Odd One OutI've said and done some pretty odd things while in the midst of a migraine - some of those things were embarrassing, and others were outright bewildering. I thought I...reactions58comments
Unexpected Trigger: Working OutLately, I've noticed that I have developed a new-and-unusual-to-me migraine trigger: exercise. It has been a trying few months of being constantly sick, with what seemed like an unending list of pain...reactions41comments
Uninsured with Chronic Migraine: Advocacy in the Face of Off OddsNavigating the hoops and hurdles of chronic migraine can be a full time investment. From hospital and doctor’s bills, to high prescription prices and searching for care that actually works...reactions6comments
Low-Cost Options for Migraine PatientsIt is a beautiful, calm, and rainy spring morning. Glassy water drops paint the window panes in my room in fleeting, translucent patterns. The water is mesmerizing to watch. The...reactions6comments
We Are So Much More Than Our MigrainesMigraine can leave many of us feeling guilty...a lot of the time. From canceling plans, to calling out of work sick, to missing family gatherings and important moments, migraine has...reactionscomments
Migraine Meals: What I Eat When I Feel Like I Can't EatIt can often be really tricky to figure out how to properly nourish one's body in the midst of a migraine attack. This is certainly often true for me. For one...reactions160comments
Workplace Woes and 'The Talk'I feel as though I am always walking a fine line of employed and not-so-employed when it comes to balancing my work life and my migraines. Along with other illnesses such...reactions23comments
Why Do I Pretend to be Well?I caught myself tuning out of a pleasant conversation with a coworker recently, wherein we were discussing our evening plans and checking in generally with one another to see how...reactions140comments
Music & Migraines: Tips For Enjoying Live MusicHeading out on the town to see a band play a loud concert, in a brightly lit music venue full of smells that are interesting at best, and outright bad...reactions2comments