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I have had migraines since I was 5 years old. My Mom always thought they were sinus headaches. They are mostly on the right side. If I get one on the left, it will last a few days, then move to the right. We moved and current doctor just does not get it.
My migraines change from the left side to the right side. They migrate. And there is no rhyme or reason for it. At none that I've figured out.
I wear a hat, sunglasses, and try to have earbud handy too!
I start with a little flickering of light..I get the zig zag pattern. Light sensitivity..tingling in one arm,.the headache is more like a little tugging ..usually gone in about 30 minutes..I try to… read more
My auras range anywhere from loss of sight to left sided co vultions, and my triggers are just about everywhere word love to hear from some of you with this type..
Thanks, I knew there was something different. It is freaky to lose your sight during these episodes. Sort of a “geez, what’s next??”.
I have always had some visual disturbance with and preceding a migraine. However it is rarer that I have a super aura. The first time I had one, I woke to the certainty of police and emergency vehicles outside our window. The red lights were flashing all around my room. I got out of bed to look out the window, there was nothing. Yet the red flashing continued for a few minutes. Followed by a migraine the first time, but not every time. Sometimes it looks more like moving grayish flying shadows… read more
Once very early on in my headache journey. Now, 30 years later I have had several in a year. No headache with them but once a few years ago. That headache was more painful.
I have been taking 3 Topiramate tablets in the morning & 2 Topiramate tablets at night. Every 10 days, I'm decreasing the dosage by 1 tablet until.I'm taking none.
I take Topiramate but only take 100 twice a day (1 in AM, 1 in PM) That is the lowest dosage that can be taken to manage a health issue of my case.
Has anyone had any success applying for disability due to migraines? I've been having an awful time with migraines. The last 3 months have been the worst. I've missed many days of work as a result. I can't expect my employer to continue being understanding. Any advice?
I applied fo SSDI for Hearing Loss & Migraines & got it. Make sure on your Appl. you mention that Migraines are not just a Headache...They are a Neurological Disease.
Nj. Have an upcoming Neurotologist appt. to see if there’s anything else I can take with the Butterbur Extract tablets. Feel much better just keep getting pressure from my eyes up to the top of my… read more
Here is the link. https://www.curablehealth.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAiJ...
Sorry it took me a while to get back. I've been dealing with a lot and also migraines. My physical therapist suggested I give it a try. It is based on pain science and takes a psychological approach… read more
My dr is making me take my blood pressure several time a day. Some days it fine. Others it has bottom out. Not sure what the next course will be. 🙁
