Clusterbusters: The Importance of HopeAfter two years of meeting virtually, Clusterbusters had an in-person conference. My brain was full of questions and concerns about traveling, meeting...reactionscomments
Making the Most of Your 15 Minute AppointmentsWhen I first got migraine, I had a lot of questions. I wanted a clear diagnosis. I wanted a clear plan. I...reactions24comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Understanding Emergency Room CareI thought going to the emergency room for a fungal infection in my lungs would be a very different experience than going...reactions24comments
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...reactions202comments
The Pleasure and Pain of Salon Hair WashesWhen I was younger, going to get my haircut wasn’t something I thought of as a luxurious or particularly nurturing experience. I...reactions12comments
Finding Relief from Light-Sensitivity“Why are you wearing sunglasses?” a classmate asks. I understood that it was strange that I was wearing dark sunglasses indoors; there...reactions25comments
Head Hurts With Other IssuesMy migraines make me retreat to a dark room with no sound needing ice and pillows to wait it out...reactions1comment
Micro-gratitude in Difficult TimesI struggled with my health during the holidays last year and that theme looks set to continue again this year. It might...reactions4comments
My Migraine Advocate and Best FriendMigraine attacks can be strange and difficult-to-describe experiences, both debilitating and frightening. Luckily, I have a friend who always gets it. You...reactions2comments
"Cluster Migraine"Readers often ask about something they call “cluster migraine”. It’s not an official diagnosis in the International Classification of Headache Disorders, so delving...reactions7comments
Respect and Power at the Doctor’s OfficeFeeling powerless at the doctor’s office is something many in the community can relate to. From being misunderstood, to being outright disrespected...reactions18comments
Ruminating on Triggers: What Was I Thinking?What were you thinking messing with your diet the day before a concert? You know better than that. And you made it...reactions5comments
Photophobia: Dealing with Painful Light SensitivityPhotophobia is a symptom many individuals deal with as part of their migraine. Personally, my own photophobia is pretty bad. There are...reactions8comments
Migraine Minefield: Jury DutyThe dreaded letter came in early July. I was being summoned to jury duty. Ughhhhh. My first reaction was to begin looking...reactions10comments
Migraines or Cluster Headaches? 3 Ways to Tell the DifferenceIt’s possible to have multiple headache disorders, and doctors often misdiagnose even those with just one form of head pain. Cluster headaches...reactions17comments
What is Causing This Migraine Attack?Just like many people out there, I have migraine disease. I know that I have this, but it can be difficult, at...reactions23comments
Walking into the ER with a Migraine (Part 1)Let me set the scene for you. It's day 5 of an earth-shattering migraine, and you're lost in the sea of emergency...reactions4comments
What If We Thought About Work Differently?Earlier this week, I woke up with undoubtedly the worst migraine I have had in a really long time. I couldn’t hold my...reactions11comments
Tricks to Enjoying Your HalloweenThis is my first Halloween as a mom, and I can’t wait to dress my daughter up in her first costume. I...reactions2comments
