The Language of Migraine: What We Say Makes a DifferenceMigraine is complex, which makes defining and describing our relationships with it challenging. It is important to use terms that accurately reflect...reactions2comments
How to Avoid Migraine in the Kitchen + A Migraine-Free RecipeA lifetime of migraine led me to look under every stone for potential triggers. I felt like a detective. Many clues led...reactions21comments
Managing Your Medical Records: Importance and AdviceBinders, page dividers, word documents…oh my! My medical records took over my life not too long ago. Maintaining personal medical records is...reactions2comments
Is Migraine Disease in My Family's Genes?A quick Google search of this question returns millions of results in under a second. I knew from my personal experience that...reactionscomments
A Letter to Those New to MigraineDear friend, I heard you've been dealing with migraine attacks and symptoms for the first time. It can be a tricky disease...reactionscomments
Confusing Term: Cluster MigraineI live with both cluster headache and migraine disease and they are two completely different things. The term “cluster migraine” is still...reactions11comments
From Childhood to Adulthood: A Journey Through Decades of Migraine AttacksIt’s been about 35 years that I’ve lived with migraine. My first attack was in elementary school when the teacher – and...reactionscomments
Yes, Migraine IS a DisabilityMigraine disease is one of the 20 most disabling medical illnesses in the world and the 12 most disabling disorder in the...reactions74comments
Three of My Wackiest Migraine TriggersOver the years, I’ve become my own migraine detective. I do my best to follow the clues my body leaves in order...reactions47comments
Can The Right Pillow Help Curb Migraines?My migraines almost always seem to have a cervicogenic source - meaning they are related to issues/pain in my neck (and jaw)...reactions56comments
Finding What Preventive Treatments Work UnintentionallyWithin the journey to manage ongoing (chronic) migraine, sometimes unexpected discoveries occur. I had one such discovery when my normal regimen of...reactionscomments
Migraine Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
I Just Got Diagnosed With Migraine, Now What?Sometimes the diagnostic journey has many twists and turns. Other times, it is simple. When I was diagnosed with migraine it wasn’t...reactionscomments
To Supplement Treatments or Not?For a long time, I was on the same preventative migraine medication - Qulipta. And I knew it was working at least...reactions2comments
Depakote Infusion for MigraineAfter trying several as needed, monthly, and daily medications to try to break my cycle of chronic migraine attacks, my neurologist told...reactions2comments
Transient Aphasia: A Journey from the First Time to the PresentTransient aphasia is a migraine symptom that hit me like a brick wall out of nowhere. Over the last several years, I...reactions20comments
The Power of a PetIt is a given that our pets can help us navigate the challenging terrain of migraine. They provide comfort and distraction when...reactions36comments
The Difficulty of Conversing During a Migraine AttackThough personality assessments have me riding the line between introvert and extrovert, most people who know me will tell you that, without...reactions330comments
Migraine HacksWhen a migraine attack is in full swing, and the pain is overwhelming, finding relief can feel impossible. Here are some migraine...reactions14comments
The Messy Wake of Destruction a Migraine Can Leave BehindHas this ever happened to you? You emerge from a multi-day migraine, finally able to leave your bedroom, finally able to even...reactions64comments
