Migraines, Dehydration, and Staying HydratedStaying hydrated is important for everybody. Although hydration has extra importance for those who suffer from migraines. On one hand, dehydration can...reactions4comments
Soothing AssociationsIt might seem overly simplistic - but one of the most soothing things I do when I suffer from migraine head pain...reactionscomments
Getting Your Child the Migraine Help They Need at SchoolManaging migraine disorder in a school setting can be challenging for both children and their families. Here is a detailed, step-by-step guide...reactions1comment
Who Am I With Chronic Illness? Do I Still Matter?I must admit that I do have multiple chronic health conditions. I believe there is hardly a time in which something is...reactions2comments
Bacterial Meningitis and the Skull-Crushing Migraine That EnsuedI’ve struggled with migraines for most of my life. I’ve gone though periods of time where they were manageable, and there have...reactionscomments
A Different Migraine Than I've Ever ExperiencedMy usual migraines are fairly repetitive in nature. They typically start either in the evenings when I’m overtired or I wake up...reactionscomments
College Migraine Management: Self-Advocacy Steps for SuccessTransitioning to college can be challenging, especially for students managing migraine. Here’s a step-by-step guide we made in collaboration with Migraine at...reactionscomments
Parenting Through the Guilt: Are You a Migraine Mama?I am the mom of two sons and I live with chronic migraine. I know I'm part of a much larger community...reactions11comments
504 vs IEP: What Are They and Which One Do I Need?If your child’s migraine attacks are interfering with their ability to attend and succeed in school, you are entitled to request accommodations...reactions1comment
How I Cool Down During Summer With MigraineI don’t know if any other community members experience more migraines in the summer as I do, but I thought I’d share...reactions38comments
The Reality of Parenting with Chronic MigraineI was lucky enough to get a break from migraines during my first pregnancy, in between kids, and most of the way...reactions2comments
An Inside Look at When a Migraine HitsWhen I first started getting migraines, I did not know what was happening. I was around 20 years old and knew nothing...reactionscomments
Review of New Cluster Headache Book: Psychedelic OutlawsDr. Joanna Kempner shares her knowledge freely and without condescension, throwing in witty quips as she talks. It’s clear she’s a college...reactions1comment
My Most Random Migraine TriggerI was seven when I had my first migraine attack. I'm now 44 years old. So, I've lived with migraine most of...reactionscomments
The Emotional Roller Coaster Ride From Chronic To Episodic and Back AgainIf given the option to have pain every day or just a few times a week, most people would probably choose the...reactions9comments
A New Low: Migraine Causes Hair Loss And Tooth DecayMigraine takes and takes and takes! As if navigating severe pain and complex neurological symptoms weren’t enough, we might also have our...reactions113comments
How Long Does A Migraine Attack Last?“How long is this migraine going to last?" That is a question I think anyone who has experienced migraine attacks has asked...reactions12comments
Migraine: A Full-Time JobManaging my life with chronic health conditions, such as chronic migraine, has become a full-time job. Between medications and doctor appointments, a...reactionscomments
The Anxiety of Switching Effective Migraine TreatmentsI have lived with migraines for most of my life. For some number of years, they were infrequent, and I generally dealt...reactionscomments
Paying the Migraine Toll after a Long, Busy WeekI had a really long week. My stress levels were high because I’m in the process of trying to get a more...reactionscomments