Heading off a migraine with auraYears ago I was building a lightning exhibit for a museum. It had large flash lamps in it. When I was testing it, my neighbor came over to see what...reactionscomments
New JobWell, as a chronic migraineur, I am getting ready to start a new job. My husband is worried because with my last job, I had intermittent FMLA for my migraines...reactions4comments
lack of awarenessi have been suffering from migraine for the last 3 years, still am facing regular attacks with severity of pain all the time, In asian countries like Pakistan, people have...reactions2comments
SOY, anyone?I've had migraines at least since I was a senior in high school. That was long ago. I worked with them, when they weren't as severe as now. Most days...reactions1comment
9 is Not FineWhat's the deal with nine pills per month for triptans? I have chronic migraine with a minimum of 15 headache days a month. I've tried all the preventative medications (blood...reactions6comments
Migraine equivalentI was diagnosed with migraine equivalent 5 months after cancer surgery. I had psuedomyoxima peritonae (cancer of the appendix) with a total hysterectomy 12/01. In May I started experiencing symptoms...reactions1comment
migraine cure, no surgery or meds, and it's permanentI will be 48 in 2 weeks. I have suffered from migraines for 44 years. I even remember being 4 with the eeg hookup to find out why I was...reactionscomments
Pain Meds ???First let me in no way condone those things, I hate them! BUT over the past 20 to 30 years I have had to be on them for other ailments...reactions2comments
My Pain - Relentless (a poem) No one really understands the pain The daily aches that a migraine brings My neck aches so bad that i can't hold it up And I can't find the words...reactions1comment
Infomercials!Have y'all seen those "sunglasses" they sell for driving at night to reduce glare? First I'm sure as all of those late night products they are cheap crap, but I...reactions1comment
My headFirst off I'm a man so I know I'm in the minority! Migraines run on both sides of my family! I get the bad ones and I get the little...reactions5comments
I'm excited about Cefaly now that it's coming to USI've been suffering with daily migraines for nearly 10 years. Several months ago I found Cefaly on a trip and it's been unbelievable. I used to have migraines daily and...reactions2comments
Photography Major with MigrainesI've been dealing with migraines fairly regularly since I was 17, but they've only now starting getting to the point where I need to see a doctor for them (I...reactions4comments
Meds have stopped workingI had been diagnosed with migraines at age 16. I am now 30. The meds that worked for me was Inderal LA 80mg. Despite piling on the fat, it had...reactions1comment
Things I realized this morningI woke up this morning and cracked my eyes to the usual mind numbing pain that always greets me in the am. I have gotten used to the feeling that...reactions20comments
Another Chicken or Egg StoryI can remember my first severe headache when I was about 12--maybe. I was going to Catholic school and we were having a May procession in church. There, were, of...reactions1comment
Controlling My Life All the TimeMy migraine headaches control my life now all the time to the point where I have to call off of work a lot because they get so bad. I cry...reactions2comments
Migraine Preventative Vitamin B2I have had migraines my whole life. My father had them and for years I was diagnosed with sinus headaches only to find out later in life it was migraines...reactions8comments
Medical Merry-Go-RoundAnyone who has been to a Dr for any reason, but particularly for those of us with Migraines or other chronic medical conditions, you know how frustrating the medical system...reactions2comments
Feeling hoplessIt feels like I am losing the battle with these migraines.. No one is able to help and now even My PCP Doctor and just told me he can no...reactions11comments
