Migraines

For the past 3 days I've had a migraine

I am so glad I started this discussion. It looks like something that is fairly common- which brings me no delight whatsoever. I do get migraines from time to time, but not daily. This last episode was triggered by quitting smoking and dietary changes. I also have insomnia (which has improved since becoming healthier) which can contribute. Considering the severity of my own experience, daily migraines would drive me mad. I would also become concerned with greater causes. Have any of you received MRIs?

My chronic pain exists mostly in my back, neck, shoulders, head, and stomach (ulcers/stress). I carry my stress this way and cope with yoga when I find the time. I just received a professional massage last month that I swear made me sicker before it did any good. (There is a theory there that your body purges all the toxins in your cells when you receive a massage, leaving you feeling lethargic with flu-like symptoms.) I also have a girlfriend who lives with Fibromayalgia (SP?). Unfortunately, there is no lab test for that.

Thank you all for sharing helpful information and the simple reminder that none of us alone.

I am feeling better, thank you. Yesterday was God-awful.

I have suffered from migraines since I was 10 years old and I am now 21 (I turn 22 in July). I thankfully have kind of gotten them under control with the use of medications in the past couple of years, I do not get them as often as I used to, and I am so glad. I used to have them every week, constantly be in bed because of them. Now when I get them they are very bad, but I rarely get them, so I guess that is something? A life with migraines can be super difficult, but it can also be livable. There is hope.

If anyone ever wants to talk to me about any of this sort of thing, my chat is always open to you, just shoot me a message, I'm here for you.