It is more blessed to giveSometimes I take my migraine knowledge for granted. Not too many years ago, I was the one searching for answers. In a random twist of fate, I stumbled into the... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I Know a Migraine Attack is Coming on When...Without a visual aura, it can be hard to tell when a migraine attack is coming on. These symptoms let me know what’s on the way before the pain hits... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments146 comments
An open letter to Chronic Migraine, the world’s most annoying insectLike an annoying insect circling relentlessly- you come back again and again. Wearing me down. I swat into the air, at first absent-mindedly and then, as you continue to come... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
When Friends Don’t Get ItMost of us with migraine have been there: you tell a friend you have to cancel and they make a big deal out of it. Maybe they don’t do anything... By Anna Eidt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Movement Disorders and MigrainesLast year, I started to notice that as I was falling asleep, my body would contract, twitch or move on its own. It was not just limited to my legs... By Katie M. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments40 comments
Woman in Idaho Starts Worldwide Migraine Fundraiser Event to be Held in AprilKatie Janquart knows firsthand how migraines can affect someone. She remembers having headaches her whole life, but when she was a teen they turned into a daily event. She finally... By Lisa Robin Benson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What are your "go to" essentials that bring you comfort during a migraine?You've commented and we’ve listened! We asked both our Facebook and Migraine.com community to respond after reading the article titled, "A List & Call for Creature Comforts", what have you discovered... By Joanna Bodner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
What Animal is Your Migraine?Let's face it, life with migraine isn't easy. Our plans change when the uninvited pain shows up, we search for years or decades to find the right doctor, and often... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Guilty pleasuresSo I have this “thing” about purple. It’s almost a superstition. For about five years now, I have insisted on at least one purple room in the house. This time... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Why Am I So Tired On My Days Off?I have a little chicken-or-the-egg situation that keeps popping up again and am hoping you’ll weigh in with your own experiences. While I have made a habit of taking Sundays... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
When completing a tiny task makes you feel totally victoriousIn October, I had such a rough bout with migraine. In fact, it’s been a tough fall*, and I’m looking forward to a respite from this bad health. I can’t... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Migraine is part of a larger familyRoughly half of those who meet clinical criteria for a migraine diagnosis have never talked to a doctor about their symptoms. I’m not referring to those of us who have... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 a lot. Maybe you’ve even said it. I... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Get Involved: CDC Opens Comments for New Opioid GuidelinesThe Center for Disease Control is taking public comments until January 13 about their guidelines on opioid prescribing. While the majority of the guidelines are targeted at general practitioner who... By Katie M. Golden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
What is a "real" migraine?This topic comes up a lot. In fact, it got started at our house over Thanksgiving weekend when my husband got a migraine attack. At first he couldn’t concentrate or focus... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
You Are Beautifully MadeI’m a very optimistic person, rarely suffering from the “oh, woe is me,” attitude. Although, I could easily fall into that trap. While I’m usually positive, I curse my body... By Katie M. Golden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Migraine Treatment Series: Oral and Topical MagnesiumI have taken magnesium for migraine prevention on and off for many years. This time last year, I saw my neurologist, who was upset by the increased frequency of my... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments50 comments
Winter MigraineWhen it arrives, the air thickens. Lumbering and heavy, Winter Migraine moves slowly, blocking out light and siphoning oxygen from the room. Once in the darkness, Winter Migraine envelopes me... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
No Cost of Living Adjustments for SSDI in 2016In 2016, there will be no Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) given to recipients of Social Security, including Disabled beneficiaries. Since the bill was enacted in 1975, the annual increase... By Katie M. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Everybody is an expertHave you ever noticed that everyone else has all the answers to “get rid” of your migraines? This is true even if you have a great headache specialist. You might... By tammy-lrome4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments