Casey,   I can tell you that all the symptoms you describe COULD BE Migraine. It would take a doctor, however, to tell you that they are.   You hit on something early in your question that is quite true. We all need to learn about our Migraines. Migraine is a genetic neruological disease. It's patterns can change over time, but when those patterns change, it's important to see our doctors to be sure there's nothing additional going on.   There are several different forms of Migraine, and you need to be definitively diagnosed.   I suggest you make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your symptoms. Here's some reading you can do before you go so you have more information about Migraine disease:    •  Anatomy of a Migraine     •  Migraine Without Aura - the Basics    •  Retinal Migraine - The Basics   If your doctor isn't able to help you, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It's important to note that neurologists aren't necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check our listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists.   I know you're going through a rough time. If you'd like some additional support, come join our discussion forum. You'll need to register again once there because it's a separate membership database, but you can use the same member name, email address, and password that you used here. You can find our forum at http://forums.healthcentral.com/discussion/migraine/forums.   Good luck, Teri