How do you deal with getting Migraines at work? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 on Jan 29, 2008 - 55 answers

How long does it take to detox from pain meds, specifically those taken for migraines? [more inside]
posted 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 on Jan 21, 2008 - 12 answers

Poetry about migraines / headaches / chronic pain ? [more inside]
posted 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 on Oct 19, 2007 - 23 answers

My left eye hurts. Is it serious, or nothing to worry about? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 on Jun 23, 2007 - 9 answers

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

Can you please recommend a great neurologist in the New Haven County (Connecticut) area? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 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 on Feb 19, 2007 - 10 answers

Migraines, hydration and pee — oh my! [more inside]
posted 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 on Feb 1, 2007 - 6 answers

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

Detoxification for Medication Overuse Headache (MOH) from OTC medications - how long? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 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 on Aug 21, 2006 - 38 answers

I keep losing sensation in my face; is this a new migraine symptom? [more inside]
posted 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 on Apr 30, 2006 - 8 answers

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

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

Help with migraine relief?
posted on Sep 15, 2004 - 27 answers