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Chronic migraine is a complicated neurological condition. It is not comparable to allergies. I am allergic to pollen. Pollen triggers my allergic reaction. The symptoms are ordinary and predictable. I...

Migraine World Summit, I participated in this event in 2017, and found it extremely interesting. I think it would be of great value to Migraine.com readers. 31 leading migraine experts...

I've had migraines since the age of 7. Severe headache, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. At age 20 I saw a doctor who prescribed Cafergot, which did not help...

I have had a continuous migraine for going on three years now. It started after I had 3 concussions in less than 6 months. I have a high pain tolerance...

Wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Found Cambia to be a near miracle drug for me - relatively mild, effective, no rebound effect, no "apparent" side effects, easy to...

Hi. I've suffered form migraines since I was 9, and I'm now 41. When I was little I had migraines at least once a week, and could not even put...

In recent weeks, I've been considering applying for disability due to my migraines. Around the middle of February, I had to leave a new job that I'd only been at...

For me food choices are a pain or pleasure choice. In my opinion, as migraine sufferers we have to manage our headaches. Yes, I go to a neurologist. Yes, I...

I’m hoping that any sufferer of classic migraines may read this and benefit from my experience. I am not a doctor or any specialist, just a guy that suffererd with...

Hi everyone. I just wanted to share a bit about myself. I starred having horrible migraines around 4 years ago. The kind where I had to miss work, cancel plans...

I live in the south eastern US. Here, we are known for our fried and fattening foods, over sweetened tea, and epic late summer thunderstorms that come with intense heat...

In 2006. I had a car accident that left me with brain bleeds. And now suffer from migraines. I'm on amintryptaline. And on bad days I have imitrex. I usually...

I was diagnosed with migraines in 2002 post hysterectomy. I had not idea what I was experiencing was a migraine, as I never had actually had a headache. I thought...

Yesterday, I made French Toast with maple syrup. Before that, I hadn’t eaten maple syrup for 20 years. Being Canadian, that was tough! I couldn’t eat it because it triggered...

I have had migraine for many years but the last 5 years have been extremely severe with no explanation doctors don't seem to be able to explain. I've had all...

I've had seizures all my life and migraines since puberty. I used to be able to take Excedrin migraine and lay down in a dark quiet room for a couple...

I registered on Migraine.com on behalf of my wife who has been dealing with this issue for about 12 years. Over the years the number of "triggers" increased. She currently...

I have been experiencing migraines since I was a teenager. Almost 20 years ago I began getting them on an almost daily basis. Thankfully I had an employer who was...

Does anyone else need to live in a scent-free environment? Any type of scented product triggers my migraines immediately. I have both chronic migraine and hemicrania continua. Scent has become...

I've suffered from migraines since I was 11. I'm now coming up to 60 and still get them. Luckily I know the symptoms and can usually catch it early. Cheese...