Living with Migraine

The first rule of migraine club is don’t talk about not having a migraine attack for a while because you’re gonna get a migraine. I had been bragging here and...

My to-do list is always longer than there is time in the day. I’m a working momma and trying to maintain a clean home for the family. Even with “normal”...

I struggled with my health during the holidays last year and that theme looks set to continue again this year. It might seem strange that I’m writing an article on...

Finding ways to manage the triggers, symptoms, and general uneasiness that stems from migraine disease can be challenging. We all have unique ways that our bodies present and perceive these...

Migraine attacks can be strange and difficult-to-describe experiences, both debilitating and frightening. Luckily, I have a friend who always gets it. You may have seen an article by Amanda Workman...

During my childhood, trips to the doctor’s office were as common as treks to the playground. So, when my migraines first started in my adulthood, I found myself once again...

Just like many people out there, I have migraine disease. I know that I have this, but it can be difficult, at times, to figure out why that particular migraine...

I used to find massages very helpful for my migraines. Most of my migraines are cervicogenic in nature - meaning they are either triggered or abetted by spasms and pain...

This is my first Halloween as a mom, and I can’t wait to dress my daughter up in her first costume. I also can’t wait to decorate the house and...

Even though I was vaxed and boosted and super-careful for nearly two and half years, COVID finally found me one hot August day. Probably after a not-so-careful night of Latin dancing. ...

I want my Halloween candy, and I want to eat it migraine-free too. So, what's the trick to having your treats? I used to love Reese's Nutrageous bars. It's a...

Whether you need to pay bills, plan your meals for the week, or tackle a task at work, brain fog can feel insurmountable. Here are some ways I’ve found that...

Migraine is a challenging condition to live with. It seems to have a mind and life of its own, and for me, it’s always wanting to stay in a state...

Over the past couple of years, we have seen several emerging medicines and devices for migraine management. Sounds great, right? So why are so many unable to access treatments? Those...

Who needs therapy? I think we are past the point of people thinking that therapy is for “crazy people.” If that were the case, we would all be considered crazy...

My migraines almost always seem to have a cervicogenic source - meaning they are related to issues/pain in my neck (and jaw). As such, I have found that anything that...

When I have a bad day, I acknowledge its badness. It could be all those small things that pile up like being late everywhere I go or not being able...

Jenna Kutcher, a social media influencer, recently released a book titled, “How Are You… Really?” It’s a great read (or listen if you’re like me and love to listen to...

Chronic migraine has impacted my life since 2009. While I had some experience with episodic migraines prior to 2009, chronic migraines changed my life. The person that I was prior...

For the last six months, I've been in a really good groove with my migraine treatment. It feels like magic to be able to say that. It's the first time...