Migraine Comorbidities: Raynaud’s Phenomenon/SyndromeMigraine patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon/syndrome are usually aware they have the problem because the symptoms are startling and quite difficult to ignore. Raynaud’s is a frequent comorbid condition with migraine... By ellen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Sjogren’s SyndromeThere are currently over 100 different autoimmune diseases, and autoimmunity is considered to be one of the top two reasons for illness in the United States. Approximately 50 million people... By ellen6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: DystoniaDystonia is a neuromuscular disorder of the brain. It is a disorder of the brain that affects the muscles, but is not a disease of the muscles or nerves. The... By ellen6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Migraine Comorbidities: Arnold-Chiari MalformationsMigraineurs often fear MRI, CT scans and other tests their doctors frequently order for them when they receive a tentative diagnosis of Migraine, or their Migraine has become chronic or... By ellen6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Autoimmune DiseaseIt’s been estimated that the second leading cause of illness in the United States is autoimmune disease. As a result, autoimmune disease may be expected to be found in a... By ellen6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Brain Fog 101I’m reading a book — one of my very favorite things to do. I read the first sentence of a paragraph, and by the time I’m to the end of... By ellen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Migraine Symptoms: Transient AphasiaIt can be a frightening and disconcerting experience to speak to someone and realize that what is coming out of our mouths sounds a bit like a golden retriever. This... By ellen6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
The Migraine Dirty Dozen: 12 Things Not to Say to a Chronic MigraineurDear family and friends of chronic migraineurs; I write today to tell you what your loved ones probably will not — a list of the top things the migraineur in... By ellen8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments375 comments
Why does the Emergency Department treat me like a drug seeker?“Headache” pain is ranked as the #4 reason for Emergency Room visits in the United States, yet it is rarely a life threatening condition requiring emergent care or hospitalization. In... By ellen5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Thyroid Disease - Part 2Continued from Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Thyroid Disease - Part 1 Migraine is a primary headache and is not *caused* by another disease or disorder. However, thyroid disease is a... By ellen5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
What does Aphasia feel like?There has been much talk of Complex Migraine, thanks to Serene Branson’s on-air display of aura that resembled a stroke. It’s been mentioned in many posts here on Migraine.com. Here... By ellen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments46 comments
What color of eyewear is the best for light sensitivity?There are many eyewear choices for Migraineurs who suffer light sensitivity (photophobia). Some Migraineurs like me have become sensitive to light of varying degrees on a constant basis. Others suffer... By ellen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
Medication Triggers in Autoimmune MigraineursAutoimmunity has been estimated to be the second leading cause of illness. Migraine is very common in those of us with autoimmunity. So are other headache disorders. There are many... By ellen2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Do you have any tips or tricks to help Migraineurs survive the holidays?This is one of my favorite subjects. Not because I have a perfect life during the holidays, but because I have done this so long that, through the years I... By ellen2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments