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Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With Migraine?

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How Does Weather Affect Your Migraine?

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Has Anyone Had Neck Issues That Would Cause A Daily Persistent Headache?

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Evenone Have A Question?

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Streator, IL
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Are you asking how to ask a question on MyHealthTeam? Here are the steps:

1. Access the Menu Icon: Select the menu icon in the upper left corner of the social network
2. Access Q+A: Under 'What's… read more

October 19

What’s The Best Vestibular Migraine Medicine ? My Doctor Gave Me Topamax I’m Afraid To Take It With All The Side Affects.

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Gulfport, MS
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Is it working for you! Mine is more dizziness, all the time swaying back-and-forth not the room spinning.

October 19

Has Anyone Had Success Reducing Migraines With Cold Laser Or Low-level Laser System?

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Estes Park, CO
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Tell us more about this treatment please

October 26

This Is Feedback Not A Question.

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sunnyvale, CA

There was a medication/treatment survey that I completed. In the survey it asked what YEAR meds were started, but could not select a year earlier that 2013. Hopefully this can be updated to collect more valid data.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Thank you for your feedback regarding the medication/treatment survey. It seems that the survey currently restricts the selection of a start year to 2013 or later. This limitation could indeed affect… read more

October 12

I Took My First Dose Of Nurtec 75…for Prevention Today And Had A Bad Reaction, Dizzy .disoriented, Nauseous, Vision Disturbances Tingling

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Nycklebyn, SE
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I'm sorry to hear about your reaction. Nurtec ODT (Rimegepant) is known to have some side effects. Common side effects include nausea, while serious side effects can involve hypersensitivity reactions… read more

October 10

How Do I Delete Posts Or Questions Once I Have Read Them???

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
North Brunswick, NJ
A MyMigraineTeam Member

To delete a post or question you have made, follow these steps:

1. Locate the Post: Find the post or question you wish to delete
2. Select the Down Arrow: Click the down arrow located in the… read more

October 9

Who Takes Verapamil? My Headaches Have Been Much Worse Since Prescribed.

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭

Just wondering if that's the cause

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Verapamil, also known by brand names such as Calan, Verelan, and Covera-HS, is often prescribed off-label to prevent migraines. It is a calcium channel blocker that works by suppressing the action of… read more

October 6

The Best Comfort For Head And Neck

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Omaha, NE

Many years ago there was surgery to remove a temporal lobe tip from my brain and it was quite successful. All I am going to say without getting into detail is that the area on the left side of my head is experiencing extreme pain when pressure is applied to it.

I have found myself sleeping on my back or on the right side in many cases. However, there have been many times when I find myself leaning on a pillow with my head on another pillow. Additionally, there have been times when the left… read more

A MyMigraineTeam Member

It sounds like you're dealing with a challenging situation. Here are some suggestions based on my knowledge base to help you find comfort while sleeping:

- Pillow Arrangement: Use multiple pillows to… read more

October 5

Has Anyone Used Anti-anxiety Medication’s Like Valium Or Ativan Or Xanax To Help With Migraines?

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Nycklebyn, SE
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Propranolol works most of the time. When every rescue medicine fails, I use Valium. It helps, but it makes me fall asleep & be sleepy for a couple of days.

October 10

What Is The Best Antidepressant To Help With Deal With Migraines… Or Help Prevent Them?

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Nycklebyn, SE
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Several antidepressants can be effective in preventing migraines by altering the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Here are some commonly prescribed options:

- Venlafaxine (Effexor): A… read more

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