Virginia's storyI have had migraine off and on from 9 years old. In 1997 after a car accident they became chronic. I have auras, nausea, vomiting, photophobia, sound sensitivity and smell... By daisygin1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Need advice for dealing with withdrawal from amitriptylineI have tried multiple times over the years to ease off of amitriptyline since it doesn't help my migraines and it also destroyed my memory. By every time I get... By lishi89831 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Are some chronic migraines linked to a spinal fluid leak?I had my first migraine when I was 17, and it was a classic migraine with aura--a spreading shimmering circle appeared in my field of vision, followed by intense pain... By butwyj2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
LOA - more headache or beneficial in getting your HA life back on track?I am 36 and have had chronic severe migraines for over 20 years with some of those years being more medically successful than others, though for the past 6 months... By jennsale2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Insomnia during my Migraine episode.Hi there, (Pre post script, this turned into a novel...as you'll find out if you're a saint enough to read that far, I couldn't sleep.) To whoever answers this, thanks... By 45p2e42 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Hurts Sooo BadStabbing pain in one specific area, sensitive to light, twinkling, blinding aura, which eventually causes blindness until the lights move across my vision, from one side of my peripheral vision... By mimi10181 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fifteen years and still goingMy senior year of college, I ended up in the hospital because I'd suddenly developed severe aphasia. I could think of what I wanted to say and I could write... By blueraccoon1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Way back when........Way back in my early teens, I remember my first migraine. A hot summers day and my Mum wanting me out from under her feet,I had to "go out and... By pookie331 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Exercise AnxietyI grew up an athlete - a competitive swimmer, captain of my high school swim team, then to aerobics, hiking, yoga and boxing. I took pride in pushing myself to... By annequin-harkin1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The hated comment: YOU LOOK TIRED !Ok, I wrote my story on this site years ago. I don't even remember what it was titled. So I feel that it is time to share again. I have... By meganfreeman5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
CHRONIC TO OCULAR MIGRAINEMy Chronic migraine began before I could talk and was diagnosed when I was five at Great Ormond Street Hospital, England. School was a nightmare as I struggled with two... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dreading a ProcedureLast week I had an Endoscopic Procedure due to the Acid Reflux Condition I have now developed. I was fine after the procedure, that is until a few hours later... By smkirchdoerfer1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
41 years of Migraines are gone!My migraines started when I was 15. I'm now 56. My journey was like all of yours. Auras, vomiting, sight, sound, smell and light sensitivity. Affected everything I did daily... By kimhamilton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Walking drunk and no alcoholAt times I start getting dizzy (vertigo is closest to pinning a word to) where I can only lay down. If I move, or get out of bed, where I... By dalitamckinney1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
So frustratedMy daughter who is 15 has had migraines for two years. She has been hospitalized several times and nothing seems to work. I live in New Jersey with the best... By mb12291 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Journey With MigraineI've read many stories on here where people haven't been diagnosed until they are in their 20's or later...I count myself lucky the fact that I was diagnosed early and... By katieriches1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Completely over it....I suffer from Bipolar, Depression, PTSD, Chronic Migraines, Ice Pick headaches, anxiety, social anxiety. I have tried almost everything. I even tried the botox, but it did not work. I... By psmorris11 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Taking Migraine to HeartFor the past couple of weeks I’ve been having chest pain that sometimes radiates into my throat, neck, jaw, the back of my tongue and even my teeth. Almost everyone... By bodhigirl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Just a fellow migraineurI have suffered from migraines for about 8 years and I am a mother of 3 wonderful children who understand that I have an illness. I have had frequent trips... By Lms20201 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Navigating Through: A Journey from "It's a headache" to "Welcome to Migraines"It's been 2 years since I've written a story for the site and I figured it's time to update some things. My last story was actually published on the Facebook... By teania13 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments