Topiramate for Vestibular Migraines...I just started it last night, but I'm concerned about all the possible side effects - hair loss, cognitive impairment, etc....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
MY MIGRAINES 🤕, MY DEPRESSION 😞 , MY BEARD 🧔...I've taken a lot of workshops on dealing with chronic pain, anxiety and depression, using different tools such as cognitive behavioural therapy, meditation... By glenny7214 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Navigating Through: A Journey from "It's a headache" to "Welcome to Migraines"...barely talked to me and then told me he was putting me on a medication that had to be regulated, had to be taken in such a way that I... By teania13 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Migraine experience changing with age; feel like I'm starting over...Cognitive testing declared me undamaged (IQ 138) although I FEEL slower than before, but the process of trying to get disability was too daunting....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesDiagnosisCopingSymptoms
Documenting Your Symptoms...Even more, to my surprise, I've had a really good response from doctors who have personally asked me to do certain logs but cognitively were very hard... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Worsening Hemiplegic Migraines Due to POTS Episodes...I was told this could be due to my migraines, but doctors told me my cognition was affected by malnutrition when I had severe difficulty with aphasia.... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
An Interview with My Migraine Care Partner...he's been particularly engaged in my care and treatment as I have several ongoing health issues that make it more difficult for me to drive safely, to cognitively... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Terrified....If I am cognitively disabled, it's because I'm not really that smart. If I am irritable, it's because I have a temper.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Tina's Story: How Migraine Has Changed My Life...I have a very hard time cognitively and physically functioning. I try my hardest to deal with this problem but it is hard.... By cissy20181 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Being Seen and Seeing Others...They see the weariness creeping onto my face, the light leaving my eyes, and hear the change in my speech and cognition.... By glassmind2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Recent Canadian Universities study links migraines to dementia & Alzheimer’s?...Did they account for medication’s which may impact cognition over time? I’ve tried to access the full report but no luck....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
I gave up, and then a miracle!...I once was given Topamax to try and reduce my headache frequency, but the side effects were lowered cognition and an aphasia-like symptom that kept me... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Migraine Life...decreased/poor co-ordination - Visual disturbances: flashing zigzags, blind spots, & blurriness - Nausea & Vomiting - Increased yawning - Decreased cognition... By karenkonkol3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Applying for disability ...Cognitively I may be doing myself a disservice and worry if I keep pushing it will make things worse?!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
After almost a year my neuro dosent even know what's wrong with me...Daily however, I'm feeling constant lack of cognative ability and balance daily....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis
First Migraine...By the third day I was having what seemed to me to be serious congnitive problems....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies