Invisible Illness, Invisible PersonHaving an invisible illness sometimes feels like being an invisible person. This happens in so many ways: None of the people who've...reactions6comments
Believing the lieWe’ve all heard it. Migraine is NOT just a headache. There are so many other symptoms we have to deal with. Sometimes...reactions18comments
Can Having a Purpose in Life Protect You From Pain?Purposeful people live longer; that’s the takeaway from a recent study based on data taken from a longitudinal sample that followed 7,108...reactions3comments
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
13 Things People With Migraine DO Want to HearIf you’ve read what not to say to someone with migraine, you may be wondering if there is anything left that you...reactions7comments
“Migraine Brain” Part II – working memory deficitsIn Treating "Migraine Brain" , I introduced the idea of using mental health strategies to compensate for memory and focus problems brought on by...reactions8comments
When nausea isn’t a migraine symptomIt is tempting to blame every new symptom on migraine, especially if it is a known symptom of migraine. Take nausea, for...reactions1comment
4 Summertime Triggers and Their Migraine-Friendly AlternativesSummertime can be a nice time of year, but it also comes with some potential migraine triggers. Sunscreen is a major trigger...reactions17comments
Muscle Weakness During the Postdrome Stage of MigraineMigraine postdrome can last many hours (sometimes over a day!), and boy, oh boy, have I been feeling that lately. In the...reactions8comments
"You're Doing Everything Right"“You’re doing everything right.” My friend Kate wrote that to me in a card when my migraines were at their very worst...reactions7comments
You can wish away one migraine trigger: what will you choose?I am your fairy godmother, and I am here to grant you just one wish. Now before you let your thoughts get...reactions18comments
Frustrations in the ERI don’t know if it’s a good thing or a bad thing when the doctors and nurses in the ER start to...reactions13comments
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
Five Tips for Traveling with Chronic MigraineSummertime is traveling time for many of us. Unfortunately, travel and chronic migraine don’t often mix. Make the most of your trip...reactions4comments
Migraine management confidence boostersBefore I had to quit working due to headache disorders, I discovered the need for creative ways to manage migraine. As a...reactions6comments
10 Ways Migraine is Not “Just a Headache”Migraine is a neurological disorder that’s largely inherited, and migraine attacks are terribly painful and often disabling. Sadly, though, migraine is frequently...reactions13comments
Unusual Migraine Symptoms: Earaches, Ear PainDo your ears ever hurt or burn like you have an earache? Does the pain come and go, but never lasts very...reactions82comments
Will Botox Work For You? New Study May Provide a ClueEver since 2010, when the FDA approved Botox for the treatment of chronic migraine, migraineurs and/or our doctors have been eager to...reactions19comments
Our Best AdviceIn honor of Migraine Awareness month (#MHAM) last month, I asked my fellow patient advocates here at Migraine.com what their best advice...reactions1comment
Early Signs and Symptoms of a Migraine AttackAs we know, people with migraine experience a vast number of symptoms during a migraine attack, and every person's experience is unique...reactions107comments
