I always have my migraine medications wherever I go. Just like the American Express slogan.."Don't leave home without it."

I also include Miclizine (Dramamine) which I take as soon as I sense I have an episode of dizziness coming. I am prone to vertigo so I don't take any chances. I also try not to suddenly move my head to the left when turning as I noticed that sometimes I get vertigo with that movement.

My advice when traveling is, as soon as you have an aura or even just a little, tiny feeling of a headache coming, migraine or not, immediately address it before the headache will take control.

Have fun traveling. My family will be flying to Cancun in 2 weeks. Hope my migraine will stay in California and I enjoy my trip, migraine-free.

Headed for Italy in March and terrified of the plane trip. But I have my tool kit two extra days to recover and am grateful for the advice on the migraine x earplugs. Just ordered some! I'm not giving up on life because of my head!

Thank you so much for your reply. I was worried about how the cabin pressure would affect my head pressure. My problem is that I do not know what triggered it. It has happened once before years ago but apparently, when they happen they tend to linger. I agree that whatever this is, I am not letting it stop me from enjoying life. I have a 90 minute flight to Dallas and then 3 hours to Jamaica. I will do all the things you suggested.

How long is the flight? I have gotten a migraine on a flight. I choose the right window seat. Because thats the side of my migraine and i can always put preassure on the pain. I also make sure i have my migraine kit. And am very careful with what i put in my body a couple days before. I remember the worst, i got a migraine aboht 4 hours before a red eye. From eating a family bag of peanut m&ms. This was before you could easily change flights. I couldnt quit vomitting and last minute i decided to head to LAX and catch my flight. I lived close to airport at the time, but it was really a last minute decision. And sunglasses helped the bright lights. I always travel w my refillable water bottle so i can fill it up before i get on plane and i agree an eyemask and earphones with meditation music really helps. Flight attendants have been very nice and comforting the few times i got one on a plane. Im nervous about my 10 hour travel to hawaii flight in october. But i dont want to miss out in life and worst case scenerio, my migraine bag comes out. I also have migraine x earplugs which i keep in my freezer but they travel with me as well. Just plan for the worst and be prepared and i am sure everything will be fine. I used to fear traveling and making any plans. But cant live like that anymore. Too many great things out there. And i always have to stay in a hotel. I need my space. But everyone i travel with is very understanding. Fun trip planned? Try not to worry and just enjoy!

Thank you! My doctor said to take a sedative an hour before the flight but they get delayed so often.

Yes for me it's better than a long car ride with the sun.
Take a sleep mask and headphones to listen to, for me classical music is relaxing.
I also pay the extra, it's not much, for the disability. You get through security faster and don't have to wait in a line. I even use the wheelchair because standing and walking that long is bad for me and besides uptick in migraine I might faint.
I have a disability card but they have never asked for it.
It still gets bad for me with all that so I can't go alone but like I said, better and faster than a car ride with the sun.