You can do whatever you are comfortable with here.

However, without some details, I am unable to properly answer some questions. So just keep that in mind. I often do private things on the PM function for some patients.

Our forums have covered so many topics now, over the years that there are loads of posts in the archives which can be accessed thru the "search" function. That way you may find answers for yourself, that were given to other posters, in the past. Working this way will preserve your privacy.

My posts typically have medical sites only shared here. I avoid the layman sites if possible.

I guess I misunderstood? I thought this was a peer site, but now I'm really confused. :/

Also, information is helpful but not my primary goal; I'm here more for support and commiseration than really seeking a specific diagnosis.

ETA:
...I'm not sure what to say at this point. I'm just really confused about your last post? I did have a rough night last night so that very well could be contributing.

I am a trained medical professional who helps people here.

I also have my own medical problems. So I have training/education at choosing sites online to share with people here and help them advocate for themselves when the doctors are stymied or unhelpful. I search daily for new information about many medical problems. And believe me, some doctors do NOT keep up with medicine as one would hope for. I provide medical links for those posters here who would like to copy the information and take to their doctors for further discussion.
And I have special interest and training for supplement/complementary treatment for those want that information.

But I can only work with what people tell me.

I am also a moderator here, but I don't wear that hat 100% of the time either.

There are professionals here...careful because of liability insurance constraints etc. Many doctors, some of whom are anon but have their own problems. Many nurses, PTS sometimes, pharmacists, chiros sometimes, dental professionals. Some prefer to remain anon some reveal their connections. It is a unique blend often not found on the net. It allows for discussion, and revelation of treatments that may not be as good as people presume, at times.
Many doctors don't follow new drugs, new research at all, and many of us do. There are also very very intelligent non medical posters here who have been thru complex testing and treatments and share their results and knowledge when asked.

NeuroTalk is very unique. How you choose however to use our information and support is up to you.

The best thing you can do is to read stuff here... If you search my name and read some of my posts, you'll get a better gist of how I post here. There are all sorts of people and situations on NeuroTalk. But you will only see them if you read them.

I appreciate that, I just don't have a lot of interest in getting several sources of medical information as I have medical professionals in the family and a few very trusted doctors.

So for me, going through the whole shebang of what I am or am not doing all the time for treatment isn't as helpful as getting support from people who are experiencing similar frustrations.

I am certain there are specific questions I could ask at times and I'll do that if I wish; but I really just wanted some kind of support and discussion since I don't really have that in my life, I didn't think I asked for any kind of research or anything in my intro- I was really just trying to introduce myself and my current background and situation.

Hi Josie,
Nice to meet you. I understand about feeling like you are whining when you are relaying your issues but, it can be so helpful and it is not whining here. There are so many knowledgeable people, like MrsD, who NEVER ceases to amaze me with the depth of her knowledge. I learn from her almost every day!

I am originally from the Boston area, I grew up in Lexington. Are you right in the city?
I love Boston, such a fun and manageable city.
Glad you introduced yourself. I hope you find the support you need....migraines are just
indescribable to others and I think you can't understand how bad they are until you have them yourself. I had sudden onset migraines in my 30's that took so long to diagnose...it turned out to be Lyme Disease and with heavy IV antibiotics I was able to knock them out and now it is rare I get one but Imitrex was my best friend for years.
Don't give up the quest for tracking down a cause for your migraines. My hunch is that your
food allergies are a culprit. Have you done an elimination diet where you eat a very limited
diet for 30-60 days and then slowly reintroduce one food group back at a time. You can do it yourself...eliminate any food that you even suspect causes you any inflammation or problem and just stay off it. It can be trying when you are not feeling well to eat a limited diet but it is worth it if you can zero in on some culprits.
I wish you the best, Diandra.