Why Does My Insurance Get to Determine My Treatment Plan Instead of My Doctor?In the fall of 2021, after experiencing several emergency trips for unbearable migraines, I found a migraine specialist who was willing not only to think outside the box, but to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Most Random Migraine TriggerI was seven when I had my first migraine attack. I'm now 44 years old. So, I've lived with migraine most of my life. I've spent a good number of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Long Does A Migraine Attack Last?“How long is this migraine going to last?" That is a question I think anyone who has experienced migraine attacks has asked. I’ve read many different personal accounts, polls, and...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Below the Surface Benefits of Staying HydratedThe idea that drinking a glass of water can help you to better manage migraine can be a sensitive topic. It can suggest that the only thing you need to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Migraine: A Full-Time JobManaging my life with chronic health conditions, such as chronic migraine, has become a full-time job. Between medications and doctor appointments, a lot of planning is required. Unfortunately, I am...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Paying the Migraine Toll after a Long, Busy WeekI had a really long week. My stress levels were high because I’m in the process of trying to get a more stable job that still works with my current...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Avoid Migraine in the Kitchen + A Migraine-Free RecipeA lifetime of migraine led me to look under every stone for potential triggers. I felt like a detective. Many clues led me into the kitchen and landed me in...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
The Language of Migraine: What We Say Makes a DifferenceMigraine is complex, which makes defining and describing our relationships with it challenging. It is important to use terms that accurately reflect our experiences with migraine while respecting others' preferences...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Anxiety of Switching Effective Migraine TreatmentsI have lived with migraines for most of my life. For some number of years, they were infrequent, and I generally dealt with them as one-offs. I’d reach out to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Your Medical Records: Importance and AdviceBinders, page dividers, word documents…oh my! My medical records took over my life not too long ago. Maintaining personal medical records is more than just a good practice; it's a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is Migraine Disease in My Family's Genes?A quick Google search of this question returns millions of results in under a second. I knew from my personal experience that there is a genetic link to migraine disease...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Letter to Those New to MigraineDear friend, I heard you've been dealing with migraine attacks and symptoms for the first time. It can be a tricky disease to navigate, so I'm writing this in the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Confusing Term: Cluster MigraineI live with both cluster headache and migraine disease and they are two completely different things. The term “cluster migraine” is still used somewhat frequently in the community and when...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
From Childhood to Adulthood: A Journey Through Decades of Migraine AttacksIt’s been about 35 years that I’ve lived with migraine. My first attack was in elementary school when the teacher – and school nurse – thought I just didn’t want...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Language of Migraine: How Do YOU Describe It?The way we discuss and describe migraine can be so individual to our experiences. Some people find that certain terms and phrases contribute to the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding migraine...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bacterial Meningitis and the Skull-Crushing Migraine That EnsuedI’ve struggled with migraines for most of my life. I’ve gone though periods of time where they were manageable, and there have been times where I’ve been down and out...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding What Preventive Treatments Work UnintentionallyWithin the journey to manage ongoing (chronic) migraine, sometimes unexpected discoveries occur. I had one such discovery when my normal regimen of migraine preventive medicines was unintentionally paused due to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Just Got Diagnosed With Migraine, Now What?Sometimes the diagnostic journey has many twists and turns. Other times, it is simple. When I was diagnosed with migraine it wasn’t that difficult to get the diagnosis. I told...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Join the Conversation: Popular Forums on Migraine Relief Tips & TricksFor several years, the forums section of Migraine.com has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about life with migraine. These forums also have been...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Depakote Infusion for MigraineAfter trying several as needed, monthly, and daily medications to try to break my cycle of chronic migraine attacks, my neurologist told me the next thing we were going to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments