Chronic Migraine and Pain ManagementSpeaking as a caregiver for someone who has suffered about 10 years living with chronic migraine, I have seen actions, or more to the point, inaction from more doctors than...Bookmark for later
Counting PillsI know I can’t be the only one out there who’s doing it. Several times a month, I check my supply of rescue medications to be sure I have enough...Bookmark for later
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with migraines can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people experience “breakthrough” pain. This is pain that cannot be...Bookmark for later
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to navigate...Bookmark for later
The Pain Scale PredicamentAsk any person who deals with pain how they feel about the 0-10 pain scale commonly used in doctor's offices and hospitals, and you will likely get a very colorful...Bookmark for later
Migraine Treatment Experiences: Behavioral Pain ManagementIt was just as I reached the end of the options for things to try to prevent my chronic migraine attacks that the best opportunity for living a quality life...Bookmark for later
Pain Behaviors Can Perpetuate StigmaPain behaviors are all the things people naturally do when in pain. Yet these very legitimate behaviors are some of the excuses people use to blame patients and accuse them...Bookmark for later
