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...reactions20comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions69comments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions41comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions16comments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions42comments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactionscomments
