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...reactions3comments
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....reactions1comment
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...reactions3repliesDepressionCopingChronic
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...reactions8repliesTreatmentChronic
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1replyTreatment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5repliesCGRPTips & Advice
Does "Electronic" noise bother you?..."Electronic" noise/sounds from tv, radio/computer make my migraines worse. Does anyone else experience this?...reactions9repliesTriggers
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...reactions5repliesInsurance & DisabilityTips & AdviceWork & Employment
Preparing for a Successful Healthcare Provider Visit...In this video, I share my two most important tips for ensuring a successful visit with a healthcare provider....reactions3comments
What's Your Favorite Migraine Song?...In the following video, Holly asks our community to share your favorite songs that have migraine-related themes. Do you have a song that helps get you through your attacks or...reactions25comments
Migraine Devices...Hey! I’m wondering if anyone has had any experience on getting a migraine device such as Cefaly or migraine glasses like Avulux but on a low income? I feel like...reactions14repliesChronicCostTreatment
Migraine Relief During Pregnancy...Your body goes through a lot of change during pregnancy – including a lot of hormonal shifts to support your ever-growing baby. Although with these changes can come unwanted migraines...reactionscomments
SUNCT - Discovering a New Diagnosis...How do you navigate experiencing new symptoms? How do you handle it when your doctor doesn't know a diagnosis or a treatment plan for the new presentation? I experienced this...reactionscomments
Attempting to Move with Chronic Migraine...It seems no matter how hard I tried to be prepared to move from one house to another, I simply failed to be completely ready for this move. While moving...reactions19comments
A New Normal After School..."You're just stressed." "Once you graduate, you'll feel better." These are words I heard many times. Teachers, family, and friends, all insisted that my daily migraine attacks were a direct...reactions11comments
Rebecca Cappello...Rebecca is a 52-year-old who completed her education at Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, receiving a B.F.A. in modern dance in 1995 from SUNY. Her early dance training...
It's Not Too Late to Attend RetreatMigraine...It is NOT TOO LATE to attend RetreatMigraine in-person, Oct. 15-17 at Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina. The COVID pandemic has been hard for all. So many of us are...reactionscomments
