Loneliness of Living with Disabling Chronic MigraineEvery single day it's me at home alone with Felix and Maisy, but then I get to spend my evenings with my...reactions12comments
Inside a Migraine AttackDespite being a writer who has chronic migraine, I had never written anything describing a migraine attack during one. I was afraid...reactions40comments
Migraine Symptoms: Transient AphasiaIt can be a frightening and disconcerting experience to speak to someone and realize that what is coming out of our mouths...reactions24comments
Migraine Symptoms: Olfactory HallucinationsWhen we think of Migraine aura, the visual aura symptoms most commonly come to mind. In their diagnostic criteria for "typical aura,"...reactions141comments
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...reactions48comments
Candesartan: Effective Preventive, Low Weight Gain RiskFor migraine prevention, candesartan (Atacand), is as effective as the frequently prescribed beta blocker propranolol (Inderal), a recent study found. Plus candesartan...reactions15comments
13 Things People With Migraine DO Want to HearIf you’ve read what not to say to someone with migraine, you may be wondering if there is anything left that you...reactions7comments
6 Tips for Showering During a Migraine AttackDuring the prodrome and the pain phase of a migraine, I avoid showering because it wears me out and ratchets up the...reactions41comments
Unusual Migraine Symptoms: Earaches, Ear PainDo your ears ever hurt or burn like you have an earache? Does the pain come and go, but never lasts very...reactions82comments
How I Rate My MigrainesI have a rocky relationship with the pain scale. Though I think it can be a useful tool for communicating my pain...reactions24comments
The Time I Went Through WithdrawalI tell the story of a few years ago, when I went through medication withdrawal, hoping it may help someone else not...reactions53comments
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...reactions121comments
Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Autoimmune DiseaseIt’s been estimated that the second leading cause of illness in the United States is autoimmune disease. As a result, autoimmune disease...reactions5comments
The Migraine Dirty Dozen: 12 Things Not to Say to a Chronic MigraineurDear family and friends of chronic migraineurs; I write today to tell you what your loved ones probably will not — a...reactions375comments
Migraine Dreams and Nightmares“Do you have migraines when you dream?” a friend asked several years ago. It was a question I’d never considered, and was...reactions32comments
Migraine Symptoms: Anger & IrritabilityAnger and irritability are some of the lesser-recognized symptoms of migraine disease. These symptoms are most often experienced during the prodome phase...reactions5comments
Who Works With Migraine? The Healthcare Providers You Can Turn to for HelpWhen you’re first experiencing migraine, it can be difficult to know where to get help. This is particularly true if you’re not...reactions6comments
Why Am I So Tired On My Days Off?I have a little chicken-or-the-egg situation that keeps popping up again and am hoping you’ll weigh in with your own experiences. While...reactions5comments
What Can You Do When Your Insurance Limits Your Migraine Prescriptions?If you use prescription medications to treat your migraine attacks, you may have had the experience of bringing a prescription to the...reactions20comments
Why “It’s Just a Headache” Bothers Us So MuchNothing irritates a migraineur more than this statement. It tops the list of “what not to say” nearly every time. If you...reactions13comments
