Presenteeism: Powering Through Our MigrainesPresenteeism is the state of a person being physically available for work, life, or whatever but not having the ability to be as productive since we are not fully functional... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Why Retreat to RetreatMigraine?Retreat. I have wanted to retreat from my own body — but why to RetreatMigraine? RetreatMigraine is an annual event that CHAMP (Coalition of Headache and Migraine Patients) holds for... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Was Sleeping a Migraine Trigger?I love sleeping. Since I was a little kid, I've loved sleeping late and staying cozy under the covers. As a teenager, dozing until the "crack of noon" was my... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments62 comments
In the Book of Chronic Migraine, Do All Roads Lead to Attacks?For many, chronic migraine means living with constant pain of varying gradations. While navigating a world full of triggers, this can quickly exacerbate that pain into a full-blown attack. We... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Migraine Trigger OverloadI love having a routine so much because a slight deviation can wreak havoc on my migraine health. I received a text from my little cousin, whom I basically raised... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Back-to-School MigrainesAre you counting down the days until the kids are back in school? Many parents crave that time when the kids are on the bus, and there is finally a... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Vestibular Rehab: Helpful for Vestibular MigraineAs I wrote about a few months before, I sporadically suffer from a rare form of migraine known as vestibular migraine. It means I was getting debilitating episodes of vertigo... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Repeat After Me: "Migraine Is Not My Fault"We are led to believe early on in our migraine journey - in imperceivable and pronounced ways, that we are to blame or at fault for migraine. Repeat after me:... By Holly Harding4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
When You Can't Swallow Migraine MedicationWhen I was a teen getting my first migraines, they were very textbook. I had the aura, the tingling numbness, and then the headache. If I could catch it early... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Opioids and Migraine: A Tough ConversationAt one of the seminars I attended at a recent American Headache Society Symposium, the question was posed, “Is There a Role for Opioids and Bultalbital-Containing Medications in the Treatment... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Self-Care: The Struggle is RealLiving with chronic migraine disease has taught me so many lessons. In general, life has many lessons to teach us, but I’ve found that some of the most challenging tasks... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
The Euphoria of a Migraine ReprieveLast night I felt well enough to drive for the first time in six weeks. I went less than a mile round-trip to the pharmacy and back—and I was thrilled... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Say It Isn't So: My Arsenal of Non-Migraine MedicationsIn the first part of this series, "Say It Isn't So: My Port-a-Cath Helps My Migraine?", I discussed how amazing it is to have things you've been prescribed for one... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine Irritability and AgitationAs someone who has lived with migraines most of my life, I'll be the first to admit that they have taken over my conscious thinking and even impacted my personality... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Migraines and Exercise: A Dance Worth LearningI love working out – kickboxing, yoga, pilates, and so much more. It boosts my mood. It gives me energy. It helps me feel better in my body during and... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Migraine and Herbal TeaThe world of herbal medicine can seem scary. But one step at a time is the best way to take it. There are many herbal teas available to aid in... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Understanding Emergency Room CareI thought going to the emergency room for a fungal infection in my lungs would be a very different experience than going for a migraine attack. After all, I had... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Say It Isn't So: My Port-a-Cath Helps My Migraine?Have you ever been prescribed a medicine or device and found that there are multiple uses for it? I have. Many medications were developed to treat one symptom or disease... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Hemiplegic Migraine and MeAs I lay in bed, moaning through nausea, with an ice pack on my head and my hands under the covers to keep them warm, my mother came to check... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
My First Experience with Botox for MigrainesRecently, I shared that I'd transitioned from a migraine specialist to a headache clinic and have ultimately been so pleased with the improved and personalized treatment plan and attention I've... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments