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What’s One Thing About Migraine That People Rarely Discuss But Should?

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Chronic Dizziness And Off Balance

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Greenville, SC

Has anyone here had to deal with chronic off balance feeling or dizziness? For 6 days now, I have had a feeling of being off balance. I’ve had 2 migraines during that time. Even when it doesn’t hurt, I’ve had this feeling. I’m not sure if it’s related.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Yes yes yes, totally off balance, shaky and disoriented, have had falls too. Migraine sufferer since I was 13,im 55 now. Horrific pain,aura, numbness in my arm and face usually on the left side.

February 19, 2022

Botox Tips That You Wished You Knew Before Receiving Your First Round Of Injections.

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Benson, NC
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Ouch! So sorry.

February 16, 2022

Anxiety Attacks

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Preston, UK

I have always suffered from anxiety, however, recently I have been waking up with anxiety attacks. I think this is due to my migraines however I'm not sure. Has anyone else had anxiety attacks caused by migraines?

A MyMigraineTeam Member

In the morning when you first wake your blood pressure is usually elevated, especially if you have an alarm. This can ignite anxiety attacks. Interestlingly, migraines also have this increased blood… read more

December 26, 2021

How To Manage Attacks In Different Climates

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Preston, UK

I'm due to go to Florida next year, and im extremely nervous as my health has deteriorated since my last trip. Does anybody have any tips on how to manage attacks whilst im there in the parks? I don't remember having any attacks in my previous trips.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

If you are going to be at the parks, that sounds great. There are two considerations though. First, the air quality that you are used to compared to the air quality in the area of the parks. I'm in FL… read more

December 26, 2021

Gabapentin Side Effect

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Cypress, TX

I've been on Gabapentin since 2018. My neurologist increase my dosage to 800mg 3 times a day in September. I just started having a feeling of depression. Has anybody on this medication had this problem?

A MyMigraineTeam Member

I take 300 mg 2 pills morning and 3 pills at night and have depression also

May 17, 2022

Changing Medicine?

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Willoughby, OH

Going to see my doctor today any 1 better migraine medication than another? I've been taking Topiramate 4x nightly it was working but lately ( over a year) it's been less effective I think it's time to change I'm still getting severe migraines..suggestions?

Seen the doctor he gave me sample of Nurtec and see how that works of not prescribing Sumatriptan?

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Topimax is nicknamed dopamax for a reason, it has a lot of side effects including memory problems. My neuro switched me to zonisamide/zonagran and there was an immediete improvement.

December 26, 2021

Has Anyone In The Group Ever Heard Of A Person Who Suffers From Migraines Also Having Cluster Headaches As Well As Tic Douloureux.

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Abiquiu, NM
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I'm not sure what the tic d. is but I do know that it is not uncommon to have headaches instead of migraines. Headaches are just a pain the head. Migraines usually have this, but also nausea… read more

December 26, 2021

What Kinds Of Medication And Other Treatments Have You Tried For Vertigo?

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Benson, NC
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I take meclizine OTC for vertigo/dizziness.

December 26, 2021

Has Anyone On Medicare Been Successful With Approval Of One Or More CGRP Meds, I.e. Ajovy, Ubrelvy, Aimovig, Etc.?

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Benson, NC
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I put my PCP and Neuro on the trail of helping me get approved for the Ajovy and Nurtec because i went from way off their pain scale to below a 10 with the regimene we have me on now. I straight up… read more

December 21, 2021

How Do You Deal With The Social (or Lack Of) Issues? I Don’t Like Making Plans Because I Often Have To Cancel Be Of My Head.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

My poor husband goes alone to dinners and events. I know it’s wearing him down. It’s wearing me down.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

@A MyMigraineTeam Member, I guess I'm lucky. My husband makes me laugh everyday. My sisters and I enjoy each other's company over the phone. (We're all in 3 different states.) I have one neighbor… read more

October 9, 2021
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