Migraine - People Who Are Living With Migraine

Lenasvn

posted 04/27/2008, comments (2)

Verapamil works so far.

I've had migraines since age 3. At 38 or thereafter they increasingly got worse, almost daily. I also battle Hortons during spring, summer and fall. The 6 Imitrex/ month doesn't cover much. As for menstrual migraines and migraine medicines that doesn't work during this time- I take anti- nausea medication with the Imitrex during menstruation, it... Read more Chevron

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Brynnwriter

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posted 04/27/2008, comment (1)

The Thorn

Like the unsavory memories of a bad love affair, you cling to me. Like scraping sounds of nails on blackboards, you mark your... Read more Chevron

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icgrnis

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posted 04/26/2008, comments (0)

Symptoms Evolving/Triggers

I've noticed through the years that not only is barometric pressure one of my triggers but wind is especially horrific for me. The equinox, summer/winter also has me in a dither, a week or so prior/post I may be restless, energetic, short tempered, sleep quality affected. Of course, I head for my room and hibernate. I... Read more Chevron

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jennyc

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posted 04/24/2008, comments (4)

My migraine

How do I explain my migraines to others? They ask politely how I'm feeling. They offer words of advice and sympathy. "Migraine?" they say. "When I have a 'headache' I just sleep it off." Sleep...if only it would come. "Maybe someday I'll be able to just sleep it off, too." My migraine is so much... Read more Chevron

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