Migraine Blessing in Disguise
In the course of seeking treatment for migraine, we may discover other health problems that must be addressed. Sometimes, …
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Evaluating the Headlines
We all pay attention whenever migraine is in the news. Our first impulse is to think, “Finally, someone is …
Hiring the Right Doctor
You’ve probably heard that if you have migraine, the best kind of doctor is a headache specialist. You’ve probably …
The Day It All Went to Hell
Many of my articles are fact-based, sharing information with you rather than sharing my thoughts and emotions about my life …
Embracing Migraine’s Limits
Do you ever feel held back or limited by migraine? Are there things you wish you could do, but …
Will Soaking Your Feet in Hot Water Relieve a Migraine?
You’ve probably seen that photo on social media. It depicts a woman sitting on a counter with her feet …
Changing the Way We Talk About Headache
Lately I’ve been thinking about that phrase we all love to hate. “It’s just a headache” has to be …
Can Mouth Bacteria Explain This Common Food Trigger?
Many people report that nitrate-containing foods are a migraine trigger. The reports are so frequent that many …
Why Won’t My Doctor Prescribe Narcotics?
One of our readers asks, “Why do neurologists not want to prescribe narcotics even if that’s the only thing …
Strategies for Self-Advocacy
Sometimes trying to get other people to understand life with migraine feels like a losing proposition. The cry …
How Do You Break a Migraine That Won’t Stop?
A frustrated, worried reader asked us: “I’ve had this same migraine for two weeks. This has never happened to me …
Can hair coloring trigger migraine?
Our readers ask some of the best questions. This one is so good that the answer deserves to be shared …
Those Complex, Complicated Migraines
Have you ever been told that you have “complex” or “complicated” migraine? Many often wonder what is meant by …
Disability Status Improves Migraine Health
A recent study published in Cephalalgia examined the long-term outcomes for patients undergoing medication withdrawal therapy to treat both …
How do you stop rebound headaches?
One of our readers asks, “What is an effective way to stop rebound headaches? I’m getting migraines nearly every …
How Do You Stay Positive When Migraine Attacks?
A reader asks: “How do you stay positive when you get a migraine attack? I got a bad one today …
Are Botox injections painful?
A reader asks, “I’ve been hearing about Botox. Does insurance cover it? How often do you have to have the …
Don’t Let Fear Stop You
I had a lot of unrealistic fears that kept me from seeking help for migraine. Those fears prevented me …
Severe, Frequent, Stabbing Headaches
You’ve heard how severe “ice pick headaches” can be. There are other primary headache disorders that resemble Primary Stabbing …
Speaking the Same Language
Have you ever tried to communicate with someone who speaks another language? It can be frustrating, painfully slow, and rife …