With regard to triptans, what defines victory over a migraine? [more inside]
posted by sickinthehead on Oct 6, 2009 - 15 answers

Is what I am experiencing today a migraine? I have never had this before. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 4, 2009 - 22 answers

Possible problems mixing migraine and ADHD meds? [more inside]
posted by brevator on Jul 2, 2009 - 3 answers

What might be causing this strange headache? [more inside]
posted by Jenesta on Jun 1, 2009 - 4 answers

Since I last posted I've been feeling much better, but now have very new and strange symptoms. I've been seeing flashes in my vision, felt like I was misreading text or having difficulty expressing myself verbally (words came a bit more slowly than usual), and went to the ER when I saw (and a friend confirmed) my pupils were unevenly dilated. I've also had a recurring, painless rash of tiny red dots that is only ever present on my right hand, and comes and goes rather quickly. All symptoms started two or three weeks ago. I can't see a doctor for a week or two, but when I can, what kind should I see and what should I ask about? [more inside]
posted by elektrotechnicus on Apr 28, 2009 - 10 answers

In David Foster Wallace's A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again he uses the word "which" in a way that I found unusual - a usage that is described under heading three here. I think I'm fairly well read, but I can't remember ever having seen this before. I've been having (what I think are) migraines lately and I'm curious if I'm becoming linguistically befuddled, or if this is just an obscure or archaic usage. Examples after the jump. [more inside]
posted by phrontist on Apr 20, 2009 - 28 answers

I get headaches when I masturbate. Give me advice and hope, please? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 6, 2009 - 14 answers

I've just been prescribed propranolol, a beta-blocker, as prophylaxis against migraines, which I've been getting every 1-2 weeks and are pretty bad. But I'm scared as hell that the side effects sometimes include clinical depression. I'm already not in the best of places, emotionally speaking, and have been in therapy for a year and a half, but I don't think I've ever been clinically depressed. Should I fill the prescription? [more inside]
posted by Acheman on Mar 25, 2009 - 14 answers

Migraine Filter: How often can Fioricet be taken without inducing a rebound headache? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Feb 6, 2009 - 3 answers

Will drinking coffee daily help my headaches, or just make them worse? [more inside]
posted by katala on Jan 30, 2009 - 14 answers

what's the working ingredient in migraleve and what else can I take to get rid of my massive migraine? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Dec 29, 2008 - 9 answers

Dear MeFites, please help me find a way to live without these constant headaches. I have had chronic daily headaches, and at least 2-3 migraines a month, for the past ten years. I have tried everything I can think of short of surgery but nothing besides taking painkillers seems to help (and those only a little these days). [more inside]
posted by katala on Nov 30, 2008 - 40 answers

My 10 year old daughter periodically gets headaches and vomiting. These happen maybe once a month, but it can last all day. Have you found anything that can bring relief? [more inside]
posted by GernBlandston on Nov 26, 2008 - 40 answers

I get migraines. Whenever I get a migraine, I sooner or later end up vomiting and it is vomiting that lets me feel better. So, my question is, would it be a good idea to induce vomiting when I get a migraine? [more inside]
posted by Ms. Saint on Nov 10, 2008 - 8 answers

Why did I start getting sudden, brief, migraine-like headaches when performing a high number of repetitions of a strength training exercise? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Aug 17, 2008 - 11 answers

You're not my docs, and I will call my doc on Monday and try to hammer out a solution. What the heck do you other female MeFites do for menstrually-related migraines? Anything really work for you? [more inside]
posted by fairytale of los angeles on Aug 15, 2008 - 31 answers

How do you deal with getting Migraines at work? [more inside]
posted by northernsoul on Jun 14, 2008 - 11 answers

What's the real deal with hormonal birth control and migraines? Internet says there are stroke risks, my doctor(s) say not to worry. Asking for general info from anyone who'd done research on this, not specific medical advice. [more inside]
posted by Mr Bunnsy on Apr 20, 2008 - 9 answers

I experienced what I believe was a very odd migraine yesterday, and I'm trying to understand it. [more inside]
posted by happyturtle on Feb 19, 2008 - 10 answers

I want to conquer my apparent inability to comprehend or write code. I'm looking for stories (or real life applicable tips from those of you who write code for a living) where you had the "A HA, I understand this finally" epiphany moment. I realize this might sound like an overly generic question, which is why there is .... [more inside]
posted by jmnugent on Jan 29, 2008 - 55 answers

How long does it take to detox from pain meds, specifically those taken for migraines? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Jan 24, 2008 - 7 answers

Having kids or not when you have chronic health issues: how did you decide and come to terms with it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 21, 2008 - 12 answers

Poetry about migraines / headaches / chronic pain ? [more inside]
posted by onoclea on Oct 26, 2007 - 6 answers

Help a migraine sufferer! My girlfriend’s migraines are apparently set off by storm systems and their associated low-pressure fronts. Does anyone have experience with this? [more inside]
posted by willie11 on Oct 19, 2007 - 23 answers

My left eye hurts. Is it serious, or nothing to worry about? [more inside]
posted by Zosia Blue on Sep 8, 2007 - 5 answers

When I see the word "titration," I think of pipettes, bunsen burners, and that stoner dude in high school chem class. Why is "titration" so ubiquitous in online discussions about certain kinds of meds these days? What's the best way of coming up with an effective titration schedule for a med? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Aug 23, 2007 - 6 answers

Gettin' the dope on Topamax: I know this question has been beaten to an inch of its life on the internets, but I'm interested in anecdotes from Mefites who've used this drug, specifically for migraines. [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Jul 24, 2007 - 17 answers

Have I given the "no analgesics" strategy long enough to work on my chronic daily headache (CDH) AKA "coexisting migraine and tension-type headache" [more inside]
posted by egk on Jun 23, 2007 - 9 answers

Daily headaches, occasional migraines, now sever chest pain. Is my diagnosis correct? More inside... [more inside]
posted by TheDukeofLancaster on Jun 17, 2007 - 11 answers

Can you please recommend a great neurologist in the New Haven County (Connecticut) area? [more inside]
posted by sneakin on Jun 15, 2007 - 2 answers

So, I'm pretty sure that I'm on the tail end of what fits the definition of a migraine. It hurts a lot less than it did. What do I say when I call the doctor's office? [more inside]
posted by ArgentCorvid on Jun 8, 2007 - 14 answers

I suffer from a disability unrecognized in this jurisdiction, and in most places. I now find out that several doctors missed something important, I think, and I feel very let down and not sure what to do or who I could possibly trust to help me in an objective sense. [more inside]
posted by Listener on Apr 3, 2007 - 50 answers

Migraineurs and chronic pain patients, help! After suffering through a hurricane-force migraine on Saturday, I need a potent analgesic that'll knock a bad migraine into 2006. [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Feb 26, 2007 - 20 answers

How to invert the colors on my PC laptop? Plus, what else do you recommend to reduce eye-strain that leads to headaches? [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint on Feb 19, 2007 - 10 answers

Migraines, hydration and pee — oh my! [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Feb 12, 2007 - 8 answers

has anybody here had any personal experience (either yourself or someone close to you) with botox injections for the treatment of migraines? [more inside]
posted by doplgangr on Feb 1, 2007 - 6 answers

Is there such thing as a "light" migraine? [more inside]
posted by joeblough on Jan 15, 2007 - 21 answers

Detoxification for Medication Overuse Headache (MOH) from OTC medications - how long? [more inside]
posted by egk on Nov 15, 2006 - 5 answers

Why do day-long training sessions give me migraines and what can I do to avoid them? [more inside]
posted by unmusic on Nov 8, 2006 - 11 answers

I get migraines from MSG (including many "hidden sources"), meat cured with nitrates, and red wine (I think tannins or sulfites or something). As long as I avoid those triggers, I'm relatively headache-free. However, I really love red wine. I haven't had it for about 4 years, and I miss it. Are there types of wines that are better than others for keeping headaches at bay? Organic or certain types?
posted by abbyladybug on Oct 17, 2006 - 10 answers

What options are available for children of 5 years with Migraine? Last night my son had his first. I started with them at 5 too, but back then there were to triptans or anything else. I've put the question in to the family doctor and haven't heard back yet, but I'm sure the answer I get will be limited to the Dr's experience and training. So, MeFi, what do you do for your kids when they suffer an attack?
posted by kc0dxh on Oct 16, 2006 - 9 answers

Migraineurs: Gather round the fire, and give a shout-out to your favorite treatments (and not-so-favorite triggers) [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Aug 21, 2006 - 38 answers

I keep losing sensation in my face; is this a new migraine symptom? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 12, 2006 - 16 answers

Preventing Migraines - Anyone had any success with the program described in Heal your Headache by David Buchholz? [more inside]
posted by egk on Apr 30, 2006 - 8 answers

Migraine Recovery Filter: What can I do to reduce the residual effects of a migraine? [more inside]
posted by i love cheese on Oct 10, 2005 - 10 answers

Chronic migraine sufferers, have you seen a neurologist? Did it help? [more inside]
posted by SashaPT on Mar 4, 2005 - 22 answers

Help with migraine relief? [more inside]
posted by Ethereal Bligh on Sep 15, 2004 - 26 answers