Migraine and Trigeminal NeuralgiaTrigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain disorder that causes sudden, severe facial pain. This pain is usually on 1 side – but can sometimes be on both sides –...reactions22comments
What Is Status Migrainosus?Most migraine attacks last between 4 and 5 hours. Longer migraine can be a cause for concern. Status migrainosus is the name for a migraine attack that lasts longer than...reactions26comments
Hysterectomy and Hormonal MigraineMigraine can have a wide variety of triggers, from the environment to food to changes in the body. Some people notice that their migraines are triggered by their menstrual cycle...reactions12comments
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...reactions5comments
Migraine, Allodynia, and Central SensitizationMigraines can be responsible for symptoms beyond headaches. But, sometimes, it is not clear how these other symptoms relate to migraines. One such symptom is called allodynia. Allodynia causes sensitivity...reactions43comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions58comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions5comments
I Had No Idea THAT Was a Migraine Symptom!This is 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...reactions156comments
“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...reactions34comments
