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 School to help college students advocate for themselves...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Soothing AssociationsIt might seem overly simplistic - but one of the most soothing things I do when I suffer from migraine head pain is to use ice or icy cold frozen...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Parenting Through the Guilt: Are You a Migraine Mama?I am the mom of two sons and I live with chronic migraine. I know I'm part of a much larger community of migraine moms who parent differently than most...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
504 vs IEP: What Are They and Which One Do I Need?If your child’s migraine attacks are interfering with their ability to attend and succeed in school, you are entitled to request accommodations from your school. Trying to navigate this can...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Now Closed - Beat the Heat GiveawayThe Beat the Heat Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Summer is here, which means temperatures are on the rise. For many living with migraine, the summertime...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Reality of Parenting with Chronic MigraineI was lucky enough to get a break from migraines during my first pregnancy, in between kids, and most of the way through my second pregnancy. Then the migraines came...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Different Migraine Than I've Ever ExperiencedMy usual migraines are fairly repetitive in nature. They typically start either in the evenings when I’m overtired or I wake up with them during the night or first thing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Inside Look at When a Migraine HitsWhen I first started getting migraines, I did not know what was happening. I was around 20 years old and knew nothing. While on active duty, no one put what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Review of New Cluster Headache Book: Psychedelic OutlawsDr. Joanna Kempner shares her knowledge freely and without condescension, throwing in witty quips as she talks. It’s clear she’s a college professor. But the cool one you want to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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