What Happens When We Change the Treatment Goal Line?“I found this one special pill and it completely stopped my migraine attacks!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen...reactions14comments
The Demanding Cycle of Trying New TreatmentsThere is a demanding multi-stage cycle involved in trying new treatments. It is a complex, time-consuming, and depleting process. I've found that...reactions20comments
Waiting for the Next DoseWhen the efficacy of monthly key medications fade with time, how do we handle the inevitable increase in pain and other symptoms...reactions26comments
Parenting Through the Guilt: Are You a Migraine Mama?I am the mom of two sons and I live with chronic migraine. I know I'm part of a much larger community...reactions11comments
The Emotional Roller Coaster Ride From Chronic To Episodic and Back AgainIf given the option to have pain every day or just a few times a week, most people would probably choose the...reactions9comments
A New Low: Migraine Causes Hair Loss And Tooth DecayMigraine takes and takes and takes! As if navigating severe pain and complex neurological symptoms weren’t enough, we might also have our...reactions113comments
What’s Causing My Most Recent Brain Fog?Do you experience brain fog, memory loss, or aphasia? While these are all common migraine symptoms, it can be difficult to figure...reactions19comments
How to Avoid Migraine in the Kitchen + A Migraine-Free RecipeA lifetime of migraine led me to look under every stone for potential triggers. I felt like a detective. Many clues led...reactions21comments
How to Handle Disability Re-EvaluationIt can take years of appeals, stress, patience, and determination to secure disability coverage for migraine. For those of us lucky enough...reactions31comments
The Power of a PetIt is a given that our pets can help us navigate the challenging terrain of migraine. They provide comfort and distraction when...reactions36comments
What Happens When We Apologize for Migraine?It’s very common to feel a sense of guilt when it comes to having migraine. The way the condition removes us from...reactionscomments
The Emotional Turmoil and Fallout of Fighting to Regain Disability CoverageHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us...reactions7comments
Winning a Disability AppealHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us...reactions6comments
Getting a Cognitive Neuropsychology Evaluation for DisabilityHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us...reactions30comments
Kicked Off Disability? What Are Your Options?Holly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us...reactionscomments
Getting Surveilled for Disability EvaluationHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series on disability, she...reactions47comments
When Disability Requires You to See an “Independent” DoctorHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back her coverage. In this series, she walks...reactions33comments
My Worst Experience with a Migraine DoctorHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back her coverage. In this series, she walks...reactions82comments
Securing and Maintaining Social Security and Private Disability InsuranceHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back her coverage. In this series, she walks...reactions38comments
Is Your Migraine Doctor Right For You?Holly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back her coverage. In this series, she walks...reactions26comments
