Nature: Migraine Friend or Foe?Being outside in nature has been a source of calm and renewal for my migraine brain, but I've also learned to take many precautions when I go outside due to... By Adriane Dellorco3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
This Supplement Cocktail Helped My Migraines!Last summer, I was hitting a breaking point with my migraines. I was getting them weekly - often several times a week. Not only that, they were so severe they... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Chronic Migraine Creates a Breeding Ground for More Health ChallengesI’ve had migraine for 45 years, the last 20 of them chronic, and yet I’m still learning how to manage this condition. Recently, I’ve experienced several incidents which illustrate how... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
How I Manage Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Chronic MigraineOne of the worst feelings is being so exhausted that my eyes hurt. Most of the time, when I feel this exhausted, I end up being unable to fall asleep... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments35 comments
How to Find a Good NeurologistI’ve been living with migraines since I was 7 years old. So, naturally, I’ve met with my fair share of neurologists over the years. I’ve also seen a lot of... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Migraine BeginningsI first started having migraine symptoms back in 1995/96. I had come back from Saudi Arabia. I did not know what was going on but was having mild migraine symptoms... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Connecting The Dots: Migraine or Comorbidity?I have seen several common threads when talking to people suffering from migraine disease. The most common one I see is that we all have comorbid conditions that complicate our... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dating with Migraine DiseaseIt is estimated that over 37 million Americans live with migraine. However, there is still stigma and misunderstanding regarding headache disease. Navigating dating and intimacy is challenging enough, but throwing... By LaQuinda McCoy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Chronic Migraine and New Abortive TrialThe muscles in my neck start to get too tight. As I roll my head in a circular motion to ease my neck muscles, I realize my jaw is clenched... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What If It Really Is Stress That’s Making You Sick?Migraines are debilitating. They hold me captive in a dark room until the pain and vomiting pass – sometimes hours and sometimes days later. For others, it can be weeks... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Am I Cured? Topiramate and My MigrainesAfter my migraines changed significantly after a bout with COVID, a change in my stress levels, and possibly just my hormones as I’m getting older (don’t say it’s perimenopause, I’m... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Ways My Pets Help Me Through A MigraineI’m a dog person. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a dog friend to keep me company. When I was 5 years old, my big red Irish Setter... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
To Push Through or Not...THAT is the Migraine Question!One of the greatest challenges that many of us face when living with a chronic disease like migraine is figuring out when to “push through” and when to stop. I... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Neurological Domino EffectGrowing up, I never really paid attention to my neurological woes. I never even really felt different until either a friend, or my parents, would approach me, and say that... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Alcohol Consumption a Trigger for Migraine?When I was younger, I had a more robust social life. Part of that included going out with friends and consuming some alcoholic beverages. It was a bonding experience for... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
A Community Member's Awareness-Raising HandoutsI chatted with Migraine.com community member Holly Hall, who has been living with migraine for as long as she can recall, which became chronic over a dozen years ago. Constant... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Seeing a Neurologist Made Me So Happy I Could CryAfter a string of bad doctor’s appointments and failed treatment options, I finally got a referral to my local hospital system’s neurology department. After the long wait, my appointment day... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Vacation Planning StressorVacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing. Though when you are living with chronic health conditions, those vacations can be stressful. I am a creature of habit. I have... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Grief Triggering MigraineWe all experience some kind of grief and remorse at some point in our lives. No one escapes from this misery. This is usually unexpected also, which means you can... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What Can You Do When Migraine Impacts Your Career?The impact of migraine disease on your life varies from person to person. Whether your migraine is episodic or chronic is another essential factor to consider. Let’s add the complication... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments