People Who Are Living With Migraine

Majik

I have been suffering with migraines for over 20 yrs. I have recently been diagnosed with hemiplegic migraines. I have tried most of the medications used to treat migraines with little success and most of the triptans and antiseziure medications no longer work.

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Daily migraines

I often read about others who suffer with the brain fog, daily chronic migraines, rebound headaches and depression. I too suffer from all of the above and can think of others at times anxiety to name one. I have a migraine everyday of my life on a pain scale of waking with a 5 usually increasing to between a 7 to 9, this is daily. I haven't worked... Read more Chevron

posted 01/29/2012, comments (4)|

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Susan

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College professor, native New Englander, avid gardener

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Menopause + Migraines = Misery

Hello migraine community, I needed a partial hysterectomy but opted for a full and complete one (removing ovaries also) because I had heard (and hoped!) that it would have a postitive impact on my chronic migraine condition. Since my surgery in 2010, in addition to my migraine meds, I have been on Vivelle-Dot patches, three months... Read more Chevron

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Kurt

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Age 60

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Nitrostat

This note is for the Teri Robert's Migraine site. (I have followed Teri's forums since Usenet, her About.com site, not sure if she ever did Delphi Forums, then called Delphi, now here.) I take a nitroglycerine tablet as emergency dose if I suffer a bad acid attack, actually it is an esophageal spasm related to GERD. The symptoms are just... Read more Chevron

posted 01/08/2012, comments (0)|

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kja

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I am a mother, nurse and friend. I like being active.

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Next step- Botox

After 2 years at one headache specialist I have moved on to another. It is amazing how much patience one develops in trying different treatments to control the migraines. I am grateful I only have to travel 4 hours to see Dr. Goadsby. I am also gratefull that I have insurance I had two options after I saw Dr. Goadsby at UCSF. I was leaning... Read more Chevron

posted 12/30/2011, comments (4)|

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Missy Morgan

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a migraineur who wants to live well and encourage others

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My Migraine Journey - a Final Post

Where do I start? I've been writing monthly SharePosts for HealthCentral's Migraine community since April, 2010. I was asked to share my experience with chronic Migraines while working with a Migraine specialist toward better Migraine management and improved quality of life. My assignment for writing monthly SharePosts has come to an end. Now one... Read more Chevron

posted 12/16/2011, comments (5)|

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