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... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments58 comments
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... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments41 comments
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... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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... By Kyky Knight6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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... By Kyky Knight2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments160 comments
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... By Kyky Knight2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
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... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments140 comments
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... By Kyky Knight7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments