Sometimes I Just Don’t Feel Well, and I Don’t Know WhyThis is a hard one to write because I feel like I’m describing something nebulous that I hardly ever mention to people. But I figured I’d give it a try... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments201 comments
Taking Care of Your Basic Needs While Dealing with Head PainBrushing your teeth, let alone making dinner, may seem simple to someone who lives day-to-day blissfully pain-free. Living with head pain, episodic or chronic, makes these simple tasks seem insurmountable... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Migraine Treatment and the COVID-19 VaccineDoes migraine treatment change the efficacy of or cause safety concerns with the COVID-19 vaccine?Does the COVID-19 vaccine have any interaction with or impact on the efficacy of migraine treatments?Should... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Will It Ever End?I climb out of bed, hopeful today I’ll get to go for a walk, even just around the block. In the short time it takes to get to the bathroom... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments35 comments
My Cool Migraine RegimenIt can be really hard limiting migraine’s hold on us. In a time of isolation and constant screen watching, it’s more important than ever to listen to what our bodies... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Teaching My Kids It's Okay to Say You Aren't OkayI have two teenage daughters who are amazing human beings. As their mom, I know I am biased! Over the years, my parenting has changed. In the early years I would push... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How Weekly Mental Health Check-ins Help Coworkers and FriendsIn mid-March of 2020, I made a big announcement: Avid Bookshop, my bookstore in Georgia, would not be allowing any browsers inside. Instead, we’d do phone and online orders only... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Looking Back: We've Come Farther Than You Think!Human nature all too often seems to be slanted towards seeing what is missing and the negative. We see what still needs to be done. We take note of what... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Possible Pain Pal ChallengesOne of my greatest assets for dealing with chronic migraine and other chronic illnesses, has been being accompanied by a furry pain pal. There is something about the endless love... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
One of These Migraines Is Not Like the Other: Diagnosing Migraine Without AuraWhen I was a kid my mom liked to tell me I was unique. She’d smile and whisper in my ear that no one was exactly like me. Her go-to... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Create a Safe Space for Riding Out Cluster Headache AttacksTrigger Warning:The content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. Cluster headaches don’t care if you’re at work or on vacation... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How My Partner Handles Her Head PainRelationships have never come easy for me. As an actor, and overall romantic, I’ve been fueled by media and love portrayals engrossed with perfect moments and happy endings forever. The art... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Getting Married with MigraineOh my goodness, migraine community, I am getting married! This feels like a big deal. Not only because it is a huge life development and I get to build a... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with migraine. New here? We invite you to explore what... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Interview with Lisa Benson on Chronic Migraine and New TreatmentsLisa Benson is an artist, writer, and community volunteer. She sculpts using clay and plaster and also works doing sculpture restoration. She had undiagnosed migraines since she was a child... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do Our Doctors Influence Our Treatment Decisions?Migraine isn’t a disease whose burden can be carried alone. At times, that burden can be managed by medications, alternative therapies, self-care, and trigger avoidance. Our treatment decisions carry a... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Take the Allergies In America Survey!The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in many forms, with widespread and serious effects on... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living Through Chronic Migraine – My Real LifeI have had episodic migraines since I was a young teenager. My migraines became chronic when I was in college in 2009. The challenges I faced were unreal at that... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments81 comments
How CGRPs for Cluster Headache Differ from Migraine DiseaseThe first CGRP preventive injection medication (Aimovig®) was FDA-approved in 2018, with 2 other similar drugs following suit in the next year and a half: Emgality® and Ajovy®. I was... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments