Talking Head Pain: A Podcast About Life With MigraineIn heartfelt, insightful interviews with people who live with migraine, Talking Head Pain, a new podcast from the Global Healthy Living Foundation, takes us inside other people’s stories to show... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Do My Migraine Auras Feel Like?Learning that not everyone who lived with migraine experienced aura baffled me. Did I just have to "luck" out? I’ve never won any sweepstakes or lotteries in my life, so... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When Should We Question Our Diagnosis?Migraine disease encompasses a wide range of sub-types such as hemiplegic migraine, vestibular migraine, and so on. Other headache disorders fall outside this umbrella and often take a headache specialist... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Got a Migraine From My Dental CleaningI suffer from chronic, intractable migraine and new daily persistent headache. I’ve dealt with these conditions for over nine years now, and I am pretty used to my environmental triggers... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Can a Migraine Attack Be Triggered By Crying?Recently, I was at my daughter’s elementary school graduation. It was a challenging year for all of us, to say the least. In addition to all of the stress of... By Karen Berger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Living With My Chronic MigraineWaking up in the morning is supposed to be a refreshing start to a new day. But with chronic migraines, it can be like playing Russian roulette. I truly never... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
I'm Done Apologizing for MigraineIn previous years, when I felt pressured to take part in an activity that I knew would trigger a migraine, I did not know how to advocate for my needs... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Preparing to Advocate for Yourself During a MigraineI have been a chronic illness patient for most of my life, and I’ve struggled with migraines for all of that time and then some. As I transitioned from pediatric... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
3 Things I'd Do If My Migraines Weren't A ThingSince living with migraine disease, I’ve had to change up my lifestyle to accommodate my unpredictable head. This means figuring out what makes my migraines tick. This seems to be... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Managing Seasonal MigrainesI discovered early in my migraine journey that I was more likely to get a migraine on the weekend than I was during the week. But I was surprised to... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Do You Have a Migraine-To-Go Bag?As a mom, I frequently say that all I do is “pack and unpack bags all day long.” My middle child has Type 1 diabetes and plays softball and basketball... By Karen Berger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Emgality: 18 Months LaterI’ve been suffering from migraine disease since my twenties and, over time they have progressively gotten worse. I have tried more medications than I can remember, and have failed so... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Random Remedies We Try for Cluster Headache AttacksThere is a common phrase among cluster headache patients that we would drink gasoline if there were a chance it could end the pain during attacks. When you’re at the... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Transient Aphasia and MeTransient aphasia can affect an individual’s ability to use verbal or nonverbal communication and the ability to comprehend both forms of communication. An occurrence of transient aphasia can be stressful... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments51 comments
Affording Wellness: Migraine and MedicareOnce you are on disability for more than two years, you become Medicare eligible. This means you must use Medicare or give them a reason why you are declining coverage... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
My Struggle with Depression and Migraine in 2020Content Warning: Please know that within this article are themes of depression, mental health, suicidal ideation, and treatment. If you or someone you love is experiencing suicidal thoughts, contact the... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Research of Psychedelics for Cluster Headaches (Part 2)Welcome back for Part Two about psychedelic research for cluster headaches. In the first part of this series, we learned how a cluster headache patient in Scotland discovered the therapeutic... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Janet's Life 'In Spite Of' MigraineThe Editorial Team at Migraine.com is highlighting people in the migraine and headache disorder community in a series of interviews. We talked to Janet, who shares how she's balanced the... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Looking for a Headache Specialist: Neura Health Enters the SceneNecessity is the mother of invention! That well-known proverb has proven to be true time and time again throughout history. Not surprisingly, this has also been seen as a result... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like migraine. Often, we... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments