Birth control woes! My girlfriend suffers from migraines with auras, has rather heavy periods that sometimes leave her anaemic and require opiate painkillers, which means she is basically screwed for all the birth control options I can find. Ladies in this situation, have any tips? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 15, 2010 - 39 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 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

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