Has Anyone Experienced Optic Neuritis With Migraines?
I am on Nurtec so my migraines have changed from raging headaches to migraine symptoms with no headache-nausea, anxiety, body aches, etc. But can always tell when it would have been a knock out event. On Wednesday I had one like that without the headache, and on Thursday I had physical pain in/around my eye when I blinked that felt like I had been punched. Looked up what it could have been, and came up with Optic Neuritis. Ironically, I have an appointment with a retina specialist because of… read more
Anyone Tried Low Dose Naltrexone For Their Headache?
Prescribed for arthritis pain wonder if would help my headaches.
I’ve taken it for years. I don’t think it’s helped my headaches. I take it for arthritis, fibro and crohns. It does help those but it took awhile to see results.
Does Anybody Get A Migraine In Their Eye, And Then It Goes Down To The Cheek Bone?
Yes, eye pain is a common symptom of migraine headaches. Some people report sharp pains behind the eye, which can radiate around the eye area and sometimes spread to other areas of the face, including… read more
What Is The Best Way To Fight Dizziness?
See a Neurologist that specializes in Migraines. With all the adcances in treatments & therapies no one should suffer like they did back in the day.
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.
Me too. @ChristinaZ, how are you doing? I truly understand your pain. Before I got my binasal occlusion glasses I had a nonstop migraine from 2008 until 2020. I had a TBI that affect my vision… read more
Does Anyone Do Neck/shoulder Physical Therapy For Their Headaches? If So, Is It Working?
Some members have found relief by massaging their neck, shoulders, and back with a roller ball and a back massager that looks like a hook with a ball on the end. This daily practice has helped reduce… read more
Which Best Migraine Medicine To Help With My Acute Migraine
For acute migraine treatment, several options are available:
- Pain Relievers: Over-the-counter (OTC) options like NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen sodium) and acetaminophen
- Triptans: Medications like … read more
Will They Ever Find A Cure For Migraines?
No
Has Anyone Worked With A Dietitian For Natural Migraine Prevention?
I'm thinking about signing up with one, but it's a lot of money and I don't want to be a total sucker if it isn't going to work.
Yes, working with a dietitian can be beneficial for natural migraine prevention. A registered dietitian can guide you through an elimination diet to help pinpoint specific items to avoid and… read more
Has Anyone Tried Over The Counter Pharma GABA For Stress?
I am trying to better manage my stress because I think it contributes to my increase in migraine episodes.
A friend, Who also has migraines recently tried GABA and she thought it helped relax her. It’s a chewable form at 100 mg. I did some research and I did not read anything troubling about it.
Thank you for your responses.