5 Things to Bring to Your First Headache Specialist AppointmentYour first meeting with your neurologist or headache specialist is a high-pressure situation. You have a lot of medical history and information...reactions2comments
Uncovering How Migraine Began in Our FamilyMigraine disease runs deep in our family. As a child, I remember my mother, sister, and grandmother having 'bad headaches' that caused...reactionscomments
My Personal Experience with Migraine SupplementsI see a functional medicine practitioner about once or twice a year. She doesn't direct all my healthcare decisions; I see a...reactionscomments
When Normal Tests Results Really Aren’t NormalHave you reported symptoms to a doctor, they run some labs or other tests, and the results are normal? This happened to...reactionscomments
Disability: Waiting for a DecisionIn 2017, I received my initial approval for disability. Unfortunately, I am currently under a regularly scheduled reevaluation. From my understanding, this...reactions2comments
When to Go to the Emergency Room for MigraineMigraine affects an estimated 14 to 15 percent of the world's population. It is a leading reason why people decide to go...reactions17comments
Influenced to Try a Face Massager for MigraineI got influenced. Social media has my number and got me good. I’d been feeling frustrated by my current healthcare team and...reactionscomments
Cold vs Hot Therapy for Migraine: Which One Are You?You always remember the firsts: The first time you ride your bike or the first (and last) time you try bleu cheese...reactions126comments
Music & Migraines: Tips For Enjoying Live MusicHeading out on the town to see a band play a loud concert, in a brightly lit music venue full of smells...reactions2comments
Hormones, Miscarriages, & MigrainesMy migraines tend to follow patterns. The ones triggered by the weather are often easier to abort, last less time, and have...reactions2comments
I Thought I Understood Migraine Disease Until It Happened to Me I can count on the slow, dull drumming of a migraine attack like the beating of a heart beneath my floorboards. The...reactions12comments
Migraine vs Cluster Headaches: What’s the Difference?I experience two primary headache disorders: migraine and trigeminal autonomic cephalgia (TAC). My migraine started developing when I was 10. I developed cluster...reactions49comments
Is Vyepti Raising My Blood Sugar?I am one of the lucky people to have found a combination therapy regimen that manages my chronic migraine well enough to...reactions2comments
Finding Your Footing with Migraine TreatmentMigraine can be confusing and the treatment options can be as well. How did you get more familiar with the options and...reactionscomments
Where Can I Learn More About Life With Migraine Disease?Migraine is one of the world’s most common health conditions and its most common neurological disease, yet it's still so misunderstood. Understanding...reactionscomments
What Happens When We Change the Treatment Goal Line?“I found this one special pill and it completely stopped my migraine attacks!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen...reactions14comments
The Demanding Cycle of Trying New TreatmentsThere is a demanding multi-stage cycle involved in trying new treatments. It is a complex, time-consuming, and depleting process. I've found that...reactions20comments
Preparing to Switch Migraine Providers While in an Active Migraine CycleI recently had to switch my migraine care providers because I was experiencing one of my worst migraine attacks. It felt like...reactionscomments
Managing Weather-Related MigraineFinding ways to manage the triggers, symptoms, and general uneasiness that stems from migraine disease can be challenging. We all have unique...reactions55comments
The Below the Surface Benefits of Staying HydratedThe idea that drinking a glass of water can help you to better manage migraine can be a sensitive topic. It can...reactions5comments
