Guilt trippin'For a long while now I’ve known that I need to work on the self-imposed guilt I experience whenever I bail on...reactions3comments
Tips for Improving Migraine Medication SafetyWhile taking daily and treatment medications may feel like old hat for those of us who've been living with migraines for many...reactions3comments
Your Child’s Stomach Hurts — Is it a Migraine?Abdominal migraine is a common diagnosis in Europe and the U.K., but it’s not made in the U.S. very often and many...reactions9comments
Expert Answer: Experiencing Unusual Smells or TastesExperiencing unusual smells or taste can be a normal part of the migraine prodrome for some migraine individuals. Migraine attacks usually occur...reactions47comments
Expert Answer: Sensation of heat during migraine attackQuestion: Is it normal to feel “heat” at the location of my head pain during a migraine? I sometimes mistake it for...reactions36comments
My jam-packed scheduleWhen I think about running my storefront (as opposed to just running the bookstore business online and through events), I am excited...reactions5comments
Expert Answer: Blood Platelet Count & MigrainesQuestion: What does blood platelet count have to do with Migraine? Platelets are indeed involved in the development of migraine. They tend...reactions14comments
The stories we tell about our migrainesEach time I go to yoga class or formally practice mindful meditation, my teacher reminds us of a key aspect of being...reactions8comments
Weight and your migrainesLet's face it -- most of us could stand to lose a few or more than a few pounds. Obesity has become...reactions18comments
MRF mourns the passing of a friendIt is with profound sadness that the Migraine Research Foundation mourns the death of Dr. Fred Sheftell. A member of our Medical...reactionscomments
Cyclists: Ride for a Reason on a bike tour of New York City, and do it to help fight migraine disease!The Migraine Research Foundation is an official Charity Partner in the TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour on May 1, 2011. This...reactionscomments
You don't ever "deserve" a migraineLast month, I had a particularly bad week, health-wise. I woke with a migraine three days in a row with no easily...reactions29comments
Medicare Challenges for Nonelderly Disabled AmericansMedicare is typically thought of as a program for elderly Americans, and it works very well for their purposes. However, Medicare is...reactionscomments
What does Aphasia feel like?There has been much talk of Complex Migraine, thanks to Serene Branson’s on-air display of aura that resembled a stroke. It’s been...reactions46comments
Serene Branson an accidental advocate for migraineurs?A clip of reporter Serene Branson speaking after the Grammys has gone viral. While addressing the TV viewing audience, Ms. Branson’s speech...reactions3comments
Migraine Roller Coaster RideSo far 2011 hasn’t been a stellar year for my migraine disease. Due to laziness, sickness, and/or THE ICY STREETS AND SIDEWALKS...reactionscomments
When Impressions are Unimpressive due to MigraineSince starting my migraine blog several years ago, I’ve become much more empowered when it comes to my illness. After years of...reactions3comments
Expert Answer: Can Migraines Be Caused by Fibroids?Uterine fibroids and migraine are both common in women, so it is common for someone to have both problems. Additionally, both are...reactionscomments
Wear Red for Women's Heart Health!I’m grateful to my migraine friend/colleague Teri Robert for bringing my attention to the connection between migraine disease and cardiovascular health. Friday...reactionscomments
Looking for Midrin Equivalents for Your Migraines?Editorial update: Per an FDA update in June 2018, manufacturers and labelers ended the distribution of unapproved isometheptene-containing drugs, including Midrin. For...reactions60comments
