Documenting Your SymptomsThere are certain clues I now know to look for that display changes in my symptoms to me and my neurologist in a helpful way. Recently, I've seen a lot... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
When It's Time To Consider A Medication ChangeWhen does it click for you that you need an immediate change? Whether it's an adjustment in a current medication or even starting from scratch with a whole new medication... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Skull-Crushing Migraines - One Of My Worst COVID-19 SymptomsI recently came down with the COVID-19 virus for the second time. Both times, my experiences were quite similar in nature, with many of the symptoms the same and the... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How POTS and Concussions Have Affected My MigrainesI've had POTS for over 12 years now, but none of my symptoms were as severe as they are now. I knew after I was diagnosed, I put together things... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
A Shift In Weather and My Migraine BasketI live in the midwest, which is known for its whiplash in weather changes, including warm and cold fronts. We had a pretty calm fall in terms of cold fronts... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Worsening Hemiplegic Migraines Due to POTS EpisodesI was diagnosed with a form of autonomic dysfunction while I was away at college. It was determined I had POTS (post orthostatic hypotension syndrome) after seer studies conducted -... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Struggle with Depression and Migraine in 2020Content Warning: Please know that within this article are themes of depression, mental health, suicidal ideation, and treatment. If you or someone you love is experiencing suicidal thoughts, contact the... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Experiencing More Symptoms When You're DepressedContent Warning: Please know that within this article are themes of depression, mental health, suicidal ideation, and treatment. If you or someone you love is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call National... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How I Cool Down During Summer With MigraineI don’t know if any other community members experience more migraines in the summer as I do, but I thought I’d share some of my hacks for when I’m really... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments
The Disconnect of Doctor-Patient Relationships At The Convenience Of Virtual AppointmentsI'm all for seeing doctors virtually right now - when it works. With a complicated situation that leaves me home most often due to my very suppressed immune system, the... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Post-ICU Migraine Crisis: My Stay in the Hospital and AfterIf you happened to miss Part 1 of 2 in this series, click here to see what you've missed so far: [Again, as previously noted, I'll do my best to... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Post-ICU Migraine Crisis: Two Trips to the ERIn this Part 1 of 2 series, I talk about my awful experience in the ER, what lead up to me being there and what I continue to learn, as... By Kelly J.5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Giving Yoga A Chance For MigraineDue to another medical diagnosis, I recently had to come off my preventive migraine medication and I began to feel helpless quickly when I realized it was going to be... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Inconvenience of Having to Come Off Meds AbruptlyBecause of a recent medical series of events that led to a major POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) flare-up, I’ve had to stop taking one of my migraine medications, due... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My "Dark Room"Every migraine patient has their own “set-up” when it comes to days they experience symptoms and full-blown mind-bending migraines that last all day or for days. I wanted to give... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Year Of The Migraine - My Covid ExperienceI think it’s safe to say that 2020 has been a pretty memorable year for all of us. I know for me, personally, it’s absolutely been Year of the Migraine... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Seasonal Migraine - Back With A VengeanceRecently, I’ve been having a lot of issues with my endometriosis flaring up. To be frank, when I struggle with my endo, I struggle with hormonal migraines and my IBD... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Why We Need To Keep Thanking Our Frontline WorkersThis isn’t over yet. I hate to be the black spot of reminding people, but COVID-19 isn’t over yet. Right now, all we can control is the way we act... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mismatched Lego Pieces of Communication: Aphasia and MigraineRecently, while we were on a walk, I was talking with my partner about my migraines because I was having a particularly difficult day getting my words out a few... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
COVID-19 Has Been One Long, Terrible MigraineI started getting headaches last month that would immediately come and go. Somedays it would only last for a few hours but would come again by night time. I explained... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
