Private and Social Security Disability: What I Wish I Knew Before I Got CoverageFor many of us with chronic migraine, accessing disability coverage seems a worthy goal to make life easier. And in many cases...reactions24comments
Why Do I Pretend To Be Well?I caught myself tuning out of a pleasant conversation with a coworker recently, wherein we were discussing our evening plans and checking...reactions143comments
6 Simple Ways to Help Prevent Migraine AttacksDo you take measures to help prevent migraine on days that you know will be more demanding than usual? We know that...reactions18comments
How I Stay Productive During a MigraineMy to-do list is always longer than there is time in the day. I’m a working momma trying to maintain a clean...reactions29comments
Redefining a Healthy Lifestyle With MigraineLiving with a disability often means endless hours of disease management. There are doctor appointments, medications, special diets, triggers, and an ever-evolving...reactionscomments
Sayonara Sumatriptan!Phew 😮💨 Migraine. Am I right?Hi, I’m Moss, aka Glassmind. I’m 47 and have had migraine since childhood, maybe my whole life...reactionscomments
An Open Letter to My Doctors“Please don’t give up on me!” I find that thought going round and round in my head every time a doctor’s appointment...reactions37comments
Migraine: The Gift That Keeps On Giving!I often look at migraine as a gift that keeps on giving! Not to be overly fatalistic or negative, but truly, if...reactions4comments
What's in Your Toolbox? A Personalized Approach to MigraineThe complexity of migraine has always been fascinating to me. Even within the parameters of a single disease, there are many variations:...reactions6comments
Imagine a Migraine World That Is TransformedImagine a world where the norms of life with migraine are completely transformed from the life we currently journey! A life that...reactions17comments
Hope, Fear, and Trying ANOTHER Migraine MedicationRecently my headache specialist started me on yet another preventive migraine medication. Not surprisingly, my emotions have been all over the place!...reactions12comments
Migraine Treatment Advancements: We've Come Farther Than You Think!Human nature all too often seems to be slanted towards seeing what is missing and the negative. We see what still needs...reactions4comments
Migraine "What's Your Secret" Series: Practical Tips for Symptoms, Triggers, and Daily LifeMigraine isn't just a headache; it's a complex neurological condition that touches every aspect of life. From the moment an attack begins...reactions3comments
Migraineurs: The Best Fakers in the WorldPeople with migraines are constantly accused of faking pain and attacks to get attention and/or get out of responsibilities and required events...reactions60comments
Documenting Your SymptomsThere are certain clues I now know to look for that display changes in my symptoms to me and my neurologist in...reactions4comments
Utilizing The InternetWhat we all know as the internet today is leaps and bounds above what it was when it was originally created. It...reactionscomments
Are You on the Right Migraine Medication?I’m 43 years old and have been getting migraines since childhood. Over the years, I've worked closely with my neurologist and made...reactions15comments
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...reactions13comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being...reactions2comments
When My ENT Visit Turned Into a Headache AppointmentI have a long history of ear, nose, and throat issues. This started with needing pressure equalizing (PE) tubes, at 5. I...reactionscomments