The satisfaction of an obvious injuryThis past November, I took a huge, embarrassing spill in front of a local restaurant. I’d gone to a local BBQ spot to pick up a yummy meal for Jim... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
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 have been added to some lists. Whatever's on... By Kerrie Smyres5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 ago to the day. In it I describe... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 foods, then test to see which foods are... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Comforting TVLike anyone in this world, I have times when I need to seek comfort. I’m an affectionate person, and nothing beats a hug from my family or Jim or a... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
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. Unfortunately, individual triggers can be elusive. Figuring out... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
ClumsinessThough I have been known to have (very) occasional moments of grace, I am not usually described as “graceful.” In fact, if we were to create a scale where 0... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments69 comments
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 fear that grips so many people before they... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 far as I know, CreditKarma dot com is... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 of ourselves. We may resolve to exercise more... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 between you and your partner. A lover who... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
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 terrible job of following one key bit of... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
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 a diary, opting instead to write long letters... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
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 you have tried a LOT of techniques to... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
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 of other friends. The party/show/gathering sounds like so... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 we roll out blog posts over time). I... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
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 readers have been sharing three good things that... By Kerrie Smyres5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 years, I did what I could to take... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
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 for why you had a migraine yesterday –... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
“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 the basics of Executive Skills. When this series... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments