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i have bad migraine for 26 years,but the pain behind my right eye makes me want to take my eye out,could their be another cause for the pain

•12 years ago

can constipation cause a headache?

and if so, how does it do that?

and if so, how does it do that?

•12 years ago

waking up with a pounding headache

is there any other reason for this besides allergy to pillow mites and jaw-clenching?

is there any other reason for this besides allergy to pillow mites and jaw-clenc...

•12 years ago

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Ive had cluster headaches since to 2002 just started on oxygen dose it work

•12 years ago

has anyone tried the otc remedies and found one that works?

•12 years ago

Aura for 7 days straight post attack... Anyone else had this? (Was on Combined pill for 7 days prior to to attack).

I was on Levest combined contraceptive pill for 7 days before having a huge migraine which led to me visiting A and E - I went numb down one side of my body...

I was on Levest combined contraceptive pill for 7 days before having a huge migr...

•12 years ago

Anyone considering surgery?

I'm getting so desperate now, I'm thinking of migraine surgery. I've completed the questionaire & been accepted for a consultation & the Botox Test. Just...

I'm getting so desperate now, I'm thinking of migraine surgery. I've completed t...

•12 years ago

Does anyone else experience these auras?

Hello. I've been diagnosed with migraine not too long ago. I get aura before them, followed by severe headache, vomiting (Once and sometimes twice) and...

Hello. I've been diagnosed with migraine not too long ago. I get aura before the...

•12 years ago

Anyone ever experienced Flickering in peripheral vision in the light

For two weeks now I have been experiencing slight flickering in my peripheral vision when I am in the light. When I try to look at the flickering it...

For two weeks now I have been experiencing slight flickering in my peripheral vi...

•12 years ago

Vertigo

Could this be the cause of the vomiting and the constant need to go to the loo? the whole room spinning out of control and the god awful feeling that comes...

Could this be the cause of the vomiting and the constant need to go to the loo? ...

•12 years ago

I have suffered vertigo for some time now, not in small bouts, but all the time, does anyone else have this?

I am feeling so ill, my vision is terrible and judgement is just dangerous, dizzyness coupled with wanting to use the loo, then really violent vomiting, then...

I am feeling so ill, my vision is terrible and judgement is just dangerous, dizz...

•12 years ago

Has anyone had problems with lithium and sumatriptan?

Hi there, I suffer with chronic hemiplegic migraine and cluster headaches. I am on various preventer drugs but a few weeks ago started lithium at 400mgs for...

Hi there, I suffer with chronic hemiplegic migraine and cluster headaches. I am ...

•12 years ago

Has anyone tried 5 htp or any other alternative preventative for migraine ?

•12 years ago

How do other users find Topiramate?

Hello I am new to this forum/site! I have been a migraine sufferer (classic with aura) on and off for twenty years and my most recent cycle of attacks realy...

Hello I am new to this forum/site! I have been a migraine sufferer (classic w...

•12 years ago

Why

Does anyone else have this problem I dont really know what makes my migrains come, normally hormonal I think but I can have a migraine and feeling sick for 3...

Does anyone else have this problem I dont really know what makes my migrains com...

•12 years ago

Should I take Maxalt wafers (rizatriptan) at the start of the aura or the start of the pain?

My migraines start with aura which lasts about 20 minutes and the headache comes on gradually as the aura stops. At what stage is it best to take rizatriptan?

My migraines start with aura which lasts about 20 minutes and the headache comes...

•12 years ago

What do I do next after going cold turkey for a month?

I've been off all medication for two weeks now. My migraines have reduced in intensity but not in frequency. I understand that I need to keep going for...

I've been off all medication for two weeks now. My migraines have reduced in in...

•12 years ago

Hi has anyone been prescribed Topiramate for preventing migraines?

Hi has anyone been prescribed Topiramate for preventing migraines? Ive heard these tablets work wonders in preventing migraines but the side effect of taking...

Hi has anyone been prescribed Topiramate for preventing migraines? Ive heard th...

•12 years ago

Migraine with severe aura everyday for the last 9 days and i cant cope anymore

Ive had a migraine with aura & severe diziness for the past 9 days straight, i cant cope anymore, my doc doesnt seem interested & migraleve just doesnt work,...

Ive had a migraine with aura & severe diziness for the past 9 days straight, i c...

•12 years ago

i had the worst migraine ever last week my eyes went blurry could only see half of things and my lips and fingers went numb i was so scared?

thought i was having a stroke, do u think i need to see my doctor about having a brain scan?

thought i was having a stroke, do u think i need to see my doctor about having a...

•12 years ago

Article "Guidance to rehabilitate patients with hearing and balance problems and tinnitus"

Guidance to rehabilitate patients with hearing and balance problems and tinnitus Hearing and balance-related problems are often chronic conditions which can...

Guidance to rehabilitate patients with hearing and balance problems and tinnitus...

•12 years ago

Humbled by pain

Amazed at what people have to put up with. Just reading entries on here of the pain people experience makes me feel very humble. Yes, I am completely useless...

Amazed at what people have to put up with. Just reading entries on here of the p...

ClareElizabethTheII

•12 years ago

National Migraine Awareness Week

Hi All, As it's National Migraine Awareness Week I've scheduled a whole bunch of posts for this week about my experience of migraine and useful resources...

Hi All, As it's National Migraine Awareness Week I've scheduled a whole bunch...

skullsandponies

•12 years ago

At work, dosed up on medications but carrying on.

I'm at work, I've had the migraine for two hours - good old paracetamol and coedine to get you through the day. But am left with an uncooperative brain which...

I'm at work, I've had the migraine for two hours - good old paracetamol and coed...

ClareElizabethTheII

•12 years ago

Does anyone know how to ween off amitriptyline?

I have been taking amitriptyline for a few years now. I was taking 100mg which was fine for a while, it reduced my migraines from three a week to three a...

I have been taking amitriptyline for a few years now. I was taking 100mg which w...

ClareElizabethTheII

•12 years ago

Why do they turn up when you don't need them?

Ugh, am struggling through one today, only came on the computer becuase of having to do some essential stuff in readiness for the kids going back to school....

Ugh, am struggling through one today, only came on the computer becuase of havin...

•12 years ago

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