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Do you suffer from one type of migraine or many types?

I'm reading through this site and am being educated on the terms for the diff types people get. I'm going to talk to my doc about this as I thought...

I'm reading through this site and am being educated on the terms for the diff ty...

•12 years ago

Has anyone had Botox treatment for migraine? Can everyone tell me their experience good and bad?

Im 28, female. I'm trying out Amitrpryline 10mg and have been told to double my dose within 2 weeks if there's no change. As I'm always in hospital I've...

Im 28, female. I'm trying out Amitrpryline 10mg and have been told to double ...

•12 years ago

Hi, I read this today and thought it may be of interest to those who suffer from the sorts of headache mentioned.May be worth a try.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/science/8851924/Sauna-stint-relieves-headaches-doctor?fb_action_ids=10151759798988169&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_ref=s%3DshowShareBarUI%

http://www.stuff.co.nz/science/8851924/Sauna-stint-relieves-headaches-doctor?fb_...

•12 years ago

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anyone been given prednisolone ? after lots of meds and a recent go at botox my consultant has prescribed me a short dose of these!

•12 years ago

How do I deal with serious constipation when taking amitryptaline?

Have had migraine for over 40 years. Have been on 20 mg per day amitryptaline for about a month and it certainly helps with the headaches. I can cope with...

Have had migraine for over 40 years. Have been on 20 mg per day amitryptaline f...

•12 years ago

Should my doctor be able to provide me with a letter to confirm to (anyone) at my request that i suffer with migraine with aura?

I recently asked my doctor for a letter just to confirm that i suffer from severe migraine with aura (hemapleigic) and that at the onset of an attack i loose...

I recently asked my doctor for a letter just to confirm that i suffer from sever...

•12 years ago

Sumatriptan...does it abort or just delay the migraine?

After 10 years or so of avoiding ANY migraine drugs because they scare me I decided I would give sumatriptan a go last week , my migraine started Thursday and...

After 10 years or so of avoiding ANY migraine drugs because they scare me I deci...

•12 years ago

Naratriptans for Reynauds sufferer

As a Reynaud's sufferer as well as migraine, I have noticed a correlation between the number of Naramig tablets taken and the severity of the Reynaud's...

As a Reynaud's sufferer as well as migraine, I have noticed a correlation betwee...

•12 years ago

Changed how I was taking propranolol

I have been a migraine sufferer for many years. My neurologist prescribed 20 mg of propranolol at night and 20mg in the morning. This never really worked for...

I have been a migraine sufferer for many years. My neurologist prescribed 20 mg ...

•12 years ago

Headache advice??

I've been having savere headaches for years. It has become constant pain, I don't remember the last time I didn't have a headache. I have exhausted every...

I've been having savere headaches for years. It has become constant pain, I don'...

•12 years ago

Getting desperate and can't decide what to do...Could iron deficiency and possible hypothyroid cause constant headache?

Hi - I've posted on here before so apologies for any duplication but I really want to find out if anyone has had a simliar experience? I have had constant...

Hi - I've posted on here before so apologies for any duplication but I really wa...

•12 years ago

Basilar Migraine

Just been diagnosed with Basilar migraine which I believe I have suffered with for over 30 years (was told by GP it was chronic vertigo). What are my chance of...

Just been diagnosed with Basilar migraine which I believe I have suffered with f...

•12 years ago

Do you over-think your headaches and migraines? Some hints and tips from a self-confessed over-analyser!

I know, logically, that over-analysing your headaches and migraines can make the situation worse. You spend your whole life "in your head", trying to work out...

I know, logically, that over-analysing your headaches and migraines can make the...

•12 years ago

Having to ration painkillers to avoid over-use headaches is a nightmare. What can I do?

A year ago, I got into a vicious cycle of daily headaches, daily acute painkillers, and then medication over-use headaches. Stopping the daily painkillers...

A year ago, I got into a vicious cycle of daily headaches, daily acute painkille...

•12 years ago

How do you cope with the depression caused by having migraines

I have had migraines for many years rom 17 to 50 and managed to cope with it but over the last two and halve years the episode have become unbearable . They...

I have had migraines for many years rom 17 to 50 and managed to cope with it bu...

•12 years ago

How do I get off of amitriptyline?

•12 years ago

Migrainous stroke may be rare, but I have suffered not one but two...

This is my first proper post. I am a 46 year old female, slim, and used to be fit and healthy (I was diagnosed with CFS/ME in 2009 which is a real pain in the...

This is my first proper post. I am a 46 year old female, slim, and used to be fi...

•12 years ago

Migraine revolution- a must read for migraneurs.

I have read this book, it's 450 pages so can't tell you everything in there but I would strongly reccomend you read this book. It provides a very refreshing...

I have read this book, it's 450 pages so can't tell you everything in there but ...

•12 years ago

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I am getting migraines several hours after working out, running, crossfit. Does anyone have any advice?

Hydration is not the issue. Anyone else have migraines after strenuous exercise or found anything that helped?

Hydration is not the issue. Anyone else have migraines after strenuous exercise...

•12 years ago

Pregabalin

After I tried absolutely everything except from Botox and Pregabalin, I have been on Pregabalin since about last November I think. The neurologist recommended...

After I tried absolutely everything except from Botox and Pregabalin, I have bee...

•12 years ago

Vestibular migraine

After reading a comment from Mary f on hepiplegic migraine I took a look at the migraine variants because I have some new symptoms last year or so. I get...

After reading a comment from Mary f on hepiplegic migraine I took a look at the ...

•12 years ago

My first brush with Botox.

I had Botox for the first time yesterday, so it would be good to hear other peoples experiences. I'm getting some facial pain just now which is one of my on...

I had Botox for the first time yesterday, so it would be good to hear other peop...

•12 years ago

GP responses to Cluster Headache Sufferers.

Having had Cluster since I was 14 which remained undiagnosed until I was 43 years old, I have a litany of stories both pre-diagnosis and post diagnosis of GP...

Having had Cluster since I was 14 which remained undiagnosed until I was 43 year...

•12 years ago

Bad migraine started when on plane

Went on holiday on 24th may first time on a 10 hour flight and within a hour of being on the flight I started getting bad migraine aswell as stomach pain I was...

Went on holiday on 24th may first time on a 10 hour flight and within a hour of ...

•12 years ago

I've just been diagnosed with migraine. My symptoms were like a stroke

My left side of my mouth, cheek and half my tongue goes numb. I slur my words when speaking. I've just been put on 40mg propranolol. Can't get a higher dose...

My left side of my mouth, cheek and half my tongue goes numb. I slur my words wh...

•12 years ago

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