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By Anna Eidt - June 15, 2017
You know those times when you’re lying in bed, doused in peppermint oil, aching all over, nauseous, maybe with your ice pack positioned just so and a mounting pile of soggy tissues?... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - May 16, 2017
Migraine #1: no big deal Unlike many people who live with migraine, my journey had pretty clear beginnings. My very first migraine came on while I was hanging out with friends in... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - May 10, 2017
Finding a balance between work and self-care can be difficult for people who are the perfect picture of health. I know, because I used to be one of them! I’ve always envied... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - April 28, 2017
Hindsight is 20/20! We know that abortive medications are always more effective if taken at the first sign of a migraine attack. Great. But how are we supposed to recognize those first... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - April 13, 2017
Another setback I recently attempted to decrease my dose of amitriptyline (an antidepressant often prescribed as an off-label daily preventative for people with migraine). I had done this successfully in the past,... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - March 2, 2017
Living with migraine is complicated. With no shortage of “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” situations, seemingly sound decisions can quickly lead to unintended consequences. Here are five examples of just... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - December 30, 2016
It’s easy to find research espousing the benefits of a good cry. According to Dr. Judith Orloff of Psychology Today, continuous crying (i.e. the emotional kind as opposed to the “there’s something-in-my-eye”... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - December 21, 2016
There are so many books and ebooks and websites out there riddled with outdated information or deliberate misinformation, promising cures and simple solutions for migraine. So when a reputable migraine specialist publishes... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - November 28, 2016
The Omega Procedure is a trademarked surgical procedure for patients diagnosed with chronic migraine (15 or more attacks per month) that entails implanting an occipital nerve stimulator beneath the skin while the... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - November 23, 2016
As I’m sure you are well aware, dear reader, there are many frustrating things about living with migraine beyond the symptoms themselves. One of those frustrations is the onslaught of well-meant advice.... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - November 18, 2016
Lately I’ve been feeling better after a good gripe. Today’s gripe has to do with the grave injustice (forgive the hyperbole… it helps) of having to spend hours every week dealing with... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - November 9, 2016
In my recent post “You should exercise more!” I laid out several reasons why living with migraine has typically made aerobic exercise a risky venture for me. I also hypothesized that if... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - November 1, 2016
Allodynia, or “central pain sensitization” can make regular, everyday sensations feel painful. It’s a part of living with migraine for many people, and it can turn pony tails, wool sweaters, and ill... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - October 27, 2016
Stigma is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.” Migraine stigma encompasses all the negative stereotypes, false assumptions, and disbelief... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - October 18, 2016
In my very first migraine.com article I confessed to crying at the doctor’s office. This is a recurring event, but not the only public place in which I find myself with a... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - October 10, 2016
In “Has migraine made me weaker? Part 1” I concluded that migraine has not made me literally or physically weaker overall, but rather has changed the ways I use, care for, and... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - October 4, 2016
Like most of us, I have struggled with loving my body. I’m no jock, but the things I love about my body are mostly about what it can do with it. I... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - September 28, 2016
After presenting my winning entry to the “Migraine Moment” short film contest at the American Headache Society and American Migraine Foundation’s 58th Annual Scientific Meeting, I had the fantastic opportunity to stand... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - September 22, 2016
I’ve come a long way in terms of accepting a life with migraine. After four years of frequent disability I no longer worry about this disease ruining my life, in fact I’m... READ MORE
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By Anna Eidt - September 16, 2016
Never heard of the “migraine personality”? Good. But in case you do come across this antiquated psychology, you might want to have some information in your arsenal. The “migraine personality” was coined in... READ MORE
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