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...reactions10comments
Why You Need a Support Person During Doctor's VisitsAny visit to your doctor's office, let alone the first appointment, can be a nerve-wracking experience. You can make lists, practice your...reactions17comments
Med Students and MigrainesI lived in Philadelphia for four years in my twenties. The Philadelphia region has nine medical schools. No matter what kind of...reactions10comments
Bringing in a New Year with Chronic MigrainesFeeling cheerful about bringing in a new year may be daunting. It means another year in pain for me — a new...reactionscomments
Giving Migraine Advice in the Real WorldBeing a migraine advocate has completely changed the way I look at migraine. I started my journey all those years ago, stumbling...reactions2comments
My Migrainiversary: Cause for Celebration?The other day I realized that my migraine and advocacy journey started ten years ago to the day this Christmas! When thinking...reactions7comments
Holiday Events and Migraine Don't Always MixHave you ever thought to yourself, "I love the Christmas season, but it doesn't love me?" Well, that's how I feel at...reactions3comments
This Holiday, Choose EasyI don’t quite feel like I have my s**t together this holiday season. I don’t think I ever do. I am always...reactionscomments
Managing Holiday Pressure and ExpectationsThe holidays are filled with commitments – family gatherings, social get-togethers, community events, and of course, holiday shopping. It can be a...reactions8comments
Migraine Meds and Safety in Pregnancy/Trying to ConceiveI live with migraines. I also struggle with infertility. First, it takes me a long time to conceive, which means that there...reactions2comments
My Most Popular Migraine SymptomsThere was a time when my migraine symptoms were only a couple of the most popular ones. I'm sure you've heard of...reactions9comments
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...reactions51comments
Worsening Hemiplegic Migraines Due to POTS EpisodesI was diagnosed with a form of autonomic dysfunction while I was away at college. It was determined I had POTS (post...reactions4comments
My Migraines: A Pain in the NeckFor the longest time, I wasn't sure if my headaches - despite their severity and how the symptoms often aligned with those...reactions55comments
Mackenzie's Fight for CambiaRecently, I sat down to talk with my friend Mackenzie about her history of migraines. Mackenzie nannies for my daughter and lives...reactionscomments
My Various Migraine TriggersI’m sure hormones always play a huge part in my migraines. I started getting them right when puberty hit and still get...reactions4comments
The Bermuda Triangle of Migraine CareI had no idea how hard it was to find migraine care until my husband had a five+ week migraine attack. I...reactions6comments
Waking Up With Migraines Is Not My Dream ExperienceStanding on the beach, Chris Pine was telling me the funniest story about his latest movie. I was doubled over laughing when...reactions95comments
The Link Between TMJ and MigrainesI recently wrote about how my migraines and attending vertigo and general dizziness I get seem to be strongly correlated to problems...reactions14comments
How a Headache Clinic Validated My Migraine StrugglesI've been a migraine patient for several decades. However, it was only last year that I learned that not all neurologists are...reactions2comments
