The Too Long EpisodesI am a 31 year old female living in southwestern Ontario, Canada. From the age of around 24 I started experiencing these 'episodes'. The first one started after finishing exams...reactions11comments
I hate my brainIt all started two weeks after going on the combined contraceptive pill although I didn't realise the connection until a few months later! I was sitting in my parents house...reactionscomments
Some Relief After 34 Years of SufferingBut first, my history: I am a 45-year-old Caucasian male who endured my first migraine when I was all of 9 years old. For the remainder of my youth and...reactions8comments
You never forget what it is like to have a migraine.I recall having migraines straight after doing physical exercise in my early 20's particularly when it was a warm day or I was over exerted and possibly dehydrated. I would...reactions4comments
Life changes with chronic migraines.I had to retire from teaching Health Care at the University Level because of my migraines. I couldn't predict when I would have one, and would let people down -...reactions3comments
A Few Deep Breaths....My migraines started when I was 9 yrs old... I am now 85. My mother would put me in a dark room for about an hour. My attacks consisted of...reactions1comment
My MigrainesI had my first Migraine when I was 8 years old. I was in recess, running around with my friends, when suddenly a kind of pounding appeared in my head...reactions1comment
Pain of My LifeMy suffering started very early in my life about second or third grade I had constant headaches my mother decided it was time to see the doctor who promptly said...reactions2comments
ReliefMy migraines began around age 8, but I wasn't diagnosed until my freshman year in college. It was during a test on greek gods and godesses. I started having trouble...reactionscomments
The Migraine Merry-Go-RoundMy family tree is filled with migraineurs, so when my first one struck while I was barely beyond Kindergarten, there was little mystery about what was happening to me. My...reactions7comments
I have had some relief with diet still working on it!!I had my first migraine around the age of 8. I had them quite frequently and finally went to the dr. This wonderful (NOT!) pediatrician told me that I am...reactionscomments
Life with MigrainesI was born in winter of 1955, in south Louisiana. My mother had a history of Migraines, and had a lot of her characteristics. My first migraine was at the...reactionscomments
Hi, new to the communityHi everyone. I'm new here, although unfortunately not new to headaches at all. I've had them for over 25 years. I've been seen by a neurologist all of this time...reactionscomments
Michigan MigraineI've been a migraine sufferer as long as I can remember. Was it the whiplash I suffered in kindergarten or the head injury that landed me in the hospital for...reactionscomments
Feeling validated about my headachesI experience my first known migraine at age 4. I was playing on a swing; when suddenly, all of the leaves on the trees swirled together in a myriad of...reactions11comments
The Good 'Ol DaysUntil April 25, 2012 I was a former migraine sufferer. I was someone who won. The almost daily migraines I survived as a teen didn’t rule my life anymore. Divinity...reactions1comment
Recent Progress and semi-healingI want to share my story about my recent PROGRESS and semi-HEALING with migraines. I have suffered with migraines for 27 years. Without getting into a lot of history you...reactions4comments
Trying It AllI have had migraines since is was 13. I remember my mother giving me bayer aspirins and telling me to lay down in a dark room until it gets better...reactions5comments
Found my cure after 7+ years, I hope this helps you tooI've been suffering daily migraines for over 7 years. I've taken every medication ie: Topamax, Depakote, Nortriptaline, Xanax, Gabapentin & of course the usual meds to treat the pain ie:...reactions3comments
Migraine ParanoiaI am 29 and have been suffering from migraines since the age of 6. The attacks became more frequent, culminating the year I was 11. That was the worst year...reactions1comment