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How have your migraine attacks changed over time?

Has the frequency changed? Which symptoms have you experienced or stopped experiencing as they've changed? Have you changed how you managed your attacks through the years?

  1. One thing that has changed for me is that I have increased tinnitus in my right ear when I have an episode. This is concerning for me. Anyone else? I have had a hearing test and found out there is hearing loss much worse on the right than left. I'm a young 55-yo and this is very concerning for me. Rebecca (team member)

    1. Tinnitus can be so frustrating. I've read that it can be from migraine itself or it can sometimes be a side effect of migraine medications. Tammy shared her experience with hearing problems a while back. Maybe you can relate:

      https://migraine.com/blog/tinnitus


      Keep doing the best you can! -Melissa, team member


    2. Happy Birthday this month. I will be 70 tomorrow.
      Now back to reason we are all here.
      I have had all this pain sinse I was in my 20s.???
      It is not only ua that have suffered. Our parters and family suffer aswell..??.
      When you have so many plans that you have to cancel Last minuet.
      Over the last 20 years
      I just say i cannot promise anything..??
      Well that is my big rant over for now.? Tommy

  2. My migraines have definitely changed over time. At first, they were super frequent, but now they come less often. The pain used to be really intense, but now I mostly get nausea and sensitivity to light. I’ve learned to manage them better too – keeping hydrated and reducing stress has helped a lot. I also avoid certain foods that trigger them, which has made a big difference. How about you?

    1. I'm glad they are less frequent for you. I think that migraine management is a personal development experience in so many ways - the management evolves as we learn ourselves better. Was it tricky to learn to have a new diet as you avoided more foods?

      Thanks for your contributions! Tracy (Team Member)

  3. Mine went from afternoon onset to early morning (hypnic) at age 65. I'm 73 now.

    1. wow this happened to me. Didn't know this was a thing. I still get migraines during the day but the majority are at night and wake me up. My doctor and I never spoke about this. Hmmm might be back to the drawing board

    2. same! Mine used to always wake me up and now that never happens

  4. Sorry, I'm 64

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