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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Migraine?

By A MyMigraineTeam Member 49 answers

June 29 Is Chronic Migraine Awareness Day! How Do You Stay Positive And Motivated With Chronic Migraines?

By A MyMigraineTeam Member 21 answers

Has Anyone Had A Daily Persistent Headache For 4 Yrs/10 Mos Every Day/any Day?

By A MyMigraineTeam Member 20 answers

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

By A MyMigraineTeam Member 61 answers
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Has Anyone Tried Klonopin For Their Headache?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Souderton, PA

Doctor just put me on it and the side effects are brutal.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

If doc ok try a smaller dose I take .25 milligrams or smaller any more makes me feel worse. Good Luck

September 20, 2023

Is My Tinnitus Part Of My Vestibular Migraine?

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Metuchen, NJ
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I thought so too that my Tinnitus is related to my VM when I ask my doctors, they told me it might be possible coz the ringing did noy start until my VM. I asked my ear doctor and said it means I will… read more

July 25, 2023

Has Anyone Taken Quilipta, New Med To Prevent Migraines. Worked First Few Days, Then Not So Well

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Howell, NJ
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I tried it did not help but everyone is different never know

April 29, 2023

Why So Many Migraines At Beginning Of Spring?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Oshaugen, NO

I het allergies alot at the beginning of spring. With that comes migraines. Why is this?

A MyMigraineTeam Member

I’m with you, when the pollen is high, my head hurts & I can’t figure out if it’s migraine or sinus. I usually treat as sinus take my Sudafed and nasal spray. If doesn’t clear in a few hours I hit… read more

April 29, 2023

CBD/THC

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ofallon, MO

Is there any research out there being done on using CBD/THC for migraine/headaches relief/prevention? Has anyone tried CBD/THC for headaches? What was your experience?

A MyMigraineTeam Member

My migraine doc in California told me there's a lot of research supporting medical mj as effective for headache and migraine.

July 25, 2023

Has Anyone Heard Of This Migraine Treatment About Getting Spinal Cord Fluid Drained A Bit To Eliminate The Excess Fluid?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Prince Albert, SK
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Ruthanneood.. be careful with Dismox.. I was on it for a year then I Was getting so many side effects from that drug . Ex: vision problems, constipation, very tired, hearing loss.. just to mention a… read more

June 21, 2023

How Can I Take Safely Take Aspirin Every Day For My Headaches?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Wilmington, DE
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Always have food in your stomach is a good start. Famotidine is a stomach acid controller you might have to take with it. I take Omeprazole every day to protect my stomach from Aleve.

April 22, 2023

How Do You Define Recurring And Rebound Migraines?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Los Angeles, CA

I’d like to describe my typical migraine pattern and see if anyone else can relate
My migraines start in the late afternoon or in the evening. I will treat them with one of the triptans and I find relief in 2 to 3 hours
In the morning, I am not experiencing the headache pain, but I may have some symptoms of being extra woozy or a general feeling of being off.
I will have a (normal?) day, and then in the evening, I can feel the migraine building again. I may try one of the following:Tylenol,… read more

A MyMigraineTeam Member

I think you have rebound headaches too. I can relate to that. I will go for several days where I have headaches that will last for 10 hours at a time then stop. That's if I don't take a rescue… read more

June 18, 2023

Anyone Have Made A Connection With Mold And/or Heavy Metal Toxins In The Body Causing Migraines?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Venice, FL

After trying many, many medications, acupuncture and chiropractic care, I just finished 7 sessions of neurofeedback and it too was unsuccessful. The therapist told me that when it is unsuccessful, it means one has mold or heavy metal toxins in the body. I may next get tested for toxins.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

I heard about mercury in tooth filling amalgam and had it all removed. I was pretty desperate to find a solution. It might have helped a little but not much.

April 22, 2023

I Get Migraines From Sugar And Fragrances. I Can Control What I Eat. I Can’t Control What Fragrances I Run Into.

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Devils Lake, ND

Within 5 seconds a severe migraine starts and also severe pain around my shoulder blade and all points in between, all on my left side. I take Nurtec which sometimes helps. Also an injection of Emgality once a month. Any suggestions?

A MyMigraineTeam Member

I had the same problem.. Botox didn't do a thing.. just out of curiosity, have the doctor done a EMG. Trying other avenues in diagnosis your root of the problem. I am just giving suggestions… read more

May 10, 2023
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