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Hi Do Anyone Experience Neck And Shoulder Pain Right Before A Migraine Attack?
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When I take my migraine medication I get relief of my neck and shoulder pain but left stiff

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Yes, neck pain is usually a sign that migraine is coming.

Has Anyone Tried Amovig Or Botox? What Do You Recommend I Try First?
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Hi everyone! I have been dealing with Chronic migraines sine my 20's. The Neurologist has me on Zonisamide and increased the dosage but it is not working. I have migraines pret thg much every day and miss work also i am on FMLA at work. I was thinking about trying Aimovig. Has anyone tried this and what experience did you have. Also what about Botox? I am scared to try it.

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Yes I did Aimovig with Botox and it helped a lot for 5-6 years.
After that Aimovig seemed to run its course and now I’m trying a new preventives….

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I’ve just come out of a 3 week spell of constant migraines, I’m getting a bit of a reprieve but it’s the not knowing when they’ll hit. I’ve elderly parents in their 90’s so I need to be available. It’s so worrying ugh. Merry Christmas everyone 😘.

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Thank you 😊

Can Someone Recommend What I Can Take For My Migraines. Advil, Tylenol, Etc Isn't Working For Me
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Omgosh, that is awful. I have read, in a neurological magazine, about migraines caused by some type of physical trauma. I hope you have a decent way of dealing with all those emotions...counseling, yo… read more

Has Anyone Ever Woke In The Middle Of The Night With A Migraine
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Feel like I get hit in the head with a baseball bat. Lasts a few hours and then goes away. They happen frequently don’t know what to do???!!?!

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I know those actions all too well. It sucks because your losing money and also because, at least in my experience, the people you work with don't understand and think you're faking it, because they… read more

Where Is The Best Place To Live With Less Barometric Pressure Systems?
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My migraine triggers are barometric system (weather change) I get the migraine two days before the system arrives, once it arrives just like a snap of the fingers it’s gone! I live in WI
I’m looking to relocate for retirement (I thought AZ?)

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I am on disability due to migraines. I am very sensitive to barometric pressure shifts. I live in Utah. Last year the storms were horrendous. I asked my doctor where he would move to for… read more

I Can No Eat Chocolate Because I Get A Migraine. Are There Any Other Trigger Foods Like That?
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Some people have trouble with high histamine foods. Some people get headaches when they eat foods they have an intolerance to.

Daith Piercing
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Anyone have any info on a Daith piercing? I am considering it, but need more information.

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I tried it a few years ago. Made mine worse, so I took out the earring and let it grow over. I'd recommend trying acupuncture first. They use the same point, and if that works, you might be a good… read more

I'm Curious As To What Are Most Here Who Suffer Are Being Told Is The Actual "Cause" Of Your Migraines?
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Bob we’ve heard it. We either believe you or don’t. Stop peddling yourself on this site please.

Does Any One Else Have A Really Painful Neck When A Migraine Hits?
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When I get a migraine my neck hurts really bad. I have found a neck brace really helps with the pain. Does any one else have this problem? Has any one else used a neck brace for this too? What else has any one tried that works?

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No to the neckbrace but yes to the pain. I actually asked hubby to learn to "stretch" my neck with massage movements. It eases tension in the neck and allows it to stretch like the rest of the body… read more