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Anyone Have Vestulibular Migraine?
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

Yes. I suffer from Hemeplegic, classic and ice pick migraines as well.

posted March 14
Does Anyone Drink Alcohol While On Your Medication?
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I Take Gravol To Help The Nausea And Dizziness Of My Headaches But It Makes Me Tired All Day. Caffeine Doesn't Help Any Suggestions?
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only suggestion I can give is take a nap. They are mentally and physically tired for the migraine type I have to deal with. After I have gone through the steps taking care of myself with a migraine I… read more

posted 4 days ago
I’ve Had Chronic Migraines My Whole Life . Now At 66 I’m Still Starching For A Doctor (neurologist) In The Seattle Area Thanks 🙏
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Anyone Have Anxiety Issues With Their Headaches? I Am And Have Even Had A Couple Of Panic Attacks.
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I have anxiety with my migraines. It gets worse when I try to explain my migraine. Like there are only a few words to describe the pain with justice. I also have some panic attacks in the ER and the… read more

posted March 14 (edited)
“Ice Hats” & PT
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Good afternoon 😊. Has anyone tried an “ice hat” of sorts? It was just mentioned to me. Is it worth the purchase? Also, what about migraine PT? I just learned of this, too. I’m into the 10th year of a chronic migraine and it is unbearable… 😔. Thank you for potential FYI and have a great day ~ 🤗

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I just received mine a couple of days ago. I couldn’t 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 lessened… read more

posted March 14
Migraine And Dietetics
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My New Neurologist Had Never Heard Of An Ocular Or Retinal Migraine. I Was Shocked!
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

I'm working with a pain specialist who is aware of nerves. She knows what they are, what they do, etc. and can help me on the level of pain with the severity of chronic migraines I have been having.

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posted 4 days ago
Does Anyone Have Experience Taking Low-dose Neurontin For Migraine Prevention?
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I took low-dose Neurontin (100 mg) at night for about 20 years for nerve pain not related to migraine. I had infrequent migraines before and during those years with neurontin
I stopped taking the Neurontin about three years ago
About a year after stopping the Neurontin, my migraines went from my having 1-4 short episodes a YEAR to having 5 to 15 of migraine days a MONTH. It’s now been 2-3 years of severe chronic migraines.
I read an article about Neurontin recently as a preventative for… read more

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Hi
I do use Nurtec if I feel a migraine coming on and it works sometimes
I use Zomig when the pain hits.
The problem is my increased frequency of various migraine symptoms with and without pain.
I… read more

posted March 9
Anyone Have Luck With Topical Essential Oils? If So, Which Ones?
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

I use essential oils to help me relax during an attack. The fragrance that works best for me is eucalyptus/spear mint I buy at Bath&Body works. It helps me sleep better at night.

posted March 14
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