Can a Migraine Attack Be Triggered By Crying?Recently, I was at my daughter’s elementary school graduation. It was a challenging year for all of us, to say the least. In addition to all of the stress of...reactions15comments
Do You Have a Migraine-To-Go Bag?As a mom, I frequently say that all I do is “pack and unpack bags all day long.” My middle child has Type 1 diabetes and plays softball and basketball...reactions32comments
Adolescent Migraine: Q & A with Dr. Alex FeoktistovWith 28% of adolescents between 15-19 years suffering from migraine, it can affect participation in school, sports, work, or other important activities. Alex Feoktistov, MD, Ph.D., is the founder and...reactionscomments
Do You "Put on Your Oxygen Mask Before Helping Others"?You know that phrase that flight attendants say when reviewing safety information: “Put on your oxygen mask before helping others”? They know that human nature is to help others, but...reactions3comments
Migraine and the Seven DwarfsWhen you have a migraine, you may notice you go through some or all of the phases of a migraine attack, like the prodrome, aura, headache, and postdrome. Or, on...reactions17comments
Mother's Day Migraine MayhemWe had Mother’s Day all planned out - my husband would wake up early to play softball, letting us all sleep in. Around noon, he would pick up my middle...reactionscomments
Prodrome: A Prediction of an Impending Migraine AttackI recently wrote an article about migraine attacks with a focus on aura and the stages of an attack. I never really thought too much about the prodrome stage, though...reactions1comment
Five Questions With a Neurologist and Migraine ExpertFor those of us who suffer from migraine, we wonder: How can we best prevent and treat a migraine? When should we see a specialist? For some of these common...reactions14comments
Serotonin Syndrome: A Potentially Life-Threatening ConditionLet’s take a typical scenario around this time of year. You have a cough and cold, so you take Robitussin-DM to try to get some relief and maybe a good...reactions3comments
MIGRAINE: Using an Acronym to Feel BetterI’ve always loved to play around with letters and numbers - I don’t know why. Today I got to thinking, I wonder if the word MIGRAINE could be broken up...reactions4comments