Migraines From MS and No Support

I was diagnosed with MS in 2010 and as I have been on that journey with all of its wonders, I have developed migraines as a result of the lesions in my brain.

I had migraines for a very short time in high school that doctors thought were from mononucleosis (the "kissing disease") but I am not sure if they ever really figured out what the cause was. With those earlier attacks, I had an aura prior to getting the headache. Now, I just have them without warning. Either way it sucks.

Finding relief for migraine related to MS lesions

I have tried multiple triptans and those didn't work, but CGRP inhibitors like Ubrelvy and Nurtec ODT have been life changing. I also get Botox injections but my head doesn't seem to heal all the way between appointments. Since the effects seem to wear off before my next round, I'm thinking of asking my doctor about supplemental treatments to help bridge the gap.

Dealing with the stigma of invisible illness in relationships

The hardest part of this journey isn't just the physical symptoms. My boyfriend thinks that I am faking my pain and my MS. He tells me that I am just lazy and don't want to do anything so I use headaches and other issues as an excuse. Living with an invisible illness is exhausting enough without having to prove my pain to the people closest to me.