Now Closed - Beat the Heat GiveawayThe Beat the Heat Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Summer is here, which means temperatures are on the rise. For many living with migraine, the summertime... By Migraine.com Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Reality of Parenting with Chronic MigraineI was lucky enough to get a break from migraines during my first pregnancy, in between kids, and most of the way through my second pregnancy. Then the migraines came... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Different Migraine Than I've Ever ExperiencedMy usual migraines are fairly repetitive in nature. They typically start either in the evenings when I’m overtired or I wake up with them during the night or first thing... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Inside Look at When a Migraine HitsWhen I first started getting migraines, I did not know what was happening. I was around 20 years old and knew nothing. While on active duty, no one put what... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Review of New Cluster Headache Book: Psychedelic OutlawsDr. Joanna Kempner shares her knowledge freely and without condescension, throwing in witty quips as she talks. It’s clear she’s a college professor. But the cool one you want to... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Does My Insurance Get to Determine My Treatment Plan Instead of My Doctor?In the fall of 2021, after experiencing several emergency trips for unbearable migraines, I found a migraine specialist who was willing not only to think outside the box, but to... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Most Random Migraine TriggerI was seven when I had my first migraine attack. I'm now 44 years old. So, I've lived with migraine most of my life. I've spent a good number of... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Long Does A Migraine Attack Last?“How long is this migraine going to last?" That is a question I think anyone who has experienced migraine attacks has asked. I’ve read many different personal accounts, polls, and... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Below the Surface Benefits of Staying HydratedThe idea that drinking a glass of water can help you to better manage migraine can be a sensitive topic. It can suggest that the only thing you need to... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Migraine: A Full-Time JobManaging my life with chronic health conditions, such as chronic migraine, has become a full-time job. Between medications and doctor appointments, a lot of planning is required. Unfortunately, I am... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Paying the Migraine Toll after a Long, Busy WeekI had a really long week. My stress levels were high because I’m in the process of trying to get a more stable job that still works with my current... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Avoid Migraine in the Kitchen + A Migraine-Free RecipeA lifetime of migraine led me to look under every stone for potential triggers. I felt like a detective. Many clues led me into the kitchen and landed me in... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
The Language of Migraine: What We Say Makes a DifferenceMigraine is complex, which makes defining and describing our relationships with it challenging. It is important to use terms that accurately reflect our experiences with migraine while respecting others' preferences... By Migraine.com Team5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Anxiety of Switching Effective Migraine TreatmentsI have lived with migraines for most of my life. For some number of years, they were infrequent, and I generally dealt with them as one-offs. I’d reach out to... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Your Medical Records: Importance and AdviceBinders, page dividers, word documents…oh my! My medical records took over my life not too long ago. Maintaining personal medical records is more than just a good practice; it's a... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is Migraine Disease in My Family's Genes?A quick Google search of this question returns millions of results in under a second. I knew from my personal experience that there is a genetic link to migraine disease... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Letter to Those New to MigraineDear friend, I heard you've been dealing with migraine attacks and symptoms for the first time. It can be a tricky disease to navigate, so I'm writing this in the... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Confusing Term: Cluster MigraineI live with both cluster headache and migraine disease and they are two completely different things. The term “cluster migraine” is still used somewhat frequently in the community and when... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
From Childhood to Adulthood: A Journey Through Decades of Migraine AttacksIt’s been about 35 years that I’ve lived with migraine. My first attack was in elementary school when the teacher – and school nurse – thought I just didn’t want... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Language of Migraine: How Do YOU Describe It?The way we discuss and describe migraine can be so individual to our experiences. Some people find that certain terms and phrases contribute to the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding migraine... By Migraine.com Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments