The Difficulty of Conversing During a Migraine AttackThough personality assessments have me riding the line between introvert and extrovert, most people who know me will tell you that, without...reactions330comments
When a new trigger emergesOh hello, new trigger. Please do NOT come in. I firmly believe that the majority of my migraine triggers have been with...reactions16comments
What parts of treatment are you doing RIGHT?Anyone with a chronic health issue like migraine disease is, more than likely, barraged with advice both good and bad. The advisors...reactions3comments
Walk the LineHow do you balance the need to avoid your Migraine/Headache Disorders triggers with the equally powerful need to enjoy the things that...reactions4comments
The Unexpected Vacation from StressI turned 33 in February. I’d hoped to actually plan a significant celebration for my birthday (a dinner with friends? A big...reactions2comments
Pooping as Migraine Relief (Yes, I Said It)Last year I came clean (or shall I say “unclean”?) and talked frankly about a very ugly side of migraine for many...reactions112comments
Should migraineur bosses tell their employees about their health issues?My Migraine.com colleague Diana Lee of Somebody Heal Me has written some great articles on how (or if!) to inform an employer...reactions2comments
Memorable Migraine: When J. Saved MeLet me preface this entry by saying you should never, ever share prescription medication with others. Your script was written expressly for...reactions1comment
My friend's first (and last?) migraineOne of my very dearest friends is extremely gentle and understanding when it comes to my health. She works with me and...reactions2comments
When no news isn’t exactly good newsWhen you’re on the path toward getting diagnosed with migraine disease, your healthcare professional will take several steps to rule out what...reactions5comments
Too much of a good thing isn’t a good thing for the migraine brain I am a longtime advocate of taking plenty of time to rest, relax, and read. I believe that taking time for yourself...reactionscomments
New Year's Resolutions...againIn one sense, I think resolutions made on January 1 each year are a little silly. The common wisdom is that, by...reactions2comments
Would you rather wait a long time for a fabulous doctor or wait a very short time for an okay one?I had the flu - or some variation on it - for over two weeks this October. It just seemed to go...reactions2comments
Taking a breather in the midst of a busy dayI’m caught in my usual procrastination-induced morning flurry of activity today. Trying to drink coffee, catch up on some writing, handle some...reactionscomments
Biting Off More Than I Can Chew…AGAIN.What is it that makes me continually agree to take on more commitments regardless of what my schedule already consists of, regardless...reactionscomments
Keep on the Sunny Side, Always on the Sunny SideSo something happened this fall that probably should be a big deal but isn’t really affecting me the way it perhaps should...reactionscomments
Memorable Migraine 8: Bookselling While Ill, ReduxOh. Em. Gee. The last few weeks have been ROUGH, my friends. Hurricane season (even for those of migraineurs far from the...reactionscomments
Memorable Migraine #7: Do You Believe in Life After…?The year: 1999. The place: a huge music amphitheater outside of Pittsburgh, PA. The occasion: an amazing, rollicking, full-on Cher concert. Yes...reactions3comments
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
Fear of Sharing How I FeelEvery month I write many essays and blog posts about living with migraine disease. At the end of each month, I pick...reactions26comments
