Migraine Headaches Support Group

Migraine is a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head and are often accompanied by photophobia (hypersensitivity to light), phonophobia (hypersensitivity to sound) and nausea.

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My experience w/Aimovig, the first CGRP drug

Posted by: YvetteK

Last Reply: YvetteK 10/31/2018

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I was so excited when my insurance company approved me for the Aimovig. I've been suffering with migraines for 30+... READ MORE
Not telling anyone

Posted by: foreverrain

Last Reply: YvetteK 10/26/2018

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Hi everyone. I wanted some advice on migraines and employment. I'm 24 years old and just beginning my career, and I'm... READ MORE
Be who you needed when you were young

Posted by: foreverrain

Last Reply: YvetteK 10/06/2018

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It has officially been 20 years since I had my first migraine. At 24, this means that I've spent most of my life in... READ MORE
vestibular migraines

Posted by: LaCas

Last Reply: YvetteK 09/28/2018

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Hello,I have been suffering from vestibular migrianes for about 9 months now consistantly. I have had migraines for... READ MORE
2nd CGRP Drug AJOVY approved by the FDA

Posted by: YvetteK

Last Reply: YvetteK 09/27/2018

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The 2nd cgrp drug was just approved by the FDA on Sept. 14, called AJOVY. This one you can get either monthly or... READ MORE
Special glasses?

Posted by: foreverrain

Last Reply: YvetteK 09/18/2018

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Well, the good news is that I've determined that my primary migraine trigger is fluorescent lighting. The bad news is... READ MORE
I was approved for the CGRP drug Aimovig

Posted by: YvetteK

Last Reply: YvetteK 09/14/2018

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First, I was pretty shocked. I'm on disability for my migraines, so I'm on federal insurance.I knew that put me at a... READ MORE
Neorologist appointment

Posted by: Captain-M

Last Reply: thelmanlouise 08/16/2018

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Hi gang. Just had a call last night. I have an appointment with a Neurologist on the 16th. This was a referal by my MD.... READ MORE
New Hope Discovered! Wheat elimination

Posted by: TenderHeart599

Last Reply: Captain-M 08/01/2018

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So over the past few months my migraines have been getting worse and worse to the point of almost daily and sometimes... READ MORE
Could Milk / Dairy be my trigger?

Posted by: PAFC75

Last Reply: YvetteK 08/01/2018

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Hi all im a newbie on here. Wondering if anyone knows that dairy / milk etc is the trigger for their migriaines? Been... READ MORE
Migraine after migraine treatment

Posted by: Ferbebu

Last Reply: Captain-M 08/01/2018

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I finally went to the ER yesterday at day 5 of a debilitating migraine...2 bags of fluids, 2 rounds of Morphine, a shot... READ MORE
Migraines and the weather

Posted by: Captain-M

Last Reply: Captain-M 08/01/2018

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Hi all. Just curious how many people experienced this. Before a thunderstorm, and the barometric pressure changes... READ MORE
If ice cream helps your migraines, READ THIS!

Posted by: Tycoda

Last Reply: Zara555 07/31/2018

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Hey everyone, new here.I've struggled with migraines for 17 years now. I wake up with a headache 5-7, that turns into a... READ MORE
Possible cluster migraines?

Posted by: Kvincent234

Last Reply: YvetteK 07/28/2018

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Hi all. I just happened to come across this page while Googleing in desperation .I have always had problems with... READ MORE
New groundbreaking treatment for migraines

Posted by: YvetteK

Last Reply: Captain-M 07/25/2018

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A new class of drugs called CGRPs are a group of injectibles used to prevent migraines. The first one has just been... READ MORE