May Is Mental Health Awareness Month. Any Advice For Someone Newly Diagnosed With Migraine?
I am currently on Prediszone . It is finally working now. I had a really bad episode of hard mirgraines for about 4 weeks. Nurtec not working at all. Thank God for the relief.
Can Someone Recommend What I Can Take For My Migraines. Advil, Tylenol, Etc Isn't Working For Me
Is There Hope?
I was diagnosed with chronic migraines about 2 and a half months ago. I have tried 4 different preventives and 4 different onsets. Nothing is working for me. I might have to quit my job soon as all I can do most days is lay in bed. I finally saw a neurologist and am now on trazadone which is supposed to help with the depression/sleep and also work as a preventative. And he gave me ubrevely for an onset. I am starting to feel hopeless and everyday I wake up exhausted and defeated. When will
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I've had migraines for over 4 decades & have had to restart treatment each time I moved, changed jobs, or changed insurance carriers.
I understand the frustration. Migraine therapy can be difficult… read more
Who Else Has Intractable Migraine? How Do You Deal With It?
I have chronic migraine but I was recently diagnosed with intractable. Interested in learning more.
Many members of MyMigraineTeam have shared their experiences and coping strategies for dealing with chronic migraines. Here are some ways they manage their condition:
- Regulating Sleep: Going to bed… read more
Triptan Overuse Rebound Headaches
What do you guys know about triptan overuse headaches?
I just learned of them from a nurse at my neurologist’s office. This had never been mentioned before by my neurologist and he prescribes me 30 rizatriptans per month and 7 frovatriptans per month, which covers my 20 migraines (if they decide to work). However, I had no idea that by taking the prescribed medication as directed, I could actually be causing more migraines. But if I don’t take them, I’m in excruciating pain and am… read more
I was having daily migraines that i was treating with rizatriptin. When i talked with my neurologist he ascribed to the MOU theory. I stopped taking triptins and took valproic acid for three weeks… read more
How Many Of You Suffer From Depression/anxiety Along With Your Migraines?
Has Anyone Used Ubrevly Or Nurtec? What Are The Differences?
How Much Does The Weather Play A Role With Your Migraine
I can't believe how much better I feel now that the temperature has dropped. There also does not seem to be the big fluctuations in the temperature, humidity and barometric pressure. The thing that is still messing with my head is precipitation. I know the day before it's going to rain, then it rains and then it takes a day to feel better. That's three days out of my life. Weather migraines are really bad, anybody else have them? In sure lots of us do. Anyone know how to avoid or cope… read more
The weather is a massive trigger to my Migraine with Aura. During the hot muggy and heavy weather I was having 6 attacks a week. I actually look forward to Autumn. I hope things get better for you… read more
What Are Your Top Tips For Managing Migraine And Headaches?
It’s Migraine and Headache Awareness Month! How do you stay positive despite the challenges?
The one thing I do know is that I need to eat enough protein or complex carbs. This works with my diabetes as well
Staying hydrated as well. I find that I'm not very thirsty in the morning hours but… read more
What Medications Have You Tried That You Believe Are Effective In Controlling Your Chronic Migraines? I Am Struggling To A Solution.
I have found that Sumatriptan helps curb the pain somebody I would like to find a medicine that put a woah on the Aura"s