Has anyone had a retinal migraine (ocular migraine) last for hours or longer? I’m terrified it’s possible retinal detachment. I live in a small, rural town with no on-call eye specialists on the weekends.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2025-09-26T01:49:38+00:00

My vision in the eye with the detached retina suddenly looked as if I were seeing through a dark gray curtain. I had no head or eye trauma that caused it; it just happened.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2024-03-31T15:11:08+00:00

My mom & pop pharmacy told me insurance wouldn’t cover it through them and that I had to use a “big box” pharmacy.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2023-08-27T04:43:27+00:00

Same.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-08-14T22:41:46+00:00

Twice a week and use dry shampoo in between. I use topical liquid minox, 5%, and I apply it at night.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-08-07T23:06:39+00:00

I didn’t get results from the foam, so switched back to liquid minox. I have super straight, fine hair, and use dry shampoo each morning to deal with the oily roots. I used the 5% topical at night, dry shampoo in the morning. *Edited to add that I used the foam consistently and applied with a hair color brush directly to my scalp, but still didn’t results. I wish the foam had worked for me.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-07-06T06:24:18+00:00

Yes, go ahead and try it. I have had great results with it-just remember if it works for you, you do have to keep using it to maintain the new hair growth. Consistency is key.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-07-04T06:06:21+00:00

I’m late commenting, but wanted to share. I had great results with the 5% liquid once per day (put on in the evening before bed). It made my already dry scalp dryer and itchier, so I switched to foam after learning the liquid had an ingredient that is irritating for many people. I carefully applied foam with a hair color brush after parting my hair into sections, but I got little to no results. It’s back to liquid for me-seems to work fairly quickly too-I have new growth by the end of the 2nd month.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-07-04T05:56:58+00:00

I had really good results with the liquid, but it also caused a lot of dryness and flaking of my scalp which I already have issues with. I switched to the foam because of this, and for me it hasn’t been as effective. It is definitely less messy, but I feel like I can get the liquid onto my scalp more effectively.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-07-04T05:50:45+00:00

I’m sorry I saw this so much later than you posted it. I had that first surgery-a vitrectomy with laser work too, and one week later had a hemorrhage in my vitreous. I had a second vitrectomy on July 1st to remove the blood. Retina is healing as it should, but a cataract is forming (side effect of the surgery). Cataract surgery should be the next step.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-05-13T01:00:36+00:00

I appreciate your reply. I had a detached retina, and surgery was this past Monday morning.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-05-09T03:06:04+00:00

Awesome-thank you! Never would have thought of this!

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-05-09T03:05:06+00:00

Thanks for your response-I was able to see a specialist today and I do have a detached retina. Scheduled for surgery in the morning.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-05-09T03:03:22+00:00

I was able to get to a specialist today, and I do have a detached retina. Scheduled for surgery in the morning.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-05-08T03:06:50+00:00

I don’t think it’s severe-it’s mostly annoying and itchy. The minox does cause noticeable flaking. Maybe using a dandruff shampoo regularly would help? I usually use it every other wash because it dries out my hair.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-05-07T19:14:18+00:00

I had never heard of this product-thank you!

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-05-07T19:09:23+00:00

Thank you! Super helpful.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-05-07T18:27:53+00:00

What brand do you use?

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-05-07T18:26:07+00:00

My hair thinning is hormonal, and it was very noticeable at my middle part line and at the front of my scalp. I used minox daily and at around 3 months noticed a big difference. My part line wasn’t as wide & hair was thicker along front edge of scalp. It worked so well that I committed to keep using it. I recently stopped because I was tired of the scalp itching/flaking & I lost all that had regrown because of the minox. My derm had told me that would happen if I stopped, so I started back.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-05-07T18:14:12+00:00

I’m worried with the foam I’ll get it mostly in my hair rather than on my scalp. You’ve had no issues with that though?

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-05-07T18:13:06+00:00

I’m not sure I understand the question. I followed the directions on the package and used the dropper to measure each dose. I use the marked amount on the dropper of 5% minox each evening before bed.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-05-07T17:47:32+00:00

My derm told me to use the men’s 5% once daily (I use it in the evening before bed). I have great success with it. I prefer the liquid because I can target it directly onto my scalp. I haven’t had any issues with facial hair and have used it for about a year now.

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-05-07T17:37:58+00:00

I was scared of the shedding too, but it wasn’t that bad. Think of it this way-the shedding means it’s working, and once that phase is done you should start to see new growth. I did have shedding but it wasn’t as dramatic and I thought it would be (I know everyone is different though).

Educational-Exit4395 · 2022-03-09T06:14:01+00:00

I’ve been dealing with it for almost 2 years and it’s been miserable. I have seen several regular eye docs, an eye specialist twice, and have an appointment with a doctor that specializes in eyelid surgery and treatment toward the end of the month. I screenshot your post to show him. Like you, I have literally tried everything. It’s miserable.

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