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What Causes Migraines I Have Them Everyday
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Can stress cause migraines

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Doctors can help us! You just have to find the right one! I've managed to get mind down from 24-28 migraine days per month to less than 15, but obviously we still have a long way to go. It took… 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.

Can Someone Recommend What I Can Take For My Migraines. Advil, Tylenol, Etc Isn't Working For Me
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Some people have luck with gabapentin; personally, I hate the way it makes me feel. I have had some success with Botox, CGRPs (e.g. Emgality), and with a Cefaly, which is a neuro-stimulator, and THC… read more

How Much Does The Weather Play A Role With Your Migraine
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I can't believe how much better I feel now that the temperature has dropped. There also does not seem to be the big fluctuations in the temperature, humidity and barometric pressure. The thing that is still messing with my head is precipitation. I know the day before it's going to rain, then it rains and then it takes a day to feel better. That's three days out of my life. Weather migraines are really bad, anybody else have them? In sure lots of us do. Anyone know how to avoid or cope… read more

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Indeed. The migraine is bad enuf but the post migraine fatigue can last days for me. Drag!

Does Anyone Else Have A Problem With Passing Out When Their Migraine Is So Severe That You Feel Like Your Head Gonna Split Into?
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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. 🙁

Does Anyone Have "New Daily Persistent Headache"? Am I The Only One?
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Great do what make life livable

Triptan Overuse Rebound Headaches
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What do you guys know about triptan overuse headaches?

I just learned of them from a nurse at my neurologist’s office. This had never been mentioned before by my neurologist and he prescribes me 30 rizatriptans per month and 7 frovatriptans per month, which covers my 20 migraines (if they decide to work). However, I had no idea that by taking the prescribed medication as directed, I could actually be causing more migraines. But if I don’t take them, I’m in excruciating pain and am… read more

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Glad to hear that worked for you. Valproic acid has many possible severe side effects including affecting liver causing death and pancreatitis. Each person has to weight the benefits vs the risks… read more

Wondering Just How Many On This Site Have Vestibular Migraines As Opposed To Migraines? Two Totally Different. Seems Most Have The Latter.
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It's interesting you say that, because my VM's really kicked in after my Dad passes and we had been taking care of him for 10 years. It was very stressful and emotionally draining, not only on me but… read more

Does Anyone Have To Take Imetrex On A Daily Basis?
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I am to the point that I am having to take Imetrex daily just to function. I have tried to go without it but the most I can go is three days before I have to finally give in and take it. I am concerned as to what it may be doing to my heart. I take the "Reddy" brand through CVS which does not seem to work as well as the name brand. Also, each time I take an Imetrex I have to chase it with two Tylenol or Advil.

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Hi Kristyl
Sorry to hear about your challenges getting triptans. In the short term yes you can get triptans shipped to you from overseas, but it is a grey area and you have to find a willing shipper… read more

Hi Everybody!I’m A 43 Year Old Male Living In NYC. Please Bear With Me, While I Describe My Symptoms.
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It first started with my vision when I was driving home from work in mid January 2023. And then early February I woke up one day with excruciating headache and eye pain blurry vision nausea dizziness and stabbing ear pain and ringing in my ears. And it’s been going on ever since. I went to see a neurologist and she diagnosed me with vertigo anxiety and migraine. She prescribed venlafaxine, which I didn’t take. I went to see another neurologist and he said that I have tension headache, anxiety… read more

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Where to you live? Have you been to a good headache clinic? Depending where you live, there are several in the country. You can have several different types of migraines at the same time - welcome… read more