When My Migraine Medications Stopped WorkingRecently, I had abdominal surgery. This was my second major surgery of the year, and I thought I knew what to expect...reactionscomments
Creating a Migraine-Friendly Exercise Routine for the New YearThe buzz around New Year’s resolutions is everywhere this time of year. Everyone is searching for the best diet, exercise plan, and...reactionscomments
How Does My Husband Handle Migraine Differently?Outside of a few minor things, my husband has been blessed by relatively good health as long as I've known him. He's...reactionscomments
Finding My Place In Migraine AdvocacyOne of the worst job interviews I’ve ever had was for a customer service/logistics position tech company that offered cloud solutions to...reactionscomments
How Did My Migraine Respond to the Stress and Grief of My Mother's Diagnosis?A little over a year ago, my mother was diagnosed with a rare cancer that has a small survival rate. She and...reactions4comments
Having a Pet with MigraineWe have looked at how pets help us through migraine loneliness, but we have not looked at what it takes to have...reactions8comments
My Migraine Management Goals for the New YearWhen I think of the start of a new year, I think of new beginnings, new possibilities, and new goals. Living with...reactions7comments
When Migraine Forces Me Into a No-Screen DayI sat down at my computer after dropping the kids off and was devastated to discover it’s a no-screen day. In Alexander...reactionscomments
Change of Seasons, Change of Migraine PatternsAs someone who has lived with migraine her whole life, I've noticed acutely that when the temperature or the seasons change, so...reactionscomments
How Did Switching to Vyepti Compare to Using Emgality for Me?I am a long-time migraine sufferer. Mine began in my late teens and progressed from episodic to chronic. I am currently living...reactions5comments
Navigating the Holiday Season with MigraineTis the season for holiday cheer… and migraine attacks. Let’s face it, it’s not easy managing migraine any time of year, but...reactionscomments
How to Find a Neurologist or Headache Specialist to Fit YOUR NeedsI find myself back in the trenches. My long-term headache specialist retired two years ago. Since then, I've been piecemealing my care...reactions3comments
How Life’s Path Helps Me AdvocateI grew up as a quiet, young Black female, in rural North Carolina. If you knew me back when I was in...reactionscomments
A Day in the Sun and the Vomiting and Migraine That FollowedHave you ever had a migraine that left you completely confused? I recently had the most confusing migraine attack. From attempting to...reactions8comments
My Anesthesia Triggered Migraine AttackLast week, I had major surgery under anesthesia. This was the second time in the last year I'd needed to be put...reactions12comments
Changing Therapy: How I Started VyeptiChanging therapy regimens has always been extremely stressful for me. Over the years, my body has proven to be quite resistant to...reactions5comments
Why I'm Afraid of "Jinxing" Myself Into a Cluster Headache CycleThe world of episodic cluster headaches is a weird one. For several weeks or months of the year, we face insurmountable pain...reactions17comments
I Tried a Ginger Tincture for My MigraineIt was all over social media. Fellow migraineurs who claimed a ginger tincture was equally as effective as their prescription migraine medicine...reactions6comments
Tips to Prevent Migraine While HospitalizedIf you have a chronic illness, there may be times in which you will have to be hospitalized. A hospitalization is always...reactions4comments
What Does My Self Portrait Look Like With Chronic Migraine?I think perception is an important aspect of how I see myself and others. I often reflect on the life I was...reactions8comments
