4 Things I Want You to Know, Friend Without MigraineI wrote this for a collective “You,” for the non-migraineur loved ones who might not understand certain things about my illness. Dear...reactions8comments
Hold On - Migraine and depressionJune marks Headache & Migraine Awareness Month, an annual campaign to make people more aware of the impact of migraine and headache...reactions2comments
Migraine and Trigeminal NeuralgiaTrigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain disorder that causes sudden, severe facial pain. This pain is usually on 1 side –...reactions22comments
What’s your story?When my patients talk about their health and their life, it’s interesting to hear their focus. Some tell me about their jobs...reactions4comments
Water, water, everywhereHere’s another thing I learned about the human body over the last couple of years: though people do of course require at...reactions29comments
Treatment Experiences: Tiger BalmAs you can imagine, I’ve experimented with lots of typical and off-the-beaten-path treatments for my migraine disease since I started getting attacks...reactions18comments
Migraine-Related Medical Care: Tips for Making ComplaintsFor most of us, even psyching up to ask questions and respectfully assert ourselves during our Migraine-related medical appointments is intimidating. So...reactions1comment
The Migraine Food Trigger You’ve Probably Never Heard OfI went from having a migraine attack every time I ate (no exaggeration) to having only a few a week. The explanation of...reactions28comments
Special education services for children with migraineMigraines can seriously impact a child’s social and emotional development. They can also present a significant barrier to educational success. If your...reactions8comments
Sick animals and sick peopleMy little kitten, Wally (whom you’ve met before!), has not been herself lately. In early November she was spayed, and she never...reactionscomments
Should migraineur bosses tell their employees about their health issues?My Migraine.com colleague Diana Lee of Somebody Heal Me has written some great articles on how (or if!) to inform an employer...reactions2comments
Sharing our stories, finding our strengthsIf you’re a real-life friend of mine, you know a lot about the bookstore (http://www.avidbookshop.com) I’m opening and a lot about the...reactionscomments
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
Odorless Cleaning Products for the Scent-Sensitive MigraineurFor the scent-sensitive migraineur, finding cleaning products that won't trigger an attack can be difficult. In my years of searching, I've found...reactions10comments
NFL Player Tested, Cleared of ConcussionProfessional pre-season football and training camps are for players to vie for positions, learn the plays, get in game shape, and try...reactionscomments
New Year's Resolutions...againIn one sense, I think resolutions made on January 1 each year are a little silly. The common wisdom is that, by...reactions2comments
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sept 27, 2014Saturday, September 27, 2014 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10am to 2pm. This is a nation-wide event that encourages patients...reactions2comments
My Weirdest Migraine Home Remedy ToolPressure on my head or pulling my hair gives me some relief during a migraine attack. One night I started to drift...reactions111comments
My friend's first (and last?) migraineOne of my very dearest friends is extremely gentle and understanding when it comes to my health. She works with me and...reactions2comments
My Favorite City, Another Migraine LossI'm house-sitting in Seattle, my favorite city in the world, and where I lived for six years. It is the place that...reactions18comments
