This is a condition - talking from experienceHi folks, I'm new here, but just retired. For the past 10 years we blamed my migraines on work stress, the driving in and out of town in the sun...reactions1replyCoping
Migraines at 66 I’ve had migraine for about 25 years and at 66 I’ve no medication and it’s becoming extremely hard to cope with the pain . Are there any others that have...reactions18repliesCoping
What books have resonated with your headache disease experiences?We'd love to host a virtual book club about migraine, cluster headache, and other headache diseases. Answer the following questions to get the conversation started: - Have you read something...reactions4repliesCoping
How to let friends know why you can’t socialize? I have intractable migraine and have been close to incapacitated for 70 days straight. A kind, well-meaning, loyal, but non-migrainer friend really wants to help me. However, she is now...reactions1replyFriends & FamilyCopingTips & Advice
Use of "other" accessibility tools for those living Migraines??Curious... Hi all, I've been wondering if anyone in the world of Migraine-living has accessed/used/hacked accessibility tools from other chroniclly-ill/disabled communities? For instance-- getting tips or taking class on accessibility...reactions23repliesCopingTips & AdviceAura
Help finding a neurologist I have chronic complex migraines. My neurologist retired and her replacement basically said everything has failed and she didn’t think she could help me. Didn’t ask about my symptoms or...reactions4repliesCopingChronic
Reference to illness in a holiday cardHi, friends! My husband and I were picking out Father's Day cards today, and we were surprised to find a card that referenced chronic illness. Something to the effect of:...reactions5repliesFriends & FamilyAwarenessCoping
Coping mechanisms…a double whammy?I’m wondering if anyone else has the following issues… I’ve had to deal with my headaches for 35+ years. For a very long time I was in denial that they...reactions21repliesChronicCoping
Aura headaches /I use this terminology for myself - when I know this will isolate /restrict my day(s) - can open up conversation /an understanding of myself to others + no expectations...reactions1replyAuraSymptomsCoping
How do I make my life less miserable? Existing with Chronic MigraineHow do I make my life less miserable? I have been existing, not living, with chronic almost daily migraine. It is me and my cat in a tiny condo (and...reactions97repliesCopingChronicTips & Advice