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Anyone Else Having Sleep Issues?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Whitesville, WV

having lately waking up anywhere between 12 am/2am

A MyMigraineTeam Member

When I have a bad headache it is hard to sleep

October 27, 2023

Anyone Have Trouble Taking While Having A Migraine?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tucson, AZ

I have trouble finding words.... completing sentences.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

I feel the same way. My neurologist put me on Topamax about 4months ago. I thought hey why not? I'm up for anything that might help. Then I took started noticing I would sometimes stutter. Walk in the… read more

October 18, 2023

I Live In Payson Az Elevation Is 5000 Feet. Would Living In A Lower Elevation Help Me?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Payson, AZ

Weather headaches are a problem for me. I was thinking of moving to the Phoenix area. What are some good areas in the Phoenix to live? I was thinking Goodyear or Gilbert.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Both areas are nice, I would suggest you visit each area for a week or so. The different sides of the valley have very different vibes and you'll have to see which one fits better. Having lived in… read more

October 18, 2023

Is It Hard To Get Disability For Daily Migraines? I've Had Them Every Day For Over A Year Now And Medications Don't Work.

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Wappingers Falls, NY
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I'm up to 4 years/2 mos every day. Why do you think it is a migraine? After treating for migraine, now docs think it is my neck. No meds every worked for me either. Are you going to a headache… read more

October 15, 2023

Emgality?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Norwich, CT

I'm desperate at this point. Botox every pain med, morphine, whatever. Nothing works. Hot, cold
So painful and so upsetting
I also have a million conditions that sme have been diagnosed but most havent. Had my lapband removed last year..I was 125. Size 3. It was old and once my doctor went on, all hell broke loose in my life. Literally. I'm on 22 pills, gaine 125POUNDS SINCE SEPT 2022!! Stress, anxiety, depression, neurological Issues, dizziness, pass out out of nowhere...but these… read more

A MyMigraineTeam Member

I like Emgality too. It helps.

March 14

Has Anyone Been Given All Sorts Of Off-label Meds For Their Headaches?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Souderton, PA

I mean anti-seizure meds, anti-depressants, heart medicine.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

They initially put me on amitriptyline.... the side effects all hit.me at once, including intense nausea and made me borderline narcoleptic during work (I work a heavy labor job around equipment… read more

November 4, 2023

I Had A Crainial Blockage Stroke, Over 2 Years Ago. In 2 Hospitals 75 Days, Don't Remember 7 Weeks, Had Surgery , Incision Down To Neck.

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Oconomowoc, WI

Constant headaches migraines, mostly vestibular, off steady walking, just got medicare. My nero and regular Dr suggest specialist. I've been on wait list, going near Milwaukee Oct 18. almost 1 hour away. LMK any help or suggestions. Don't want sympathy, glad to be alive, that i know. But i can't find anyone that had anything like this, not typical left or right stroke.
Thanks

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Keep me posted. How are you feeling and coping ?

March 19

Older Male’s Migraines Are They Dangerous What Medicine Is Given In This Group

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭

You Don't Mention Vestibular Migraines In Your Descriptions. I Wonder Why.

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
N. Kingstown RI
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I spent a couple of years seeing a neurologist and she never diagnosed the VM. I got a new PC doc and he diagnosed it with my first visit .... dramamine and sumatriptan. It works most of the time.

October 4, 2023

Effexor/Venaflaxine

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hudson, NC

Has anyone tried this with success? I did a couple months of Emgality samples that worked great but insurance won’t cover it. Trying the venaflaxine next- I have tried everything else.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Do you see a Neurologist or specialist for your migraines. My doctor fills out all of the paperwork for me including any necessary appeals and they are usually much more successful than I have been… read more

November 5, 2023
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