When Is the Last Time You Were Pain-Free?A few days ago, I experienced a complete break from pain. A three-hour window of zero pain. It was shocking, incredible, and ultimately, heartbreaking. As someone who has experienced some... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
You Are NOT Lazy, You Are NOT Anti-Social, You Have MigraineHave you ever felt misunderstood or been made to feel that you are lazy or antisocial because of having migraine? You are not alone! Migraine isolates us from our support... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Living Within the Confines of Chronic MigraineMigraine triggers lurk everywhere and in response to this fact, we learn to live within a set of parameters to lower the chances of encountering a flare-up. Due to this... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments50 comments
The Long-Term Impact of Chronic MigrainePeople who live with chronic migraine for years often experience far-reaching repercussions of the condition. From physical wear and tear to social and professional impacts, chronic migraine can be traumatic... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments48 comments
How Has Migraine Changed You?For those of us living with chronic migraine, we may notice long-term impacts of the condition over time. Emotionally, physically, socially, and financially - from who we are to how... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Pros and Cons of Bodywork for MigraineMigraine is a physically demanding condition. The disease makes it hard to sleep, and the severity of pain results in tight musculature in the neck and back as we brace... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments
What's Your Secret: How Do You Handle The Rare Well-Day?For those of us living with chronic migraine, a well-day (or half-day, or moment) is a rare occurrence. When those times do arise, we are presented with a conundrum as... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
Medication Reset: Starting Over to See What’s WorkingHave you considered going off of your medications? This is a question that can arise for those of us who live with migraine. Unfortunately, there is no cure for migraine... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What's Your Secret: Room-Darkening StrategiesLight sensitivity is a common migraine symptom. Many of us seek numerous ways to create a dark space in which we can calm an active migraine attack. From light switch... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
What's Your Secret: When Effective Treatments Cause Complex Side EffectsWe finally discover an effective treatment that decreases our migraine symptoms, only to find that it comes with complicated side effects such as significant weight gain, drowsiness, hair loss, or... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Chronic Migraine Creates a Breeding Ground for More Health ChallengesI’ve had migraine for 45 years, the last 20 of them chronic, and yet I’m still learning how to manage this condition. Recently, I’ve experienced several incidents which illustrate how... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
With Chronic Migraine It’s About Well Moments, Not Well DaysLife with chronic migraine brings a unique set of challenges. When we are ill with complex neurological symptoms more often than not, every aspect of our life is impacted (work... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
A Community Member's Awareness-Raising HandoutsI chatted with Migraine.com community member Holly Hall, who has been living with migraine for as long as she can recall, which became chronic over a dozen years ago. Constant... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Should You Lay On Your Right Side for Faster Absorption of Medication?Because migraine attacks can escalate quickly and become harder to treat as they unfold, it can matter how quickly we take our medication. A recent Johns Hopkins University study showed that... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
When Two Conditions Are Too MuchLiving with chronic migraine presents endless challenges. Many of us are navigating this reality on daily basis. Unfortunately, there are others of us who have additional conditions that we are... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
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 to attain coverage, the challenges don’t stop there... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
Chronic Migraine Does Not Mean We Are Weak Or Less ThanChronic migraine brings us to our knees regularly. Quite literally, many of us find ourselves on our knees, getting sick to our stomachs, and begging for mercy from the severe... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Solving Migraine: Creating a Protocol vs Seeking a CureThose of us living with migraine are desperate for relief. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease. That said, over the years, more and more treatments have been created... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Are Your Attacks Evolving?Whether due to aging, hormonal shifts, or life transitions (such as changes in career or marital status), migraine attacks may evolve over time. When this occurs, it can be challenging... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments39 comments
Junk Food and MigraineIs junk food: Challenges with junk food frequently arise for people with migraine. In this video, Holly discusses the interlinks between junk food and migraine. We hope to shed light... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments