Allodynia - it's a real thing!...The neurologists at first called it Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia and the ENT called it Myofacial Pain Syndrome - both of these terms did not sound correct... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hemiplegic Migraine and Peripheral Neuropathy...The severe and sudden cheek and jaw pain seemed like what I'd read of trigeminal neuralgia, again, a nerve issue.... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Ubrelvy (ubrogepant)...These sensory nerves are a part of the trigeminal system and may be involved in the development of migraine.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Cluster Headache: What Is It and What Can You Do?...Cluster headache is part of the trigeminal autonomic cephalgias (TAC) group of primary headache disorders.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Ditans for Migraine...These receptors are found mainly within the brain and prevent the trigeminal nerve from releasing CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Migraine is part of a larger family...According to the ICHD-3, there are 9 different migraine disorders (plus 4 complications and 4 associated syndromes), 4 tension-type headache disorders, 5 trigeminal... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Nurtec (rimegepant)...By blocking the action of CGRP in the brain and some of these nerves (called the trigeminal system), migraine pain may be reduced.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
4 week constant pain behind right eye...One doctor says it's just a migraine and it'll eventually stop, another said it's trigeminal neuralgia, another said it's a cerveogenic headache from tight...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesChronic
Pregnant Women Deserve Pain Relief...Oxygen is my go-to whenever I feel the familiar twinge or tickle in my trigeminal nerve and the right side of my neck.... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Unusual Migraine Symptoms: Earaches, Ear Pain...Trigeminal nerve activation is the most likely one.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments82 comments
Why Reyvow Is a Big WOW for the Migraine Community!...Reyvow is a high-affinity, highly selective 5-HT1F receptor agonist that acts on the trigeminal system without causing vasoconstriction.... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
CGRP: 5 Essentials to Know...is a small protein that acts as a neurotransmitter (a chemical messenger) that is found throughout the brain and body and is highly prevalent in the trigeminal... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
My Experience with Hearing Loss During a Migraine Attack...There are so many nerves in the head that can play a role in migraine attacks as well, like the vestibular and trigeminal systems.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments39 comments
14 yrs ago at age 50 starting getting daily migraines out of the blue....Is this similar to Trigeminal Neuralgia? I had no pain control for 7 months & the stress has caused SEVERE muscle pain. I meditate 5 hrs a day.... By migraineur_mzt7oz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Are CGRP Blockers Similar and Different?...It is involved in: CGRP is released by neurons in the trigeminal nerve, which is the main nerve that carries pain signals from the head to the brain.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments78 comments
Vyepti™: First Intravenous Migraine Preventive Treatment Approved...These nerves are part of the trigeminal system. CGRP can impact pain signaling in these pathways, leading to migraine pain.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Same migraine different triggers...And now, well post-menopause, I've found a whole different trigger, based on my deteriorating C1, 2 and 3 in my neck and the trigeminal nerves that run... By janetmeisel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Find a Neurologist or Headache Specialist to Fit YOUR Needs...The American Headache Society reports that 55 million Americans have migraine disease, and many others struggle with similar conditions, such as SUNCT, trigeminal... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Should You Know About Tinted Lenses for Migraine?...These include the trigeminal nerve, which has branches to the eyes, cheeks, and lower jaw.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
Is Advocacy Really What You Think?...I can absolutely connect with someone who has cluster headache, but that moment when I meet someone who experiences migraine, cluster headache, trigeminal... By Anna Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
