ (atogepant) is a prescription drug used as a preventative treatment for episodic migraines. The active ingredient in Qulipta is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist or blocker. Qulipta...
Alcohol induced Headache...Hello For the past 10 years or so I have gotten episodic cluster headaches, about one cluster per year (I'm 38 years old). Each cluster lasting ~1 month, headaches occurring...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptomsTriggersCluster Headache
Long lasting numbness and tingling...Long lasting numbness and tingling. I have a history of migraine with aura but without the migraine itself just a very slight headache during the Aura. On October 3rd I...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesSymptomsAuraSide Effects
Living in Fear of Migraines...Most people simply don't understand migraines. They think they get "headaches" too; what's so different about your headaches? Why would you actually live in fear of them? Well, talk to...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
My Old Companion...This is how I have come to feel about my migraines. Diagnosed at age 8 with migraine it has been a journey shared with this constant "being" always there. At...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Treating Migraine and Fibromyalgia...Individuals who suffer with migraines can face a variety of comorbid conditions. These range from mental health issues to neurological conditions, and various other medical conditions. Of these other medical...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Doing Sports and Migraine...It feels good to be able to share my pain through a platform in which people would understand you, even though I really wish no one had to suffer from...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDepressionExercise
Minding the Gap: Creating An Equal Space For All...The American healthcare system is burdened with inequalities and inequities that disproportionately impact people of color and other marginalized groups. These inequalities contribute to gaps in health insurance coverage, uneven...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: CGRP General Reflections...Three years ago, the first CGRP drug gained FDA approval and came to the market. Since 2018, five more CGRPs have been approved and prescribed for preventative and acute migraine...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do the Doctors Really Know?...When I was young my migraines got so bad that I seriously considered using a drill to relieve the pain. I told the doctors that they came with airborne allergies...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Better Pro-Con List...Having migraine requires making a lot of decisions. This upgraded pro-con list helps me make those decisions easier and with less stress....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine while on SSRIs...Hello, Does anyone experience migraine while on serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors? Btw, migraine is not caused by them, it was already an issue before. But now I am not able...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDepressionCopingChronic
Stepping up Topiramate ...Hi I’m gradually stepping up with topiramate and coping reasonably well with the side effects. I’m on about week 3 so taking 25mg in the morning and 50mg at night...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesChronicTreatment
How I Bribe My Migraines...When I became a parent, there were things I swore I'd never do. Like I'd never feed my kid pizza for lunch and then again for dinner or wear the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
National Headache Institute/Treatments ...Has anyone been to the National Headache Institute in Houston? Also, has anyone tried any of the following treatments: hydrodissection or laser treatments? I’m considering going there, but was curious...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Menstrual Migraines: What Should I Know?...I have suffered from migraines for most of my life, but it wasn't until I started trying to conceive that I began experiencing menstrual migraines, also known as hormonal headaches...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Nurtec prophylaxis weakens w time...I tried the new gepant, Rimegepant (Nurtec). The 1st time I took it I had a modicum of pain relief for about 36 hrs. The 2nd time it lasted less...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceCGRP
Does "Electronic" noise bother you?..."Electronic" noise/sounds from tv, radio/computer make my migraines worse. Does anyone else experience this?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTriggers
Need help with SSID please...I need help with Social Security. I need an attorney who is knowledgable specifically about navigating disability support for long time severe migraines. I am not getting help and I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesInsurance & DisabilityTips & AdviceWork & Employment
