Migraine Management via TelehealthIn March 2020, when COVID-19 made a prevalent and widespread entrance into the United States, life as we knew it changed. As a chronic illness patient living with two autoimmune... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Do You Prevent An Attack?Do you take measures to try to prevent a migraine on days that you know will be more demanding than usual? We know that migraine thrives on change, and often... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Migraine Cocktail Via InfusionOne of the biggest advantages to having my migraines managed by a migraine specialist this past year, rather than a primary care physician or a general neurologist, was having access... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Preparing for a Big Snow and Depression With MigraineIt’s supposed to snow next week in the Pacific Northwest. To be clear, I know it snows all over, and I know it’s already snowed all over, but when it... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rx: Enjoy Yourself!Have you ever noticed that you're not as aware of your migraine pain when you're enjoying yourself? Maybe you watched a funny movie or chatted with a good friend, and... By Adriane Dellorco4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
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 that often, when a migraine is coming due... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Purplification for Migraine AdvocacyA month or two ago, a purple-haired migraine advocate said, "I dye my hair purple to advocate for migraine. Are you willing to do this too?" My flip response: "for... By Dr. William B. Young2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Utilizing the Neurology Infusion Suite (Part 2)In part one of this article, I share a detailed account of what led me to my most recent migraine in the ER experience, and basically, how terrible it was... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Tips for Creating an Emergency Room Plan with Cluster HeadachesGoing to the emergency room is the last resort for established cluster headache patients. However, it's often the first step for someone experiencing their first few attacks. The sudden nature... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Final Stages of the Demanding Cycle of Trying New TreatmentsThis article is the second part of our two-piece series, which outlines the multi-stage, demanding process of trying new treatments. Part One covered the following stages: We pick up here... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Walking into the ER with a Migraine (Part 1)Let me set the scene for you. It's day 5 of an earth-shattering migraine, and you're lost in the sea of emergency medicine and other abortive techniques you've collected over... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Demanding Cycle of Trying New TreatmentsThere is a demanding multi-stage cycle involved in trying new treatments. It is a complex, time-consuming, and depleting process. I've found that there are 7 stages involved in this cycle:... By Holly Harding5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Assessing Side Effects of a New MedicationWhen I was first trying migraine treatments, I researched the side effects of every medication in minute detail. I read the package inserts and looked for patients’ experiences online. I... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How A 24-Hour Cancellation Policy Harms Chronic Pain PatientsWe’ve all done it. You forget about that self-care appointment or double book yourself and forget to cancel. These instances are frustrating for businesses, so they’ve adopted a 24-hour cancellation... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Migraine with Limb PainFor a while, I thought my migraines might be gone for good. Then I realized they weren’t gone; they’d changed. I rarely got an aura, or if I did, I... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Angie's Challenge: Migraines and Trying to ConceiveAngie has been living with migraines for years. They started shortly after she underwent brain surgery in 2008 for a seizure disorder. Her biggest challenge today is managing her migraines... By Amanda Osowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Reasons I've Said I'm Feeling Okay When I'm Not"Mom," my son begins timidly, "are there different types of lies?" Well, now my 8-year-old has my attention. I think back through our day, wondering if a particular event triggered... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Migraine Fatigue: It’s Beyond Feeling TiredMigraine attacks come with a plethora of symptoms and side effects. These can be from both the migraine itself or even our self-care measures like the abortive medications we use... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
A Shift In Weather and My Migraine BasketI live in the midwest, which is known for its whiplash in weather changes, including warm and cold fronts. We had a pretty calm fall in terms of cold fronts... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments