Finding Comfort During a MigraineWhen the pain of a migraine is crashing down on us, it makes sense that we would seek comfort. While our medications are one form of comfort, there are additional... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
An Interview With My Husband About My MigrainesI’ve always loved The Beatles. So on the first night I met my husband and noticed he had a Beatles poster in his room, I was intrigued. What if we... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Honoring Fathers with Migraine and Headache DisordersPeople often view fathers as stoic, strong male figures whom their kids think are superheroes. We don't like to picture dads in pain. Something about seeing the man you think... By Ashley Hattle6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Disparities in Headache DiseasesToday is June 19th. For most Americans, it is just another day in June with no particular significance. For Blacks and African Americans, it is Juneteenth. The day that marks... By Jaime Sanders4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shedding Light on Hemiplegic Migraine DiseasePicture yourself in line at the grocery store perusing the magazine rack. One moment you're completely fine, looking over the latest covers, but as you go to move the cart... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Losing Naps to MigraineI’ve always considered myself to be an energetic person. As a performer and all-around people person, I derive my energy from experiences and love striking up a conversation. As such... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like migraine can mean... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Kim Evey On Stand-Up Comedy, Mom'ing, And MigrainesMigraines have a style and personality all their own. They can sneak in as early as childhood and steal away playdates or school time. For other people, they start as... By Tonilyn Hornung3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
If I Knew Then What I Know NowAs I get older, I find myself constantly thinking about my past and how I would have done things a lot differently had I known back then what I know... By Kyky Knight5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Benefits of a Virtual Event for Cluster Headache AwarenessThe pandemic led to a rise in virtual events, highlighting the convenience of these types of fundraising. The #CureforCluster 5k by Clusterbusters started as an in-person run or walk in... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Remembering Amy Capehart: A Mother and Veteran with MigraineJune 7th is Remembrance Day for two reasons: June is Migraine Awareness Month, and on June 7, 2013, the migraine community lost a young woman, Melissa Dwyer, to self harm... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Veterans and Headache DisordersNot only do our veterans put their lives on the line while on active duty, but they also put their lifelong health on the line as well. This is something... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Migraines in the WorkplaceWhen a migraine strikes at work, I immediately go into planning mode. The first and last questions are typically the highest priority. If a migraine is coming on fast, I... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Challenging Relationship Dynamics that Accompany MigraineLife with chronic migraine, or really any chronic pain or emotional/mental health issue, can be challenging enough on its own. Navigating a relationship can bring a lot of positives but... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
My Migraine History - 30 Years in the MakingI remember being young, maybe 6 or 7 years old, and feeling this earth-shattering pain in my head. I’d crawl into my bed, pull the covers up over my head... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Long Is an Elimination Diet?The list of potential migraine triggers can seem endless when you’re considering an elimination diet. It also can appear to include just about all of your favorite foods. Then you... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Managing the Workplace with Cluster HeadachesI am fortunate to work for myself part-time after I was laid off at the start of the pandemic. That’s given me a whole new sense of freedom in managing... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Mask a Day Keeps My Triggers Away Living in a masked-up world has changed a lot of the way I conduct myself. Not only in a hygienic sense, I mean honestly my hands are so sterile I... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
3 Ways to Appeal Insurance Denials for Prescription Refills“Your insurance provider will not cover your prescription refill.” It’s a phrase nearly every person with chronic pain or a headache disorder fears; maybe it’s a phone call, a pharmacy... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Migraine, Sensory Overload, and AllodyniaNoises, smells, and lights! Oh my!! Being overwhelmed with noises, smells, lights, and unusual physical sensitivity is all a part of having sensory overload. Sensory overload can occur by itself... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments