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
Migraines in WinterWinter is not my favorite time of year. It’s cold and dark. The days are short, and the months feel so long. It’s easy to feel more isolated, alone, and... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Propranolol is Not the Right Fit for My MigrainesThis doctor’s appointment was not going well. I needed to talk to her about my current migraine medication regime. I’d had a change in my migraine symptoms. I used to... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
I Just Want to Be NormalI know that there’s no such thing as “normal,” but my definition of it, is a life without migraines. Sounds kind of nice, wouldn’t you agree? Normal is being able... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Nerve Block Injections to Treat My Chronic PainI recently started seeing a pain specialist for my chronic migraine and chronic back pain. While I have tried almost everything for my migraine pain, there is still a lot... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Migraine: The Gift That Keeps On Giving!I often look at migraine as a gift that keeps on giving! Not to be overly fatalistic or negative, but truly, if you live with migraine, have you ever wondered... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Hormones: The Silent TriggerIf you’ve read my previous posts, then you know I’ve had great success in reducing migraines by changing my diet. I’ve found relief and freedom from unpredictable, debilitating migraines by... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Trying Oral Preventives That Target CGRPAfter my migraine attacks got temporarily worse on an injectable CGRP medication a few years ago, I’ve been hesitant to try another one. My headache specialist urged me to because... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Alternative Gift Ideas to Give Loved Ones with MigraineThere are many holidays and celebrations in which people love to give gifts to those they care about. Many with migraine disease, though, cannot eat certain things like chocolate. Some... By Tonya Henry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is Crying Triggering My Migraine Attacks?There’s a popular saying that goes, “It’s the little things in life that matter most.” It’s one of those phrases that follows you from kiddom until adulthood, buried in your... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Organizing with Chronic MigraineLiving with chronic migraine affects everyday living in so many ways. One of these ways is when it comes to trying to organize your home. I am currently cleaning out... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
You’re Resting, You’re Not LazyI grew up busy. I was always doing some activity, whether it was at home or outside of the home. Even as a kid I looked at rest as being... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Missing a Dose of My SSRI Triggered a MigraineI couldn't believe it, but I was having an aura. I hadn’t had a migraine in years, and now, on a random February morning, I was getting an aura. I... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments