Managing the Workplace with Cluster Headaches...I am fortunate to work for myself part-time after I was laid off at the start of the pandemic. That’s given me a whole new sense of freedom in managing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Mask a Day Keeps My Triggers Away ...Living in a masked-up world has changed a lot of the way I conduct myself. Not only in a hygienic sense, I mean honestly my hands are so sterile I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
3 Ways to Appeal Insurance Denials for Prescription Refills...“Your insurance provider will not cover your prescription refill.” It’s a phrase nearly every person with chronic pain or a headache disorder fears; maybe it’s a phone call, a pharmacy...Reactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Almost daily migraines that start at the same time each day...I saw a brief reference to a type of migraine that starts at the same time each day but neglected to get the name of this kind of migraine. My...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSymptomsChronicDiagnosis
Migraine, Sensory Overload, and Allodynia...Noises, smells, and lights! Oh my!! Being overwhelmed with noises, smells, lights, and unusual physical sensitivity is all a part of having sensory overload. Sensory overload can occur by itself...Reactions0reactionsComments33 comments
NuvaRing for Migraine Management in Perimenopause...I was surprised to discover that the NuvaRing, which I use continuously for migraine management, is the same treatment a women's health specialist would recommend for managing migraine in perimenopause...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
What is this pain?...I am a chronic migraine sufferer, I have been to several doctors over the years including migraines specialists, neurological, endocrinologist. I generally get relief from “Zomig” but for the past...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesNauseaTreatmentTips & Advice
Mother's Day Migraine Mayhem...We had Mother’s Day all planned out - my husband would wake up early to play softball, letting us all sleep in. Around noon, he would pick up my middle...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Random throb in head...For the last month I have been getting a random light throb in the left side of my head. It doesn't really hurt but comes and goes day-to-day. Sometimes the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
How to Release Facial Tension...I’ve been told that I frown in my sleep. So needless to say, I carry a lot of tension in my face, head, and neck. I started doing a self-massage...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Botox for eye pain?...About a year and a half ago I started to have pain around my left eye as part of my migraine attack. Prior, my attacks were always in the back...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesAuraBotoxCGRP
What Unexpected Things Have You Found Help With Migraine?...The Migraine.com team got fantastic answers after posing this question on Facebook: What unexpected things have you found help with migraine? This list of methods for acute migraine relief may...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Long term sufferer 50 plus years...I always have migraine problems following anesthetics. I would like to know how many others suffer with Ataxia. I react to anesthetics, and have had migraines constantly since December last...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTriggersAwarenessChronic
More migraines after vax?...Hey! I was officially told by the neuro that there is a supposed “trend” of people getting a migraine increase for 2-6 weeks after the vax. Anyone experiencing this? I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesChronicBotoxSide Effects
My Most Embarassing Migraine Moment...I’d made a new discovery this evening. It was impossible to vomit quietly. Hunched over the toilet in the small public bathroom, I tried to keep my barfing discreet. This...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Treatment No Longer Effective...I have used the injection Sumatriptan successfully to treat my migraines. Since I retired my migraines have decreased significantly. Instead of monthly - I went to having one maybe every...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Do I Identify My Migraine Triggers?...I have a migraine for 8 years and still can't find what is the trigger. WeatherFoods Odors Out of blue migraine attack. It's been frustrating for those that have to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Laurel's 50 Years of Migraines...I have had migraines since I was 12 years old. I am 65 now. Recently they have become chronic. I get Botox and it works, until it wears off 2...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Pain Meds Don't Work As Well...I have had migraines for about 40 years. At first, they were only once a year, then they were a couple of times a year, then once a month, then...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Side effects of CGRPs...Hi. My name is Jenny. I have been using Emalgity now for 3 months and it is definitely helping me manage my migraine pain. However I have noticed that since...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
