Playing Defense Against Chronic MigraineWith chronic migraine, we frequently feel as if we are playing defense. Indeed, we can feel as if we are spending our days and lives chasing migraine pain and related...
When Insurance Stands in the Way of Your HealthcareI am fortunate to have health insurance. I realize that’s a blessing and a privilege. Some years it’s been covered by an employer, other years, I paid out of pocket...
Playing Defense Against Chronic MigraineWith chronic migraine, we frequently feel as if we are playing defense. Indeed, we can feel as if we are spending our days and lives chasing migraine pain and related...
When Insurance Stands in the Way of Your HealthcareI am fortunate to have health insurance. I realize that’s a blessing and a privilege. Some years it’s been covered by an employer, other years, I paid out of pocket...
Playing Defense Against Chronic MigraineWith chronic migraine, we frequently feel as if we are playing defense. Indeed, we can feel as if we are spending our days and lives chasing migraine pain and related...
When Insurance Stands in the Way of Your HealthcareI am fortunate to have health insurance. I realize that’s a blessing and a privilege. Some years it’s been covered by an employer, other years, I paid out of pocket...
3 Ways to Appeal Insurance Denials for Prescription Refills“Your insurance provider will not cover your prescription refill.” It’s a phrase nearly every person with chronic pain or a headache disorder fears; maybe it’s a phone call, a pharmacy...
Are You on the Right Migraine Medication?I’m 43 years old and have been getting migraines since childhood. Over the years, I've worked closely with my neurologist and made significant changes to my diet and lifestyle, all...
The Cost of Wellness - Affording the CGRPsThose who are experiencing wellness for the first time in years because of the CGRP medications may be feeling as if they are living on borrowed time. This is due...
When a Medication Stops Working or Its Efficacy FadesA huge part of life with migraine is finding an effective treatment strategy that results in relief. It can take years to discover the perfect balance of preventatives and rescue...
The Demanding Cycle of Trying New TreatmentsThere is a demanding multi-stage cycle involved in trying new treatments. It is a complex, time-consuming, and depleting process. I've found that there are 7 stages involved in this cycle:...
Treatment Gaps and Changes: How Do We Manage Them?What is a treatment gap, and how do we manage them when they occur? Treatment gaps occur when a person needs or will benefit from treatment but can not receive...
5 Tips for Questioning Your Doctors About Migraine TreatmentsIn the chronic illness community, we talk a lot about how to be empowered patients who work as partners with our healthcare providers to make the very best decisions about...
Redefining My Chronic Migraine Treatment ExpectationsThose of us living with migraine are desperate for relief. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease. That said, over the years, more and more treatments have been created...
