Weird migraine symptom: a deep sense of forebodingWe all seem to have an eclectic assortment of prodrome symptoms, signs that a migraine attack is moving in. I have migraine...reactions22comments
The Battle of the OdorsMy cats bring me such happiness and comfort. Those of you with animals likely know how wonderful it feels to have a...reactions26comments
Wading through the postdromeIt’s been awhile since I made a point of writing while in the throes of a migraine attack. This afternoon, a migraine...reactions26comments
Bye-Bye, Beloved Beer..Or, "triggers creeping out of the woodwork." I love beer. I don't tend to over-indulge, but boy, oh boy, do I enjoy...reactions123comments
Wary of Taking the MedsOn days like today, I'm not sure what to do. My Zonegran seems to have worked in many ways, one of which...reactionscomments
You ARE Out There!After a stressful little while there, I was finally able to log into my blog again. I'm not sure what the problem...reactionscomments
The Virtue of Not Having Tried "Everything"If you've dealt with migraine disease for a long time, you probably have said the following phrase: "Oh, I've tried everything." I...reactions24comments
A Little Human Touch…So maybe having someone hug me, hold me, talk to me, or stroke my hair is particularly soothing during a migraine attack...reactionscomments
When I found out that insurance didn't cover a medication I really neededIn 2015, I asked my neurologist about non-oral migraine meds I could try. Most of the time when I get a migraine...reactions30comments
The comfort of communityWhen I started this blog many years ago, it was my little secret. I had fallen out of the habit of writing...reactions8comments
Venting About Migraine DiseaseThis is a post written for the October 2012 Headache & Migraine Disease Blog Carnival. This month’s topic was "Venting About Migraine...reactions10comments
When you're told your migraine isn't "real"Chances are, if you’ve told anyone about your migraine diagnosis, you’ve gotten some very well-meaning advice from about half those people. “My...reactions31comments
Hope!I had my much-anticipated appointment at one of our city's hospital's Mind-Body Institute today. The doctor met with me from 10:10 AM...reactions3comments
When Coworkers See You Work on a Sick DayLike many of you, I have somehow managed to hold down a job despite my diagnosis of chronic migraine. I also have...reactions10comments
How to survive a vacation tip 1: don’t trust the websiteA couple of weeks before Memorial Day weekend, I had an epiphany: I needed a vacation. Not an action-packed trip, mind you...reactions1comment
Yoga nidraOn Sunday at noon, I went to one of Athens's many yoga centers for a yoga nidra class. (I just wrote "noga...reactions4comments
Help for those having trouble paying for prescription drugsSomeone on MyMigraineConnection mentioned getting free and/or affordable medications through programs found on this site, Partnership for Prescription Assistance. I just finished...reactionscomments
Possible Histamine Response: Is This Related to My Migraine Disease?In mid-January of this year, I was able to capture on video something I've been experiencing off and on the last couple...reactions7comments
How Weekly Mental Health Check-ins Help Coworkers and FriendsIn mid-March of 2020, I made a big announcement: Avid Bookshop, my bookstore in Georgia, would not be allowing any browsers inside...reactions3comments
Migraineur as patient, migraineur as caregiverToday I am writing not from the perspective of Janet as patient, but from the perspective of Janet as caregiver. You see...reactions2comments
