Holistic/Alternative options, anyone?
Hello everyone, I've been trying something new and I wanted to make sure that results were consistent before I posted here. For the past 3 to 4 months, I've been following a diet formulated for...
View ArticleSphenocath, Anyone?
Sludgegirl - I hope everything went great with your Stephocath. This is my 1st time back here in a while, sorry. I mentioned that maybe I was doing something wrong because we had a doctor show my...
View ArticleDaily Headaches for 2 years/plus migraines
Hi! I'm new on this forum, but I had to join to tell you a fee things. You are not alone. Headaches and migraines really can ruin our lives. Now, what you are describing seems like a lot my condition....
View Articlehemiplegic migraine after stroke
I hope things start looking up for you! When I get in an HM episode I find inpatient treatment is the only thing that helps. Do they offer inpatient treatment at UCSF? The unit I go to treats me with...
View ArticleDaily Migraines/headaches and mood shifts
Thank you! I will definitly keep trying!, I have a 5-year-old who deserves a healthy mommy! I hope you are well!!!...
View ArticleMigraines and passing out
I'm glad you are getting it evaluated! I only had passing out with one episode of migraines, it was a hemiplegic migraine, although I am not sure that the HM had anything to do with it. I passed out 5...
View ArticlePlease give me some advice....
thanks for replying back to me. I will look into it more...:)...
View ArticleReducing Photophobia
Hi Scorpioj, Thanks for the reply! I'm glad to hear that your photophobia has come and gone some. That gives me hope that mine may go sometime! Enjoy the weekend. Shad...
View Articlelooking for good neurologist. Daily migraines. please help.
I'm sorry you're suffering. I commented on your post in the Chronic Headache group. Hopefully, one of the websites will help....
View Articlelooking for good neurologist. Daily migraines. please help.
I posted this in the Chronic Headache Support Group. But, decided to go ahead and post here. I hope one of these sites will help you. Or, maybe someone can benefit from them. www.webmd.com...
View ArticleAllodynia
Thanks Scorbio. It's just weird because I used to get this symptom only on my scalp (which makes sense cuz it's near the source of the migraine pain). Now I get it on my arms, legs and pelvic region....
View ArticleNew drugs may prevent migraines
topiramate (topamax) was very helpful in stopping my migraines almost completely for over 10 years but I was taken off of it because of side effect and am now coping with constant migraines again.....
View ArticleQuestion about Your Experience with Anti Depressants for FHM
I tried paxil many years ago for my migraines but it was a disaster.. it helped my fibro but didn't touch my migraines and it made body jerk around like a puppet on a string.. ( I have since officially...
View ArticleLosing hope to Photophobia- need success stories
Thank you very much. We will look into that. My fiancée has recently been getting deep tissue massages in his neck and back, and have noticed that after each massage his photophobia seems to lessen....
View ArticleCoping with Photophobia (light sensitivity)
Hello to anyone reading this. My fiancée has recently been getting deep tissue massages in his neck and back, and have noticed that after each massage his photophobia seems to lessen. Has anyone else...
View ArticleSevere Photophobia/ Photokeratitis- need help and answers
look up tension headaches and cluster headaches.. see if any of what helps applies to him.....
View ArticlePossible treatment for Photophobia - deep tissue massage ?
I have light sensitivity, but my migraines are not considered photophobia. I still wanted to chime in though. I get massages on a regular basis. I feel they help my body as a whole. But, when it comes...
View ArticleMigraine headache
I wouldn't use it on the forehead. But, maybe try the back of the neck. Try a small area at first, and then maybe you could try the temples. The forehead and temples are areas with thin skin, I'd be...
View ArticleDHE IV to break constant pain cycle?
I have had at least 20 DHE treatments over the years. They will help but are not long lasting or never have been for me. My headaches may not be to your extreme but I have daily headaches and for some...
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