Migraine MomMigraine Mom puts on her sunglasses even when it's overcast and turns off the radio and reminds the boys to whisper as she drives them to school even though her...reactions5comments
LifeI got my first migraine when I was 12 years old. I was shopping with my stepmother and stepsister at a craft store when I started feeling a searing pain...reactions1comment
ScabsSince I last wrote, I have been reading so many insightful essays and stories on Migraine.com. It has been helpful and validating; but, at the same time, sometimes, when I...reactions3comments
HeatherI can never remember a time without Migraine. As a little girl I felt like I lived on the wrong planet. My school friends were planning things, having fun. My...reactions1comment
Hemiplegic migrainesI Am a 43yr old that was diagnosed with Hemiplegic migraine in 2016 but have been going there this since 2013 when I thought I had a Tia. I have...reactions2comments
Stacking the Deck In Your FavourI have chronic migraine. I've always looked for that 'trigger' that got me. Somehow I got caught up in thinking that if I could find that one thing that set...reactions2comments
PERSPECTIVEI think my story is unique compared to others because, first, I have Hemiplegic Migraines which is considered rare by the Department of Rare Disease. Second, my husband was diagnosed...reactions1comment
My amazing family!I have had migraines since I was 18 and I am 57.My migraines are from a variety of reasons injury, light and stress.I have a very difficult time managing my...reactions1comment
Invisible illnessI have suffered with chronic migraines since the age of 11 years old. I was always told throughout puberty that I would grow out of having chronic migraines. However I...reactions5comments
My migraine and cyclothymia (bipolar) diagnosisHi im a UK member but all the stories are so identifiable for me.. I first had chronic migraine in 2014 and was admitted in to a psychiatric ward and...reactions3comments
Digging Deeper into the Root Cause of my MigrainesFinding what triggers your migraines is no simple task. I am 45yrs old and still trying to pin-point the fundamental causes of my migraines. I get head-aches almost every day...reactions3comments
My new Internist: "There's no such thing as Chronic Migraine."(Chronic Migraine since July 1984) Having lost my wonderful Internist to burn-out (she no longer practices), I was forced into a search for an Internist who accepted Medicare and Blue...reactions6comments
The scary truth of a migraine lifer...you may not careI've fought the pain since puberty. It runs in the family through my mother's side. Thrill. As a small child I never understood why I was spanked to keep quiet...reactions4comments
Losing Precious TimeHi everyone. I'm am 52 years old and lucky enough to be married to my boyfriend/ best friend/ soul mate for the last 17 years. I've had migraines my entire...reactions8comments
The PurseA large, crossbody bag is the center of my life. It carries all my medications. It never leaves my side. And it's heavy. No one was really surprised when I...reactions2comments
Afraid to tell my storyHello my name is Dianna. I was born 1996. I’m one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for ten years so far and many to come. I live with my parents and I’m...reactions4comments
Picture PerfectIt’s the beginning of the day, bright and sunny just the way you picture a perfect afternoon. Expect, for me, it’s a picture perfect nightmare. The sun is glaring in...reactions3comments
Looking for a little reliefI'm a 48 year old married mom of two teenagers with a full time job. I've had migraines since I was a teen, but they became bad enough in the...reactions1comment
Vitamin B2I am a 65 year old female & have had Migraine for 30 years. 20 years ago I read about Triptans & persuaded my GP to prescribe them and I...reactions2comments
Hitting rock bottomHello everyone I have recently been diagnosed with hemiplegic migraine headaches. I have been working as a healthcare professional for 13+ years ,today was the worst day because I had...reactions4comments
