Stories

I started having severe migraines about 8 years ago (age 50) and went through the process of medication (first to try to minimize the pain and then a daily prophylactic...

I sat back the other day and thought about the myriad of information given to me by all the doctors, specialists, therapists, acupuncturists, Reiki masters, massage therapists, books, friends, and...

I wrote the following essay a few years ago, but I am still living with Chronic Migraine. Nevertheless, in re-reading it, it helped to lift me out of my recent...

Okay, my first story seemed well received, so I'll write another. I also apologize for the bad spelling and grammar in any of the stories. It used to be far...

I began to get migraines at age 25. They became progressively worse, often lasting 3 days. My family suffered as I could keep going at work but had to collapse...

I previously wrote about the weather affecting my migraines, but after reading the other stories I would Like 2 add this: I am 59 yrs old & the older I...

I've been dealing with chronic migraine for two years. However, about six months or so ago, my typical migraine pattern changed. It felt strange and different, which made me feel...

Like many of you, I suspect we all once looked forward to the holidays. Before we all got migraines. It is still a difficult season for me as I miss...

My update is pretty much straight forward. After many doctors and trying everything I have to live with this for the rest of my life. I've tried everything from Botox...

People think that the worst part about migraines is the pain, and they're right. It is, mostly. Here's something I haven't shared with my friends or family. I don't want...

Hi: Injectable DHE 45 has been out of stock for months and is rumored to be on the street in pharmacies soon. Has anyone seen it yet or filled a...

I am 53 yr old and I get severe migraines. My mom and sisters do also. Lately they are getting worse. I have pain behind my eye to the top...

Hello to all you out there in America. I am in the UK and would like to know if any of you have been diagnosed with Migranous Vertigo. I have...

Several of my friends and family members have disabilities. Since I was old enough to understand what "disabled" meant, I've always been very careful with the word and its synonyms...

I am a 44 yr old woman. I've had fairly frequent headaches throughout my adult life. As an adult, I've developed seasonal allergies which once or twice a year set...

If some of you haven't heard of this it is something you should check out. I had one installed permanently on Aug. 13th. I had to go back 2 times...

The pressure just took me by surprise and I was abruptly having a Migraine. I never knew how bad these migraines will be until they show up. This particular morning...

I've written once before about my experiences. Other than that, I have mostly lurked and occassionally commented on other stories. I'm not the type to share a lot. At the...

I've tried for years to figure out what's causing my migraines, and how to stop them. I've been getting sporadic migraines with aura since I was 13, and about 10...

I have suffered migraine for over 60 years. Some time ago I googled migraine triggers and saw yogurt listed. I have been eating so much yogurt so I decided to...