Sign in

or Register now

MyMigraineConnection.com

See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
Monday, November, 23, 2009
  • Font size
  • Bookmark
  • Save
Winter Holiday GuideEnjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines and Headaches --> Info for you...

Eileen Gray's SharePosts

The light is very dim today

I am having a really hard time today. I am working on my third consecutive day with a migraine. It's a different one so it's not SM, thank god it's not that! I am starting to get depressed. I hope it's almost over. I am at work and I just want to cry. I feel like my whole world has been in upheave the last couple of months. Between... Read moreChevron

Frova today.

Well I've ended the longest good streak I've had in a long time. I thought I've been a little prodromey the last couple days. Waking with what I thought was "oh, no - migraine!" but then in about an hour it would go away.  Today - I broke down and took the Frova. I started with a Skelaxin since I thought it was something... Read moreChevron

So today is the day

Today is the day. I have my first visit with a headache specialist. Before now, I was just seeing a neurologist. I feel comfortable making the switch to a specialist at this time. I feel at the "end of my rope" at the moment.  It's funny, I'm excited and nervous at the same time, and my body knows it. I have butterflies like... Read moreChevron

Headache specialist in 3 more days!

I have my first appointment with a headache specialist on Thursday. I really can't wait. From what I've read about him, he is also a sufferer. This is something I find some peace in. I know that is not the right wording, I don't wish migraine on anyone, but to know that the person that is treating you actually "gets it" is a... Read moreChevron

Happy the week is over!

As most of you may know - I get very bad migraines during my "time of the month". Well that was this week. It was every...single...day!!! My head is still trying to recover. Most of my migraines are on the right side and this time, maybe because I got so many right on top of each other, plus I was extreemly careful not to use too... Read moreChevron

  • Font size
  • Bookmark
  • Save
  • Report abuse
This animation shows one of the key causes of pain during a migraine--changes to the blood flow within the brain.

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

View all questions (2465) >