Low-Tyramine Diet EssentialsSome headache specialists recommend patients adhere to a low-tyramine diet as part of an overall migraine-prevention strategy. If your doctor has recommended this, hopefully he or she also gave you... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why don’t you just live a little?To the outside world, trying to avoid triggers sometimes seems like we are refusing to have fun. Some people judge us harshly just for trying to take care of ourselves... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dear Doctor, I Wish You Understood Even Better Than You DoAs I’ve mentioned before, I am very grateful to have excellent healthcare providers on my team. My primary care doctor is vivacious and strong and smart, and she’ll never make... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Whose Health is Better?Who's Health is better? Mine or my grandparents? I'm lucky to have three of my four grandparents still alive. My mom’s parents both turned 80 this year. They watched my... By Katie M. Golden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Migraine NauseaNausea and vomiting are as (or more) disabling than pain for some people with migraine. Not only do these symptoms add to the misery of migraine, migraine medications aren't very useful... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
7 Ways to Get More Triptans Each MonthNow that you know why triptans are rationed and the rationale behind it, let’s get to what you really want to know—is there a way to increase how many triptans... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
What Is a Migraine Emergency?Two years ago, I was doing some last-minute shopping the night before Thanksgiving day. I started experiencing a prolonged aura that could have been the early signs of a stroke... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Would You Skype With a Headache Specialist?Imagine seeing a specialist who really understands migraine and can recommend the best possible treatments for you. Some of us are fortunate to have a specialist nearby or are able... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seemingly insurmountable worries that pop up when I [try to] sleepI recently implemented a system that has revolutionized my sleep quality, particularly my ability to fall asleep and avoid stress dreams. It’s super-simple, guys: write down your worries, to-dos, upcoming... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraines Don't Have to Be Chronic to Impact Your LifeMost of the migraineurs I interact with in my day-to-day “real” life aren’t chronic migraineurs. Rather, they are patients who have been diagnosed with migraine but don’t have fifteen or more... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
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 have never experienced a migraine attack, you might... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
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 paying so much attention to my symptoms would... By Kerrie Smyres6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Without warning, something is just TOO MUCHFor well over a week in April, it poured down rain in Athens. You know the phrase “buckets of rain”? That’s what it was like. One Wednesday, I was at... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments42 comments
Waking Up With Migraine When You Thought You'd Be Home FreeThe alarm goes off and I snooze it just one last time (you already know I have a lifelong problem with this). Nine minutes later, it goes off again, and... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments91 comments
Supporting migraine researchHave you ever wanted to do something to directly impact headache science? Research is the foundation of good science. To discover more effective Migraine treatments, we must first understand what... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When I realized mindfulness was working for meThe topic of mindfulness has come up again and again here on migraine.com, and with good reason: it’s an excellent way to manage stress day-to-day and has been proven effective... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Warrior versus Zen MasterWhen it comes to Migraine, I find myself struggling between the roles of Warrior and Zen Master, unsure of which to embrace. Visualizing myself as a warrior in the fight... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
From Chronic to Episodic: An Illustrated JourneyA doctor once told me that migraines are like a river. She said my health is a bridge, and if the migraine river is overflowing, I won't be able to... By Lisa Robin Benson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
When Chronic Migraine & Motherhood Becomes RealityThe wonderful news I announced last spring that my husband and I were expecting a baby girl after so many years trying led to a much longer hiatus from the... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Trying to be more understanding of others' triggers and sensitivitiesIn summer 2012, I wrote what I thought was a super-honest article for migraine.com about how I sometimes struggle(d) to find empathy for other migraineurs. You can read the whole... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments