Remembering Amy Capehart: A Mother and Veteran with Migraine...June 7th is Remembrance Day for two reasons: June is Migraine Awareness Month, and on June 7, 2013, the migraine community lost a young woman, Melissa Dwyer, to self harm...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Terrible Confusion ...Does anyone else experience terrible confusion with migraines? I have multiple migraines per week. All are with aura but not all progress to severe pain, nausea, numbness, etc. However, even...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAura
Migraine systems ...Does anybody else feel like, at the on set of migraine feel like you get lightning sticks in your head or feel like it hits the inner side of ear...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Severe Allergic reaction to Ajovy or CRGPs...I suffer from migraines with aura, anywhere from 15-20 per month, every month. They have gotten increasingly worse over the last 7 years. I have tried multiple treatments, currently on...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Veterans and Headache Disorders...Not only do our veterans put their lives on the line while on active duty, but they also put their lifelong health on the line as well. This is something...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Migraine attacks...First time on here, looking for advise, hopefully not the only person. I have had about 9 migraines in May, I take imigran & 2 paracetamol, & it last for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
New To Hemiplegic Migraine: Any Advice Is Welcome!...Hello everyone. Recently I was hospitalized for mini strokes. By time 5, I was finally diagnosed with hemiplegic migraines. It's terrifying. I was told I am having severe ones as...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Unusual Migraine Symptoms...I started having migraines from the age of 10 then over the years they became more settled in a way having symptoms mainly of light, noise sensitivity, nausea, stomach aches...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Time For New Medications?...I have been suffering with migraines since 2/2001. Seen my PCP and a new PCP. And also a neurologist. Did the diet study, and what I did as well for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
5 Months On Ajovy...I started Ajovy through a free trial in December 2020 having had New Daily Persistent Migraines for 15 years. I was misdiagnosed by GP as sinus infections until eventually insisted...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Where To Next?...My migraines started when I was a teenager. I don't recall my first as they seem to have just been there all my life. But I remember having a conversation...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Managing Migraines in the Workplace...When a migraine strikes at work, I immediately go into planning mode. The first and last questions are typically the highest priority. If a migraine is coming on fast, I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month 2021: Every Story Counts...June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month! Join us as we learn more from the community, work to raise awareness, and share community member stories. We know that not every...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Enter to Win: TheraSpecs Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)...Have you ever dealt with light sensitivity? If yes, you are in the right place! This month, we’re excited to be partnering with TheraSpecs to offer you a chance to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Perimenopause and migraines...Hello everyone, I feel fortunate to only be dealing with migraines for a relatively short time compared to many others. For several months I also thought it was ovarian cysts...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentHormonesCoping
Chronic, static migraines and moving to Texas...So like many of you I have had migraines all my life, but I’ve had a more constant battle with them for the last four years. I really don’t think...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronicTips & AdviceCoping
Chronic Frequent Headache...Hi, I am having frequent severe headaches (at least 2-3 times a week) generally on one side of the head on one day and on the other side next day...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentDiagnosisTips & Advice
Challenging Relationship Dynamics that Accompany Migraine...Life with chronic migraine, or really any chronic pain or emotional/mental health issue, can be challenging enough on its own. Navigating a relationship can bring a lot of positives but...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
My Migraine History - 30 Years in the Making...I remember being young, maybe 6 or 7 years old, and feeling this earth-shattering pain in my head. I’d crawl into my bed, pull the covers up over my head...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
