The Worst Migraine of My LifeHave you ever had a migraine that was so bad, so intense, so painful, that you thought it might literally kill you? I had one of those last night. While... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
The Space in Between: Interictal Migraine PhasePeople like me who suffer from chronic migraine may have no real relief from their migraine attacks. Even with treatment, we still suffer from those symptoms. The term interictal phase... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments56 comments
Compounding Effects of Trauma With Headache Diseases I want to have a tough conversation today. Adverse childhood events (ACEs) affect 61% of Americans, and 16% of adults have experienced four or more. Adverse childhood events (there are... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Documenting Your SymptomsThere are certain clues I now know to look for that display changes in my symptoms to me and my neurologist in a helpful way. Recently, I've seen a lot... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My New Migraine: Did I Just Have A "Thunderclap Headache?""Help me," I called to my husband from the hallway. It was like a drummer felt the need to pound out his loud rhythm on my forehead — and then set... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
When Your Migraine Is Telling You Something You Don't Want to KnowMy migraines increased in frequency with the pandemic, my pandemic divorce, and my pandemic stressors. They also changed and have become less debilitating overall. I can power through one now... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Using Mindful Meditation to Manage InsomniaI have suffered from migraine disease for many years. As the disease has progressed, I have become familiar with many different symptoms accompanying it. Some more pervasive ones for me... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don’t Apologize for Your Migraines"I'm sorry, I have to cancel; I have a migraine." "I'm sorry, I can't eat that; it triggers migraines for me." "I'm sorry, I can't sit here; the smell of... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments60 comments
Migraine HacksWhen a migraine attack is in full swing, and the pain is overwhelming, finding relief can feel impossible. Here are some migraine hacks using inexpensive items you probably have around... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Celebrating Migraine AwarenessDid you know that June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month? That’s right. There is such a thing. Before there was an awareness month, there was National Headache Week... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Witnessing Someone Else's MigraineThe first migraine I remember suffering from was during elementary school. The walls felt like they were closing in on me, and I had to lay down in the nurse's... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Migraine’s Worst Side Effect: Missing OutI could make a laundry list of the side effects that show the ways that migraine is a debilitating condition: But none of these things compares to the very worst... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Migraine and the Voices in My HeadOften, as migraine disease manifests itself in a person's life, other conditions accompany it. Sometimes there may be a condition that is a catalyst for a migraine attack, and other... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
When It's Time To Consider A Medication ChangeWhen does it click for you that you need an immediate change? Whether it's an adjustment in a current medication or even starting from scratch with a whole new medication... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Squeaky Wheel Gets the OilOne of the most challenging things many of us with chronic illnesses have to face is trying to advocate for ourselves in the healthcare system. Somehow, it just seems wrong... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Joy of VolunteeringImagine this: You enter a room where it's ok to need to wear an ice pack, tinted glasses, or earplugs, and even to cancel if you can't show up. You... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with Chronic Intractable MigraineI completely understand how you feel for those who have found yourselves in the chronic migraine category. There were uncertainties associated with the change in my migraine attacks, but an... By LaQuinda McCoy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Massage Once Helped Reduce My Migraine Frequency But Now It's a TriggerI like fried brussel sprouts. Now, this is important because I haven't enjoyed brussel sprouts on their own since childhood. Sitting at dinner as an 8-year-old, I never thought I... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Is Migraine a Part of Us or Apart From Us?How we choose to view migraine can impact how we manage the condition. In response to a recent call for prose on the topic of migraine on our site, a... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments