The Significance of Migraine & Headache Disorders
How has living with migraine or a headache disorder impacted you over the past 10 years? What should others who are new to migraine or are looking for support know about living with migraine or a headache disorder?
Had my first migraine in a long time last night. Silence and darkness are my only relief.
I never thought of myself as chronically ill until
I just read your post. I am chronically ill. You just lifted a weight off my shoulders when you said 'no one plans on becoming chronically ill"
Thank you so much as I have tears running down my face. Finally some kind of answerThank you for your kind words. I didn't mean to make you cry even tears of relief! I can tell you when I accepted being chronically ill (doesn't mean giving up) I felt a bit of relief as well. We're in good company!!
Wishing you a low pain day, Nancy Harris Bonk, Patient Advocate/Moderator
I tend to wake up with migraines and it is often unexpected and can really disrupt my day. I do find that maintaining healthy eating practices (especially limiting sugar) and exercising keeps them limited in number!
… I’m right there with you on the insurance train. I’m currently working on a procedure denial (appeal) which lists the definition of migraine! Omg … Like I don’t know what a migraine is! Wish I could write the appeal based on the author’s grammar and assumptions … I’d win, hands down.
Forgive my rant, ms ajar2112 … I hope your pain level is declining as I type ❣️Ugh- that is SO frustrating. So sorry you are having to deal with that insurance mess. It really is ridiculous that we have to fight for coverage of a condition that is experienced by so many millions of people. And what a challenge to make those of us who are living with a complex neurological condition jump through endless paperwork hoops to defend our need for coverage! With you! Warmly- Holly migraine.com team.
Keeping track of triggers and symptoms through an app (or however else works for you) can help get a better handle on your migraines.
Mine have lessened over the years as I've cleaned up my diet and cleaning & beauty products but as I am nearing menopause seems hormones like to trigger them more often.
, yes, pretty well. Thank you. Just taking it easy. Have a beautiful weekend, dear! thank you so much!! You as well. I hope tomorrow is just as easy, as today was for you. (Tonya, team member).
