Trauma + Insomnia = Perfect Storm for a MigraineAs someone who has struggled with migraines since childhood, I know I have a few very identifiable triggers. Unfortunately, I've also learned...reactionscomments
Sleep, Migraine, and InsomniaProblems with sleep are a major issue among those with chronic migraine. These sleep troubles can be problematic for a number of...reactions18comments
What's in Your Toolbox? Migraine and OTC SupplementsI recently had the privilege of attending a physicians’ nutraceuticals conference and was fascinated by the depth of knowledge by the speakers...reactions1comment
Living with Migraine (or Chronic Illness) Life HacksI have multiple chronic illnesses. We all know that life can be difficult, but when you throw in chronic conditions, that just...reactions4comments
Chronic Migraine Creates a Breeding Ground for More Health ChallengesI’ve had migraine for 45 years, the last 20 of them chronic, and yet I’m still learning how to manage this condition...reactions26comments
The Battle of Multiple Health ConditionsManaging one health condition can be taxing. I have spent most of my life battling one chronic ailment or another. My personal...reactions28comments
How My Migraine Journey Started"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu I always think about this quote when starting something...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
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...reactions11comments
Alternative Gift Ideas to Give Loved Ones with MigraineThere are many holidays and celebrations in which people love to give gifts to those they care about. Many with migraine disease...reactions7comments
Gift Giving Guide for Migraine ReliefIt’s no secret that living with a chronic condition like migraine can be expensive. There are the obvious expenses of copays for...reactions1comment
The Multi-Day Migraine That Wouldn't QuitThe first rule of migraine club is don’t talk about not having a migraine attack for a while because you’re gonna get...reactions35comments
My First Vestibular AttackI have been having horrible headaches since I was in high school. They have waxed and waned over the years in frequency...reactions55comments
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...reactions26comments
My Experience with Hearing Loss During a Migraine AttackAnyone who has experienced the horrible adventure of a migraine attack has likely noticed they bring some unusual and sometimes scary symptoms...reactions41comments
A Forced Switch in My Migraine MedsFor the last six months, I've been in a really good groove with my migraine treatment. It feels like magic to be...reactionscomments
My Worst Cluster Headache Cycle Caused Hair Loss and Nerve DamageEpisodic cluster headaches are an enigma. Most of the time, I'm a "normal" 34-year-old woman. Once or twice a year, I experience...reactions2comments
Techniques I Use to Manage a Household with MigraineB-12 injections, and vitamin drink mixes, and fatigue, oh my! It is a Friday night, yet I am curled up on the...reactions31comments
Why You Should Tell Your Migraine StoryIn a writing class recently the teacher brought up something I hadn't considered. He talked about why stories are important. From Greek...reactions6comments
Free or Inexpensive Coping Tools for MigraineMigraine treatments can be expensive, time-consuming, and sometimes hard to get approval for if you’re working with insurance. Over the years I’ve...reactions35comments
