The Battle of Multiple Health ConditionsManaging one health condition can be taxing. I have spent most of my life battling one chronic ailment or another. My personal health issues include endometriosis, chronic migraine, fibromyalgia, and... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Migraine Story"I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I've heard people say this quite often in the migraine... By Courtney Getty2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Disconnect of Doctor-Patient Relationships At The Convenience Of Virtual AppointmentsI'm all for seeing doctors virtually right now - when it works. With a complicated situation that leaves me home most often due to my very suppressed immune system, the... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Hormones, Miscarriages, & MigrainesMy migraines tend to follow patterns. The ones triggered by the weather are often easier to abort, last less time, and have fewer side effects. Alternatively, the ones triggered by... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Inside Sarah's Experience with Migraine and FatigueThe Editorial Team at Migraine.com is highlighting people in the migraine and headache disorder community in a series of interviews. We talked to Sarah who is living with migraine, chronic... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
The Number One Suggestion I'd Love to "Stop" Getting to "Stop" My MigrainesWhen I was pregnant, the advice popped out as soon as my belly did. Moms, grandmothers, and occasionally even a toddler would corner me in a store or bathroom line... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Shanon Offers Advice to Navigate the Trauma 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 Shanon, a trauma certified life coach, about... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You "Put on Your Oxygen Mask Before Helping Others"?You know that phrase that flight attendants say when reviewing safety information: “Put on your oxygen mask before helping others”? They know that human nature is to help others, but... By Karen Berger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Laura Balances Life with Migraine, Aura, and Inconsistent SleepThe Editorial Team at Migraine.com is highlighting people in the migraine and headache disorder community in a series of interviews. We talked to Laura about living with migraine with aura... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Neurologist Versus Migraine SpecialistI’ve struggled with migraine for all of my adult life - and yet it was only last year that I learned that not every neurologist is a headache specialist. A... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Beating the Migraine HeatAs the United States withstands another day of record-setting temperature highs, I myself, find it difficult to avoid migraine and keep things cool. I mean, hell, we’ve been subjected to... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Do When Your Doctor Won’t Prescribe You Oxygen for Cluster Headaches Oxygen therapy is the first line of treatment for cluster headaches. This neurological condition causes sudden bouts of extreme pain that even the most potent narcotic won’t touch. High-flow oxygen... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Making Diet and Lifestyle Changes Without the OverwhelmDiet and lifestyle changes can be a great compliment to the medical treatment that you’re receiving from your doctor in managing migraines. We continue to learn more and more each... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Three Year CGRP'iversaryIn my life, there are events that I’ll never forget, like seeing Star Wars, marrying my husband, and giving birth to my son. Then there was the moment I heard... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine and the Seven DwarfsWhen you have a migraine, you may notice you go through some or all of the phases of a migraine attack, like the prodrome, aura, headache, and postdrome. Or, on... By Karen Berger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Cove: My Experience With the Online Migraine ConciergeHave you heard of Cove? It’s an online service that provides at-home, migraine-specific care. When I first came across Cove, it was in an advertisement on my Instagram feed, the... By Amanda Osowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Bonnets and Migraine: Challenging The Stigma of BothI’ve recently seen many discussions online about natural hair, protective styling, and the use of bonnets (a head covering used as a way to protect and cover the hair while... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Recognizing Chronic Migraine Awareness DayDid you know that Chronic Migraine Awareness Day is recognized every June 29 during Migraine and Headache Awareness Month? According to the Migraine Research Foundation, 12% of the population, children... By Nancy Harris Bonk4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pushing Past the Small Life of MigraineLiving with chronic migraine can feel like living on a postage stamp. Through trial and error, we learn how much we can do in a given day before tripping the... By Holly Harding4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What are Cluster Shadows and Ghosts?People who experience cluster attacks often have pain outside of the traditional attacks. While the cluster attacks are completely debilitating and the pain is excruciating, shadows and ghosts are a part... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments