I'm seeing a Headache Specialist who obviously is a neurologist next week. My regular neurologist has done a great job trying, but the meds aren't working and I'm experiencing several more symptoms quickly. I'm sure I'll need one. I've been poked and prodded, sliced and diced, and I've been ok. I'm terrified of the spinal tap. Can everyone give me the scoop on the pain, procedure, etc. Please be honest and straightforward. No sugercoating. Lol. I'm a pretty strong chick, but I'd like someā¦ read more
It's not a big deal, really. I've had 4. One of the doctors was older and was amazing. I could tell he had done many. It will be fine, I promise.
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Am new to migraines. Am 42 years old and 3 months ago had first one. I thought I had heart attack. But things didnāt add up cause I didnāt had chest pain nor arm pain. Just slurred speech
Luckily I had morphine left over from kidney stone I had month before migraine attack. But morphine didnāt work. Had to take Advil and Tylenol too. Than I fall a sleep and when I woke up I was just tired but head was fine.
I went to fam doc for something else and at the end I mentioned headache andā¦ read more
My one hemiplegic migraine was the scariest time of my life! What would happen to my 10 yr old? Who would care for him? Etc. Couldnāt even manage a gown for going to CT. Too sick w vertigo, confusionā¦ read more
Not really.. I just have to deal with the pain. Always something new.. I found out that I have nerve damage on top of the neuropathy. I am going thru some testing.. Figure out what's next.
It detects CSF leaks in the spine.
This is a diagnostic test. It is a spinal tap wherein they put dye in your spine to detect a fluid leak which could be causing my constant headache for 4 years, every minute of every day. I amā¦ read more
I get migraine for three days in a row. At least one to two times per month it is getting me down because I can do nothing in the time I have migraine. It affects my sight, concentration and I feel drained.
Thank you so much. I appreciate you answering me. Hope you find a remedy.
Mine are weed killers and fertilizers, Fabreeze anything, petroleum hot tar, cologne and even deodorant (especially strong scented men's deo., cigar š¤¢cigarette smoke, mowing of lawns. Scented candles and room deodorizers.i find I am becoming more sensitive as I get older š. Mold, bonfires, fireplaces, cleaning supplies, even dust. Anyone relate?
Cigarettes!
Yup.. I have occitpal neuralgia in my right ear . Bumping in walls is very common for me
Hi wondering if anyone has tried CBD oil for their migraines if so how much do you take and how often ? It is preventive or just when the migraine hits ?
Did not work for me.
Good afternoon š. Has anyone tried an āice hatā of sorts? It was just mentioned to me. Is it worth the purchase? Also, what about migraine PT? I just learned of this, too. Iām into the 10th year of a chronic migraine and it is unbearableā¦ š. Thank you for potential FYI and have a great day ~ š¤
I just received mine a couple of days ago. I couldnāt get to sleep last night because of a migraine and the ice cap was ready.( You have to put in freezer for a few hours before using). It lessenedā¦ read more