Stories

Since 8 August 2011 I have been experiencing weekly (ish) migraine attacks. I wake with discomfort in the right hand side of the base of my neck which slowly grows...

It has been almost 8 years ago now since I was in a snowmobile accident that nearly cost me my life. fractured right orbital, jawbone broken in 3 places and...

The first migraine attack with debilitating headache and vomiting was after my piano recital when I was 13. In my late 30s I went to a headache clinic where tests...

I had to retire at 62 because of chronic migraines. After retirement I had a 3 month migraine.  I had nerve decompression surgery 3 years ago and have been migraine...

I have been suffering from Migraines since I was 12. Have been through many medical exams, and the final conclusion has always been: 'yes, you suffer from Migraines.' Very disheartening...

I am a 41 year old female and I had my first migraine in my early 30's. I used to only have them once a year or so but over...

I was recently diagnosed with optical neuritis, lost vision in my left eye that has not returned and ta da I now suffer with chronic migraines (about 7 months now.)...

Been suffering from migraines since 1966 when I was eleven. It wasnt taken seriouly. As a young adult I was put on cafergot & inderal. I did finally find a combination...

I was told by my mother when I was younger that my pediatrician told her when i was around six weeks old he thought. I might be suffering from headaches...

It's been a long road and will continue to be. I started getting migraines when I was in a car accident at 16. Who knew that a car accident would...

One day 12-15 years ago I was on the phone with my older sister and she was saying that she had a migraine and she was looking to get some...

By far, the biggest (and one of the least controllable) triggers for my migraines is fragrance. Lotion, deodorant, hair products, soap, perfume, air freshener, laundry products, cosmetics, essential oils, pet...

By: Lynne Pitchford Nov. 3, 2013 This Sunday it happened again. My husband and I arrived early and found an empty pew in our church. By now most of our...

I'm the mother of a 15 year old girl (Kaity) who has sadly hit the genetic lottery. My husband and I both have suffered from migraines over the years to...

I'm thirty eight years old and started migraines as a preteen. I have been so depressed at times that I go into a very dark place. I have been to...

To begin, I had a few more words to share when my story vanished. So sad. Well anyway I'm doing it again because it might help someone. My late husband...

I have suffered with migraines for 25 years but up until a few years ago, they became chronic. Two years ago, I underwent Botox injections (31) at one time. For...

I started getting migraines 6 months after my fourth child was born. I was always prone to headaches and probably experienced a few migraines during the years I had my...

I'm 60 and have had migraines since age 6, chronic since age 30. I've been through the gamut…hospitalized twice at Michigan Head-Pain and Neurological Institute, nerve blocks, diet changes, about...

I painstakingly follow this site because I deeply care about two migraine victims and do not want them to become addicted to painkillers: their fine minds, hearts and talents are...