The Ugly Truth: Poop Issues and Migraine DiseaseLet’s talk about something not so charming, shall we? Let’s talk about the IBS and/or diarrhea that accompanies migraine disease for a...reactions35comments
Migraine, Allodynia, and Central SensitizationMigraines can be responsible for symptoms beyond headaches. But, sometimes, it is not clear how these other symptoms relate to migraines. One...reactions43comments
How to Wean Off Caffeine“Your brain is on fire and caffeine is gasoline.” My headache specialist said that to me five years ago. After two decades...reactions10comments
Non-Prescription Abortives“If she can take Excedrin and go back to work, then it’s not really a migraine.” I bet you’ve heard this one...reactions17comments
Expert Answer: Sensation of heat during migraine attackQuestion: Is it normal to feel “heat” at the location of my head pain during a migraine? I sometimes mistake it for...reactions36comments
Migraine Treatment Experiences: Crystal TherapyCrystal therapy is one of the lesser-used and possibly more controversial complementary therapies for migraine, but one I find quite interesting. Crystal...reactions94comments
Driving Miss KatieI remember how excited I was as a teenager to get my driver's license. Growing up in a small town, driving meant...reactions8comments
What Michele Bachmann has taught us about the politics of migraineReports that presidential candidate and Congressional representative Michele Bachmann has migraines has brought forth a tangled set of heady issues for people...reactions7comments
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
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...reactions29comments
Expert Answer: Can Migraines Be Caused by Fibroids?Uterine fibroids and migraine are both common in women, so it is common for someone to have both problems. Additionally, both are...reactionscomments
Longest, Most Resistant Attack in Quite A WhileEarly Thursday evening, my brain started to fluctuate between pre-migraine mode and healthy mode. As I sat on the phone with my...reactionscomments
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
Puffy Eyes And The Changing Face Of MigraineAfter a relatively good week, I woke up with a migraine today. My head felt totally stuffed up and snotty, and I...reactions26comments
Outsmarting Triptan PackagingWhen migraine makes you clumsy or reduces the strength of your grip, opening triptan packaging can be unbelievably frustrating. Some people keep...reactions20comments
Stress & Let-Down MigrainesAre any of these scenarios familiar to you? Let-down migraine attacks are a story many migraineurs can tell. While stress is often...reactions12comments
Even informal mindfulness practice can help migraineursWhile I and many of you rely on abortive meds to kick a migraine to the curb once it shows up, daily...reactions4comments
The face of rejectionThat's me, all right. With renewed hope and energy, I applied for an insurance plan yet again a few weeks back. Last...reactions3comments
My Chronic Migraine AdvocateI spent a couple of years attempting to have my chronic migraines treated before I ever ‘met’ somebody else with chronic migraines...reactionscomments
ClumsinessThough I have been known to have (very) occasional moments of grace, I am not usually described as “graceful.” In fact, if...reactions70comments
