Migraine AbsurditiesLaughing at the absurd things I do because of migraine keeps me from crying about them. Here are some of the migraine absurdities that amuse me. Please share your own in...
What Not to Say to Someone with Chronic Migraine: A Note on "Prevention"I recently attended a coaching workshop for health and wellness coaches. The women I had the privilege to meet while there overflow with optimism and sincerity. They are helpers, encouragers,...
Migraine AbsurditiesLaughing at the absurd things I do because of migraine keeps me from crying about them. Here are some of the migraine absurdities that amuse me. Please share your own in...
What Not to Say to Someone with Chronic Migraine: A Note on "Prevention"I recently attended a coaching workshop for health and wellness coaches. The women I had the privilege to meet while there overflow with optimism and sincerity. They are helpers, encouragers,...
Migraine AbsurditiesLaughing at the absurd things I do because of migraine keeps me from crying about them. Here are some of the migraine absurdities that amuse me. Please share your own in...
What Not to Say to Someone with Chronic Migraine: A Note on "Prevention"I recently attended a coaching workshop for health and wellness coaches. The women I had the privilege to meet while there overflow with optimism and sincerity. They are helpers, encouragers,...
8 Reasons Not to Ignore Episodic MigrainePeople with episodic migraine receiving inadequate treatment are three times more likely to progress to having chronic migraine than those who have an effective treatment, according to the American Headache...
Dear Migraine…Dear Migraine, We’ve known each other for a long time now. Nearly 45 years, actually. We met when I was only five years old. I can barely remember meeting you...
IV Hydration Therapy: An Approach for Migraine TreatmentI was at a fundraiser recently and at the silent auction, I noticed a unique item: an IV Hydration Therapy Session. I’d never heard of the approach, but the description...
5 Ways to Describe Migraines to a Person Who Doesn't Have ThemFor those who have experienced migraine pain, I can say, “I have chronic migraines,” and there’s no further explanation needed. An instant recognition happens between us and that person understands...
Images of an Invisible IllnessMigraines are often referred to as an invisible illness. We Migraineurs master the art of hiding our pain to others. For those who know us well, one look at our...
Spoons, and How to Start a Good ConversationBefore you begin reading this article, do you need an explanation of the spoon theory? Click here to learn more. I have a patient with severe chronic migraine who I...
Vertigo, My Newest CompanionOkay...so, companion is not the best characterization. I should say Vertigo, my new nauseating, clingy associate. Yes...that sounds a bit more true. I am sad to say that, unfortunately, I've...