Managing Mood Changes or Suicidal Ideation as a Medication Side EffectA handful of migraine preventive medications have a slight risk of mood changes, including depression and even suicidal ideation, as a potential side effect. Even though the risk of experiencing... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Migraine and Chronic Back PainI am in the process of renewing my social security disability. As part of this process, I had to see a doctor that they chose. During this appointment, the doctor... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments67 comments
How Trigger Stacking Affects My MigrainesWhile doing some reading on dog training, I came across an interesting term called trigger stacking. It refers to the process of small stressors adding up and overwhelming the dog... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
My Book Review: "The End of Migraines: 150 Ways to Stop Your Pain"I read the book The End of Migraines: 150 Ways to Stop Your Pain by Alexander Mauskop, MD. What did I think of it? Did it help me better understand... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Chronic Migraine Does Not Mean We Are Weak Or Less ThanChronic migraine brings us to our knees regularly. Quite literally, many of us find ourselves on our knees, getting sick to our stomachs, and begging for mercy from the severe... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
Take a Migraine BreakWe know that spending long hours at a desk isn’t helpful or productive for our health. Yet, in the reality of our daily lives, it’s easy to get lost in... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Don’t Judge Me by My Mobility AidsI have chronic migraine and suffer from severe vertigo on and off. It was actually vertigo that led to the migraine diagnosis many years ago. I guess I must be... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Knee Surgery, Migraine, and OpioidsFor as long as I can remember, there has been a debate over the use of opioids for those with migraine. Obviously, this means that some people believe opioids can... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
A Migraine Free New YearI love New Year’s Resolutions. I love fresh starts. I love setting goals. What I don’t love is the pressure or expectation that you must do everything perfectly from this... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
My Live Account of MigraineHere are my live thoughts as I succumbed to a migraine attack yesterday. I’ve always wanted to be able to look back and get a feeling of what it was... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine Cycles: The Good, The Bad, and The UGLY (Part 3)There are many factors that feed the beast I call migraine disease. Migraine is a very personal and individualistic neurological disease. I must remember this from time to time because... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Headache Specialist's Greatest Gift: HopeAn excellent healthcare provider goes beyond caring for your physical health to provide emotional support as well. In this video, I share the power of hope that my now-retired headache... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Long Hair With Migraine DiseaseI have long hair. I have a love/hate relationship with it, though. Having long hair does cause my head to hurt and leads to migraines on some days. My hair... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
5 Ways Yoga Can Help MigraineHave you ever rolled your eyes when some well-meaning stranger suggested that you practice yoga to cure your migraine? Well, you're definitely not alone. But there might be a kernel... By Adriane Dellorco3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Journal Prompts for Chronic PainLiving with chronic pain is hard. It’s especially hard when those around us don’t fully understand the depths or the reality of it. #morethanjustaheadache. As a result, we’re adding frustration... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Redefining My Chronic Migraine Treatment ExpectationsThose of us living with migraine are desperate for relief. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease. That said, over the years, more and more treatments have been created... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments39 comments
Migraine Cycles: The Good, the BAD, & the Ugly (Part 2)Everyone has bad days. As someone who lives with chronic conditions, including migraine disease, a bad day may look different for us. I have a few things that can cause... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Clusterbusters: The Importance of HopeAfter two years of meeting virtually, Clusterbusters had an in-person conference. My brain was full of questions and concerns about traveling, meeting others, and fitting in. However, all of that... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making the Most of Your 15 Minute AppointmentsWhen I first got migraine, I had a lot of questions. I wanted a clear diagnosis. I wanted a clear plan. I wanted a future clear of migraine. I didn’t... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Chronic Migraine, Mental Health, and Invisible Illness StigmaMental health illnesses are commonly thought of as stigmatized conditions. Additionally, other conditions that face a lot of stigmatization are invisible illnesses. A large portion of society does not believe... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments