Living with Migraine

When I first heard of mindfulness, I thought it was some woo-woo made-up wishful thinking activity. Or worse, woo-woo made up wishful thinking which required you to sit still and...

A 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...

When it comes to discussing migraines, it is the physical symptoms that tend to be the focus. In my 15 years of living with chronic migraine, this is the first...

Whether you are a chronic illness patient or someone who just has a Type A personality, I feel organization is important. There are a lot of advantages to keeping detailed...

Back in my early twenties, I would get frequent headaches, which led to several ER trips. I dreaded the long wait time and the constant noises adding to my already...

Driving an automobile is a privilege and a big goal for many people. As a teen, I couldn’t wait to get behind the wheel and experience the freedom and independence...

I went to see comedian Bobcat Goldthwait and he did a whole bit about his rose colored glasses. He sometimes wears red tinted glasses as a fashion statement and says...

Managing migraine is a full-time job in itself. Between the doctor’s appointments, endless calls to insurance, trips to the pharmacy, and of course the countless days of pain and other...

How is life treating you? Are you a student in college student working a job? Are you a mom or dad, that is taking care of the family? Maybe you...

Navigating your care plan in today's healthcare system is a frustrating task. If you live with multiple conditions, that adds layers atop a precarious stack of medical records. Many medical...

I got my first migraine as early as seven years old. I was in elementary school with a debilitating migraine that had me vomiting to the point of dehydration –...

Let’s all think about our migraine journey. Are you someone who has been dealing with migraines for years? Are you feeling that no treatments are working? Do you try to...

Multi-day migraine attacks are exhausting. Paralyzed with pain, we watch life go by without us. We miss work and family commitments, and watch the laundry pile up, without sufficient energy...

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...

I have always suffered from photophobia, with and without a migraine attack. The research I have done on photophobia is extensive. Despite this, I have become very aware of blue...

I was diagnosed with migraine in elementary school - more than 35 years ago. So, I'm no stranger to the relentless and sometimes unpredictable pain and vomiting. Over the years...

I recently endured a different type of migraine than I’d ever experienced. In addition to the throbbing pain in the back of my head (which was skull-crushing), I experienced brain...

The Migraine-Friendly Holiday Gift Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! 'Tis the season for a giveaway! For people living with migraine, the holidays can be challenging for...

Many people are afraid of flying. Most worry the plane will crash, and they won’t make it home. My fear is more specific. The rapid elevation change triggers a cluster...

We all must live somewhere. When I was younger, I never thought about healthcare dictating where I would live. I have been in central Texas for over 20 years and...