Want more attention to be paid to migraine? Start by sharing your story.Early in the morning on June first, I was stumbling about a hotel room in Washington, D.C., trying to get dressed and...reactions8comments
Where I Turn for Online SupportMany of the people visiting Migraine.com are new to the online migraine community. Thankfully, I feel as if where they’re starting—this website...reactions3comments
"We're dealing with two different illnesses"Last week I got the pleasure—at last!—of meeting some of my longtime blogger friends. Most of the faces were familiar since I’ve...reactions29comments
YOU are your healthcare provider.Sometimes people write to me about how lost they feel when coping with migraine, how unarmed and uneducated they are. Friends who...reactions8comments
So so tiredSo so tired. All I can do is chalk it up to the changing of the seasons and perhaps a hint of...reactions10comments
What Do Female Hormones Have to Do with Pain & Pain Medications?We've known for a long time that women and men experience pain differently and that women experience certain pain conditions like migraine...reactions7comments
Aspartame, a Potential Migraine TriggerAspartame is found in over 6,000 food products as well as in carbonated/non-carbonated beverages that contain artificial sweeteners, including diet soft drinks...reactions6comments
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...reactions26comments
What Do You Crave?Food cravings and migraine often go hand in hand. Cravings frequently occur during the first "prodrome" phase of a migraine, preceding the...reactions13comments
Update on My NTI Device for TMJ DiscomfortA few months ago, I had been fitted for an NTI device, a retainer-like contraption that fits over your teeth and helps...reactions21comments
Post-ICU Migraine Crisis: My Stay in the Hospital and AfterIf you happened to miss Part 1 of 2 in this series, click here to see what you've missed so far: [Again...reactionscomments
Expert Answer: Blood Platelet Count & MigrainesQuestion: What does blood platelet count have to do with Migraine? Platelets are indeed involved in the development of migraine. They tend...reactions14comments
The Ins and Outs of Intractable MigraineWhat It Is: Intractable migraine, also called refractory migraine and/or status migrainosus, is the medical term used to describe a persistent migraine...reactions28comments
Foods Implicated in MigrainesThere are over 37 million people in the U.S. who suffer from migraines. For some individuals, food is a major contributor. Note:...reactions13comments
It’s Getting Hot in Here (So Hot)Does anyone else feel a slight increase in body temperature when a migraine has set in (or while it's beginning to set...reactions53comments
Weird migraine symptom: a deep sense of forebodingWe all seem to have an eclectic assortment of prodrome symptoms, signs that a migraine attack is moving in. I have migraine...reactions22comments
My Sedentary MigrainesWorking from home has become such a blessing. Ever since March of 2020, when the world shut down and we all found...reactions2comments
Social Media and Migraine StigmaFacebook, Instagram, Twitter. All great ways to connect with friends. To show what you enjoy in life and who you enjoy doing...reactions44comments
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
Migraine Preventives: Where to Start?Whether you’ve never taken a >migraine preventive or have tried many, choosing which one to try next can be daunting. A great...reactions8comments
