Where I Turn for Online SupportMany of the people visiting Migraine.com are new to the online migraine community. Thankfully, I feel as if where they’re starting—this website (or the connected Facebook page)—is a really great... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Expert Answer: Leg and back pain with migraineQuestion: The worst part about my 15 year old's migraines is the leg and back pain she has for 4-5 days afterward. Have you ever heard of this before? Leg... By nyheadache1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Butting heads with bureaucracyI’ve been battling the local hospital lately. It’s a long and boring story, but suffice it to say I was enrolled in a low-income assistance program and was removed from... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Levadex: Updated Information on New Migraine FormulationLevadex, a new formulation of dihydroergotamine which is given as an oral inhalation, has been shown in a phase III clinical trials to provide quick and sustained pain relief for... By Lisa Erwin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
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 something. Very often I overbook my schedule during... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 years, we can never become complacent about medication... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 health care providers don’t know that such a... By Lisa Erwin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
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 in stages and the initial stage for some... By Dr Hutchinson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
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 a fever but when I check my temperature... By nyheadache1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
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 beyond words. I can’t wait to finally find... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 to become sticky and release serotonin which is... By nyheadache1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
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 truly present in the moment: forget the stories... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
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 a worldwide epidemic, with over two-thirds of adults... By Dr Marcus2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
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 Advisory Board since 2007, Dr. Sheftell was a... By mrf1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 is the largest recreational cycling event in America... By mrf1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 discernible triggers in [hind]sight. Well, now that I’ve... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
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 also utilized by eight million Americas under age... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 mentioned in many posts here on Migraine.com. Here... By ellen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments46 comments
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 became slurred and nonsensical for a few seconds... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 THAT HAVE BEEN HERE FOR DAYS (sense my... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments