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I do. I've been getting weather-related migraines since I was 13ish. They are awful, and genetic (I get them from my mom, who got them from her grandma, and so on), and it worries me that I might pass them on to my own kids.

i had bad migraines for years and acupuncture was the only thing that worked. it was seriously a miracle!

i have friends who have had their migraines cured with acupuncture too. if it hadn't worked so well for me i might not have believed in it so much! have you/would you consider acupuncture?

Menstrual migraines here. I had back-to-back Mirenas that kept them at bay for 9 years, but, had some troubles while I was TTC. Not so bad as when I was a teenager, but, no fun. Now I'm waiting to see if I'm going to be one of those people who gets migraine suppression or migraine exacerbation while preggers.

Caffeine + acetaminophen + naproxen, and some starchy food has been the best relief for me.

I've gotten terrible migraines since I was a teenager. Although they've subsided since DS was born 19 months ago, when I do get migraines almost nothing helps (I've been on multiple prescription medications); all I can do is let it run its course. Lying down in a cool, dark room can make it a tad more tolerable.

@mrs.bee: What wonderful news for you! I'm curious, how does acupuncture work? Do you have to get regular treatments?

I had them REALLY bad for years (20+ a month), but now they are better. I tried every preventative medication under the sun and finally found one that worked. When I was on it, I only had one or two a month and they responded to medication. I went off of it to TTC and haven't taken it since. I am considering it though, as I have started to get them more frequently again (though nothing like before in terms of both frequency and intensity).

I keep Maxalt and Imitrex injections on hand. First I try ibuprofen and maybe a cup of coffee... if that doesn't work, I take the Maxalt. If I wake up with a migraine that has really set in, I give myself an injection. Lots of water, a snack, a dark room, and a pliable ice pack also help. When really desperate, I have stuck my head under cold running water and that actually helped a little. (If nothing else, it distracts you from the pain of the headache)! If congestion is contributing, sometimes a steamy shower helps.

I found the book "Heal Your Headache" by David Buchholz really helpful. http://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Headache-David-Buchholz/dp/0761125663. I liked the concept of having a headache threshold, and the idea that triggers have a cumulative effect that can push you over the threshold... explained why something might give me a migraine one day but not the next. I identified the following triggers, which are worse when compounded, and I work to avoid them as much as possible... lack of sleep, changes in pressure (due to the weather, flying, etc.), sinus congestion, stress, hormones (PMS and around ovulation), sugary foods before bed, dehydration, things with MSG, alcohol, too much caffeine/changes in caffeine intake).

ETA: Also, when I've had a severe migraine that's lasted more than 36 hrs, I've been given steroids, which really helped.

@Mrs. Pen: I hope you start having them less frequently, they are awful!

@78h2o: yes! to cold water. The migraines I've had as an adult have all been relatively mild and manageable. But as a teenager I would spend ages sitting in child's pose in the tub with cold water running over my head.

I had daily headaches as a teen. My mom took me to several doctors to try to find what was wrong. Eventually we found something that worked. I went to a chiropractor who realigned my top vertebrae with some sort of machine.

@78H20: I just reread your post and saw that you used to get 20+ migraines a month. You poor thing! I'm so sorry; but I am SO GLAD that they've gotten better now

@Katrocap: do the imitrex shots work for you? they work waaaay better for me than the pills do. If the first doesn't work, you can do another one 2 hours later. I've only had that not work once or twice, which was when I got the steroids. Usually if I have a problem, it's because I'm out of the shots (my insurance doesn't give me very many per month). Patient First will administer them though and I've done that once or twice when I was out. I went once last year when LO was teething and miserable. The lady at Patient First was so sweet, even though I didn't need to stay more than 15 minutes post shot, she got me a pillow and blanket, closed the curtain, and said sleep here for an hour or two before you go home to that baby! I totally took her up on it. Best nap!

@mrbee: I'm sorry to hear about your headaches. Do you think they are migraines? Light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, nausea, one-sided pain? If so, I would look into preventatives if you haven't already. Some people respond really well to them.

@Katrocap: thanks! me too I was so afraid I was going to have to go on disability. Fortunately, my boss was pretty understanding and I also learned how to work through the more moderate ones.

@78h2o: I am so grateful, I don't think I've ever had a real migraine! My headaches are hard to describe - they're not the "normal" headaches I had now and then as a kid, but they're not crippling migraines either. They started when I got a head injury and since then, I've had headaches pretty regularly. It could be so much worse though, and I'm so very grateful!

I have migraines! They come in waves. I can go for 3 weeks and be fine and then have headaches or migraines for 2 weeks straight.

My triggers: sinus congestion, poor/tense posture at work on the computer, TMJ problems. weather/pressure changes, change in eating routine (too long between meals/snacks).

What doesn't work: traditional migraine meds like maxalt or imitrex--makes the lymph nodes in my neck swollen and painful, difficult to swallow

What helps: Major dose of caffeine (coffee or Mt. Dew) combined with a muscle relaxer. I like to lay down, but have to prop myself up significantly especially if sinus issues triggered it. I also use peppermint oil on my temples, face, forehead.

I'm sorry to anyone whoever feels pain like this!

@Mrs. Pen: I have a friend who suffered from daily migraines and she tried so many things to try and improve things. She said the one thing that worked for her was to go completely gluten free. She still get occasional headaches but nothing like the daily migraines she was getting before completely cutting our gluten

@78H20: I had Immitrex shots a few years ago. I don't remember how well they worked, but I do remember that I was terrified of administering the shot. Honestly, I got so worked up about it that the stress probably exacerbated the migraine. That's great to know that Patient First will administer the shot. A new clinic opened up near my work - I could go there, get a shot, take a nap, and only miss a couple hours of work!