How to talk to a dr. in the emergency room w/out being treated as a drug seeker....I endure the pain as long as I can and I have become pretty good at masking the pain. I've been to an ER I can't even count the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Is it migraine?...I have done several blood tests, which yielded nothing (pretty average results, no celiac, no Lyme disease, no inflammation markers....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesChronicTreatment
Finally winning the battle against migraine!...I was never a coffee drinker, so once I eliminated soda, I pretty much wound up eliminating caffeine from my diet too....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Day 14 of my first migraine, and I feel helpless....I have a follow-up appt with my GP tomorrow (who has been pretty much useless throughout this process), and I'm considering refusing to leave her office...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosis
Just Diagnosed - Hemiplegic Migraine? What?...After a couple hours I can move my leg and arm but still have pretty decent numbness and still do 11 days laters....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Possible AIWS - weird visual illusions...I've had migraines for 18 years, typically with pretty debilitating auras. I never had AIWS as a child that I recall....Reactions 0 reactions Comments35 repliesSymptomsAura
In pain and frustrating doctor visit today...Hubby was upset when I told him of the interaction, and I was also pretty down in the dumps....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Suspect Sleep Study Misdiagnosis...I’m barely over the mark on apnea (9.8), I doubt the diagnosis because I have a spinal injury that slightly effects my breathing, and it’s pretty clear...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Zonegran Side Effects - Am I Losing My Mind?!...I'm having some pretty extreme short term memory loss....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Migraine everyday...I would say I called off pretty consistently for one of my FMLA reasons (like once or twice a week) through the end of the year....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
A new type of migraine with eye pain?...I went to the doctor today and she stated they're rebound headaches, but I only take the Maxalt when it's a pain level 8 or higher, I'm pretty good...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Is this really "just a migraine"...Anyway so I finally managed to get in to see a GP yesterday, as I stupidly forgot to register with one when I started uni in September and got Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosis
Migraines effect every aspect of my life... How do I find a balance...I've tried pretty much every treatment that I know of;so many preventive meds that it would take too long to list, chiropractor (on more than 1 occasion...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
Diagnosed with Atypical Chronic Migraine - Migraine Every Day!...I used to get headaches maybe 1-2 times per week and an ibuprofen and a coke would eliminate them pretty successfully....Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesDiagnosis
Lifelong chronic migraines and new(ish) loss of libido...I'm pretty sure I've tried every drug, treatment and therapy out there, but currently I'm having the best luck with Vyepti infusions every 3 months, plus...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDepressionCopingHormones
Searching for the right treatment path...Her posture has never been very good and she wears pretty tight sports bras all of the time....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosis
Mental Health and Migraine...But now, I pretty much feel hopeless, and out of control of my migraines....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
depression and migraines hand in hand...I know its a vicious cycle everyday pretty much taking uppers and then downers but I am at a loss since I do see the psych weekly for not...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Dealing with family who just don't get it...My parents were pretty disapproving of my choice to withdraw from school, and though they've calmed down due to the success of my business, I still get...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
My doctor says I'm having migraines with aura after exercise but I'm skeptical...The first time it happened, I had finished exercising outside and had gotten pretty hot....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosis