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Anyone Ever Traveled On A Plane With A Migraine? Got A Vacation Coming Up And I Am Nervous

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El Paso, TX
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Traveling with migraines can be challenging, but with some preparation, you can manage it effectively. Here are some tips from the knowledge base to help you:

- Choose Your Seat Wisely: If you're… read more

July 21

Does Anyone Else Get Sick With Their Migraines?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mansfield, MA

Like Stomach pain hot & cold sweats & diarrhea? Or am i just weird

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Yes, many people experience additional symptoms along with their migraines. According to the knowledge base, migraine can come with symptoms such as:

- Nausea
- Light sensitivity
- Blurry vision
-… read more

July 17

Has Anyone Tried Qulipta And Had Success With It? Any Side Effects?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hudson, NC
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Qulipta (Atogepant) is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. It works by blocking the receptor where CGRP… read more

July 17

What Migraine Meds Dont Make You Gain Weight

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL

i blew up like a biscuit on sumapatrain and imitrex i also would rather take and end pain then prevent

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Some migraine medications can cause weight gain, but there are options that typically do not have this side effect. Here are a few:

1. Beta-Blockers: While some beta-blockers can cause weight gain… read more

July 9

Amerge

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Scottsdale, AZ

How does this differ from Sumatriptan?

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Amerge, also known by its drug name Naratriptan, is a prescription medication approved by the FDA to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura in adults. Here are some key details:

- Type… read more

July 9

Migraines

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
New Brunswick, NJ

If you take migraine medication do you sometimes feel like it wears off? I'm on several and they all seem to help for a time and then wear off.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Migraines are a neurological condition characterized by intense, disabling head pain and other symptoms. Here are some key points about migraines:

- Symptoms
- Throbbing pain, usually on one side… read more

July 8

Internal Tremors, Swaying

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ventura, CA

Hi I'm new here. I was diagnosed with meniere's disease but recently seen a doctor UCLA that said I have vestibular migraines. Does anyone deal with swaying in head has if your on boat and internal tremors?

A MyMigraineTeam Member

My diagnosis of my constant migraine is intractable migraine and status migrainosis. I also have cervicalgia, basically constant pain in my neck
After a few years of constant migraine I started… read more

July 18, 2022

Tums For Migraines?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Auburn, CA

I reccently had an experience with an ER nurse who said to take tums on the start of a headache or migraine and that will abort the migraine or headache. Has anyone else ever heard of this or tried it?

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Good luck! Let me know how it goes!

July 22, 2022

Do You Wear A Night Guard?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Auburn, CA

So i reccently discovered that maybe my TMJ is causing some of my migraines. I have been recommened to wear a night gaurd. Does anyone one have a favorite brand of night guard that they bought and wear? I really need one that isn’t bulky.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

I was told to wear one.

July 14, 2022

Anyone? In Need Of Pros & Cons Of Shunt Placements For IIH

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Prairieville, LA

I've been suffering w migraines for 17yrs. 6yrs ago I was diagnosed w IIH. Ive been on every migraine med out there. Currently, I'm on 3 daily preventives and a mo injection. I've had numerous LPs to remove excess fluid but the success rate is quickly decreasing, meaning my body is becoming use to the fluid being removed that now its over producing. Neurologist sent me to neurosurgeon for shunt consult and he decided to do another LP to see how long I can go w relief. My last LP was in Nov 2021… read more

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