3 Ways I Support My Migraine Relief MedsWhen I became a mom, there were some things I didn’t know were a thing until I discovered they were a thing. Like I’d heard tales about the lack of... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Combination Therapy: Nurtec and UbrelvyI recently shared some details about my experience working with a headache clinic. I shared their personalized treatment plan approach for me, combining three preventive medications and a small selection... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
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My First Postpartum MigraineI’ve heard mixed experiences of women getting migraines during pregnancy and postpartum. Some migraineurs finally get the relief they’ve been craving for years, and others experience an increase in the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Managing Migraines and Mental HealthIf you live with migraines, nothing I write here will be of surprise to you. In fact, I’m guessing you might read this article and think “Hey, I could’ve written... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Deployment Associated MigrainesI am a soldier. Being in the military can be a fun and rewarding job. I was a soldier first and foremost. I volunteered to serve my country. I was... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How POTS and Concussions Have Affected My MigrainesI've had POTS for over 12 years now, but none of my symptoms were as severe as they are now. I knew after I was diagnosed, I put together things... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Very Different Pregnancies Without and With MigraineI got pregnant in 2013 and, until that time, could usually expect two to three full-blown migraines with aura a year. It was manageable but highly inconvenient as I never... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of Dosage with Migraine MedicationsAs someone who has struggled with migraines since childhood, it's very easy for me to list the abortive migraine medications that have worked for me and those that absolutely have... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Migraine: A Full Time JobLiving with migraine disease has many challenges. I live with chronic intractable migraine disease and have been unable to sustain any gainful employment. The outside world perceives my inability to... By LaQuinda McCoy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Middle of the Night Migraine AttacksHere's a really frustrating fact: The most common time for me to get a migraine is in the middle of the night. Let me paint you a picture. I struggle... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments157 comments
Another One Bites the Dust - Dealing with Another Failed Therapy RegimenI have actively been seeking out new treatments, therapy regimens, and all the like in my journey to help manage my migraine disease. The most serious part of my journey... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing With the Surprise Factor of Episodic MigrainesLying in bed, I felt the pain in my head burning. If someone could just disconnect the feeling of the hot, portable grill attached to the side of my brain... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Changing Up the Order of My Abortive Migraine MedicationsI recently struggled with a lengthy migraine and was dismissed without support from my migraine specialist. At the time, I thought I had some good options for aborting migraines once... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Shaving Through MigraineI was FaceTiming my girlfriend while finally grabbing the clippers to shave my scraggly beard. I think it looks cool. She thinks it looks scratchy. I'm more inclined to agree... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My Research on Migraine Preventives and PregnancyI've written quite a bit about how my previous migraine specialist told me there weren't really any good options for migraine prevention while I was trying to conceive, was pregnant... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Little Comforts During a MigraineI was eating lunch in the break room with a coworker when his face disappeared. One second he was telling me about his side gig as a waiter (we were... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
When You Disagree with Your NeurologistI don’t like confrontation. Honestly, I’ve avoided having “crucial conversations” in all areas of my life. I want everyone to get along. I never want to offend, challenge, or hurt... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Speaking Out for Those Who Can’t: Headache on the Hill 2022On February 15, I participated in my second year as an advocate with Headache on the Hill (HOH), a day of migraine advocacy with members of Congress organized by the... By Adriane Dellorco3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments