What I Learned About My Migraines Beyond MedicationFor a long time, I lived with migraines that seemed to appear without a clear reason. Like many people, I was advised...reactionscomments
My Chronic Migraine and ComorbiditiesThere have been many comorbid conditions tied to chronic migraine over the years. Most individuals I have encountered through work with various...reactions31comments
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...reactions27comments
Spoons, and How to Start a Good ConversationBefore you begin reading this article, do you need an explanation of the spoon theory? I have a patient with severe chronic...reactions25comments
3 Strange Things That Ease My Migraine PainI try not to take the coping tools I use for migraine for granted. In addition to medications, lifestyle adjustments, and other...reactions125comments
Prodrome, It’s Just the BeginningProdrome is the first stage of symptoms for a migraine attack. It can start hours or even days before the attack begins...reactions44comments
Have You Ever Felt Trapped in a Migraine?There are many times I feel bored during a migraine attack. There are so many other things I’d rather be doing with...reactionscomments
Migraine Advocacy Through the Eyes of Nancy Harris BonkMigraine advocacy can mean many things. It can range from positive self-talk about the disease (seriously, I think this may be the...reactionscomments
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...reactions105comments
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...reactions74comments
When You Disagree with Your NeurologistI don’t like confrontation. Honestly, I’ve avoided having “crucial conversations” in all areas of my life. I want everyone to get along...reactions23comments
Under Attack: Navigating the Anxiety of Living with MigraineIsn't it interesting how migraine flare-ups are referred to as "attacks"? This word, which is associated with war, brutality, and aggression, is...reactions20comments
How to Prepare for the Next Migraine AttackEver have a plan? Ever have that plan get ripped to shreds? I know you do, because if you are reading this, you probably...reactions3comments
How to Navigate a Workplace Migraine AttackWhen a migraine strikes at work, I immediately go into planning mode. What absolutely has to get done before I can wrap...reactions21comments
I'm Done Apologizing for MigraineIn previous years, when I felt pressured to take part in an activity that I knew would trigger a migraine, I did...reactions16comments
When One Doctor Doesn’t Cut It: Building Your Migraine Care TeamI remember when going to the doctor meant seeing one person who handled everything. You had a cold, a sprained ankle, a...reactions2comments
Appealing A Disability RejectionHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us...reactions25comments
Private and Social Security Disability: What I Wish I Knew Before I Got CoverageFor many of us with chronic migraine, accessing disability coverage seems a worthy goal to make life easier. And in many cases...reactions24comments
Why Do I Pretend To Be Well?I caught myself tuning out of a pleasant conversation with a coworker recently, wherein we were discussing our evening plans and checking...reactions143comments
6 Simple Ways to Help Prevent Migraine AttacksDo you take measures to help prevent migraine on days that you know will be more demanding than usual? We know that...reactions18comments
