Migraine Drugs and the Risk of Sun SensitivitySome drugs used to treat migraine and other conditions increase the risk of sun sensitivity. This side effect is called photosensitivity. It can occur with all kinds of drugs, regardless... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Chronic Migraine AdvocateI spent a couple of years attempting to have my chronic migraines treated before I ever ‘met’ somebody else with chronic migraines. I write ‘met’ because it was virtually through... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Sedentary MigrainesWorking from home has become such a blessing. Ever since March of 2020, when the world shut down and we all found ourselves in lockdown, I was able to transition... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Post-ICU Migraine Crisis: My Stay in the Hospital and AfterIf you happened to miss Part 1 of 2 in this series, click here to see what you've missed so far: [Again, as previously noted, I'll do my best to... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Post-ICU Migraine Crisis: Two Trips to the ERIn this Part 1 of 2 series, I talk about my awful experience in the ER, what lead up to me being there and what I continue to learn, as... By Kelly J.5 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Migraine Preventive, Abortive, and Rescue DrugsMedicines to treat migraine can be confusing. It can be hard to learn which drug to take when, especially when you are newly diagnosed or in the middle of a... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Take the Chronic Pain In America Survey! (Now Closed)We know the frustrations of chronic pain. Will you help others understand by taking our survey? Simply put, living with chronic pain is painful. But there is so much more... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Don’t Know What’s Triggering Your Migraines: Part 1I remember lying in bed as a kid with debilitating migraines as my parents debated if it was time to take me to the emergency room yet again. The pain... By Alene Brennan2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Walking for Migraine: Virtually and PhysicallyHow can counterintuitive behaviors help reduce migraine severity? Which will freeze faster, boiling water or room temperature water? The answer would seem to be the room temp water, right? Well... By milesformigraine2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why Isn’t Migraine a Legitimate Reason to Miss Work?I’d love to ask this question of every employer I can find. Too many of us have been treated as though we are lying about, faking, or exaggerating our symptoms... By tammy-lrome1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
Why we ask about your doctorIf you’ve ever asked a question on our forums, left a comment on an article, or responded to a Facebook post, you’ve probably discovered that there’s one question we nearly... By tammy-lrome1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
High-Frequency Episodic Migraine is Similar to Chronic Migraine“The emotional and functional impact in high-frequency episodic patients could be as disabling as in those with chronic migraine.” This comes from a study just published in the journal Cephalalgia... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Migraine and Anxiety: A Multi-Faceted RelationshipMay is Mental Health Month. It’s also a month when, almost without fail, my anxiety starts to skyrocket to levels rarely seen outside of the summer months. Now, then, is... By Sarah Hackley3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How to Wean Off Caffeine“Your brain is on fire and caffeine is gasoline.” My headache specialist said that to me five years ago. After two decades of an on-and-off relationship with caffeine, I’ve barely... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Avoiding Migraines at the DentistHave you ever met anyone who enjoyed going to the dentist? It’s not the most pleasant experience. For migraineurs, though, a trip to the dentist can be more than just... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
I Had No Idea THAT Was a Migraine Symptom!This just a partial list of the migraine symptoms that invariably prompt Migraine.com’s Facebook fans to say, "Wait, what? You mean THAT is a migraine symptom?" People tend to think... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments137 comments
“You Should Exercise More!”“You should exercise more!” These were the dreaded words that came out of my headache specialist’s mouth at my last appointment. She told me that aerobic exercise a few times... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments36 comments
It is more blessed to giveSometimes I take my migraine knowledge for granted. Not too many years ago, I was the one searching for answers. In a random twist of fate, I stumbled into the... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Know a Migraine Attack is Coming on When...Without a visual aura, it can be hard to tell when a migraine attack is coming on. These symptoms let me know what’s on the way before the pain hits... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments107 comments
An open letter to Chronic Migraine, the world’s most annoying insectLike an annoying insect circling relentlessly- you come back again and again. Wearing me down. I swat into the air, at first absent-mindedly and then, as you continue to come... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments