Which Food Chemicals Are Potential Migraine Triggers?The classic doctor’s list of food triggers includes cheese, aged meat, chocolate, caffeine, beer, red wine, and artificial sweetener. Gluten and dairy...reactions6comments
A Lower-Key MeA few days back, one of my supervisors at migraine.com emailed me the link to an article I wrote nearly six years...reactions3comments
What's an Elimination Diet and How Do I Manage One?The term "elimination diet" sounds like you're eliminating certain foods from your diet. Period. It actually means that you temporarily eliminate certain...reactions9comments
Comforting TVLike anyone in this world, I have times when I need to seek comfort. I’m an affectionate person, and nothing beats a...reactions29comments
Migraine Food Triggers: An IntroductionWe’ve all heard about foods that are potential migraine triggers and many of us have tried avoiding those foods to some degree...reactions16comments
ClumsinessThough I have been known to have (very) occasional moments of grace, I am not usually described as “graceful.” In fact, if...reactions70comments
Getting back to the basicsMy first migraine occurred about 40 years ago. Since my dad is also a migraineur, I never had to live with the...reactions3comments
Erroneous migraine-related credit score dings that won't go awayWhen was the last time you checked out your credit score and report? May I urge you to do so now? (As...reactions5comments
Keeping New Years Resolutions without the StressNew years always bring new resolutions, and those of us with migraine generally have at last one that involves taking better care...reactions2comments
8 Ways to Manage Migraine’s Impact on MarriageMigraine can wreak havoc on a marriage or long-term relationship, even with the most supportive partner. It’s like having a demanding lover...reactions16comments
Using digital migraine diaries/headache journalsAs much as I’m a proponent of proactive self-care and being your own healthcare provider (when that’s possible), I do a pretty...reactions9comments
The comfort of communityWhen I started this blog many years ago, it was my little secret. I had fallen out of the habit of writing...reactions8comments
Reminding Myself What's Already in My Migraine ArsenalIf you’ve been dealing with migraine disease for years and have refused to give up on treatments that may work, chances are...reactions16comments
Why I probably won't be at your party (a letter)Dear ________, I got your Facebook invitation the other day. You know, the event invitation you shared with me an a lot...reactions2comments
When I say "I'm good," even I am not sure if I'm being truthfulI’m writing this on the last day of September (though it’s possible you readers won’t see it for awhile after that since...reactions10comments
Giving ThanksWhen you’re mired in the thick of migraine, it can be difficult to find things to be grateful for. This month, Migraine.com...reactionscomments
Wishing I could give advice to myself before I was ever diagnosed with migraineI’ve had migraine disease for about twenty years now, but, like many people, my condition went undiagnosed for many years. During those...reactions19comments
Migraine Causes, Migraine TriggersMany people come to Migraine.com looking for information on migraine causes, but the search terminology can lead you astray. You’re probably looking...reactions1comment
“Migraine Brain” Part VI – Self-reflectionThis is the last of a six-part series on coping with “migraine brain”. If you have missed the earlier posts, start with...reactions5comments
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
