Stories

I have had migraines for my entire life. I am 34 now and remember having them as far back as 7 yrs old. I am brand new to this forum...

Life without migraines. I don’t have to imagine what it would be like without migraines. In 1992 I discovered a technique for my “aura” migraines. I haven’t had a headache...

Hello, I thought I could deal with my migraines until recently, then they showed me who was boss... I've been suffering from migraine with aura since 2003, when I was...

Every neurologist I've consulted has had migraines. I can tell when they have headaches because their office lights are turned off. It makes them sympathetic to suffers of migraine and...

I have been dealing with these stupid migraines for more than half my life. I have gone from Episodic to Chronic, from just the headache to the severe nausea (CVS)...

I remember my first migraine like it was yesterday. I was in kindergarten and went to the nurse for a headache. I was sent back to class because I didn't...

My wife asked me last night: Why you are wearing sunglasses at night? I took a deep breath then said: it is because of lights flashes! It would be clearer...

I have had migraines since I was 13 and am now 61. I have tried everything for migraines, stayed away from pain meds for the last 10 years as they...

Imagine looking for a doctor to help you with your migraines and on your first visit, he tells you that because of your lack of education, you couldn’t possibly understand...

So being that i am a migraine sufferer, I have heard more than my fair share of ignorant comments. The one most recent that got my attention do to it's...

I have suffered headaches since a teenager & diagnosed with "tummy migraine" as a child. I had left eye surgery for myopia in 1991 & as I am getting older, the...

I've been a migraineur for the last 10 years. I've typically had on average, 10 migraines per month, all fairly well managed. I have yet to find a preventative that...

In July of 2005, I had 29 "attacks" of migraine with aura. I could not figure out any "trigger." Then, I went for six months without one. I always tell...

It's been hard getting to sleep ever since I had four of my teeth pulled due to them wearing down; I got a feeling the vibration of my palate didn't...

I am at a sort of crossroads in my treatment. My story is somewhat common, episodic migraines starting in my 20s, gradually increased in frequency, severity and endurance. About 6-7yrs...

Have you ever watched one of those TV shows where contestants have to be starved in the jungle and in order to win their daily food they are forced to...

I'm 21, and coming up on the celebration of my headache's fifth birthday. I didn't used to describe it as a migraine, they have other associated symptoms generally, but as...

Dear Migraine, It has been 2 1/2 months since you reared your ugly head, making your first unwelcome visit, as I lay in my bed. I didn't see you coming...

I am a 37 yr old Familial Hemiplegic Migraine sufferer from the UK. My whole family suffers from the disease which has been passed on through 5 generations that we...

I have had migraines since the age of 12 and am now 51, over the years I tried all medications like anti-epileptic meds, abortives, anti-inflamatories, migraine meds, preventatives to no...