A Hospital Ward Dedicated Solely to Migraine PatientsI recently shared that at the end of last year, I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. This is an infection in my...reactions2comments
Navigating the Transition: Reentering the Workforce with Chronic MigraineMaking the journey back into the workforce after a prolonged hiatus due to chronic migraine disease is a challenge. After navigating the...reactions10comments
What Is in Your Migraine Playlist? Here’s My Top 10My life has always revolved around music. I went from listening to all types of music as a young child to playing...reactions13comments
A Persistent Need for Abortive MedicationI recently shared that I’ve been dealing with what feels like a semi-permanent, daily disaster of a chronic intractable migraine, one that...reactions2comments
5 Things to Bring to Your First Headache Specialist AppointmentYour first meeting with your neurologist or headache specialist is a high-pressure situation. You have a lot of medical history and information...reactions2comments
Uncovering How Migraine Began in Our FamilyMigraine disease runs deep in our family. As a child, I remember my mother, sister, and grandmother having 'bad headaches' that caused...reactionscomments
My Personal Experience with Migraine SupplementsI see a functional medicine practitioner about once or twice a year. She doesn't direct all my healthcare decisions; I see a...reactionscomments
When Normal Tests Results Really Aren’t NormalHave you reported symptoms to a doctor, they run some labs or other tests, and the results are normal? This happened to...reactionscomments
Disability: Waiting for a DecisionIn 2017, I received my initial approval for disability. Unfortunately, I am currently under a regularly scheduled reevaluation. From my understanding, this...reactions2comments
Influenced to Try a Face Massager for MigraineI got influenced. Social media has my number and got me good. I’d been feeling frustrated by my current healthcare team and...reactionscomments
Is Vyepti Raising My Blood Sugar?I am one of the lucky people to have found a combination therapy regimen that manages my chronic migraine well enough to...reactions2comments
Finding Your Footing with Migraine TreatmentMigraine can be confusing and the treatment options can be as well. How did you get more familiar with the options and...reactionscomments
Where Can I Learn More About Life With Migraine Disease?Migraine is one of the world’s most common health conditions and its most common neurological disease, yet it's still so misunderstood. Understanding...reactionscomments
What Happens When We Change the Treatment Goal Line?“I found this one special pill and it completely stopped my migraine attacks!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen...reactions14comments
Trying Preventative Nurtec for the First TimeIt’s been a frustrating year in terms of trying to prevent my chronic migraines. Most frustratingly is that I often miss the...reactionscomments
Preparing to Switch Migraine Providers While in an Active Migraine CycleI recently had to switch my migraine care providers because I was experiencing one of my worst migraine attacks. It felt like...reactionscomments
Navigating the Pain: How Opioids for Fibromyalgia Can Trigger MigraineFibromyalgia is an ongoing (chronic) and complicated condition. Those living with it experience “widespread pain, primarily affecting the muscles, bones, and joints”...reactions8comments
Getting Your Child the Migraine Help They Need at SchoolManaging migraine disorder in a school setting can be challenging for both children and their families. Here is a detailed, step-by-step guide...reactions1comment
Who Am I With Chronic Illness? Do I Still Matter?I must admit that I do have multiple chronic health conditions. I believe there is hardly a time in which something is...reactions2comments
College Migraine Management: Self-Advocacy Steps for SuccessTransitioning to college can be challenging, especially for students managing migraine. Here’s a step-by-step guide we made in collaboration with Migraine at...reactionscomments
