What I Wish People Knew About My Invisible IllnessI have had migraine with aura for almost 40 years now, and I have been managing to function, with a demanding job, but it has not been easy. What I... By phillygirl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
95% Improvement in Migraine Frequency and 80% Improvement in SeverityHow I achieved 95% improvement in Migraine Frequency and 80% improvement in Severity in the remaining 5% occurrences: Hi, I am 44, an IT Expert living in Pakistan, with a... By ghani8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Dark Room and Other Ways to Migraine-Proof Your SpaceI know it’s there. Like a Jedi Master strong with The Force, I can feel it even with my eyes closed—that sliver of sunlight. It’s shining through a slit in... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Prescribe Advocacy for MigraineYes, an old dog can learn new tricks. After 30 years of practice, I have added a new prescription for many of my patients: Rx – migraine advocacy. Here is... By Dr. William B. Young5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Cyclical and Linear Nature of MigraineHave you ever thought you had your migraine condition figured out? Even if just for a moment? Perhaps you had a handle on your triggers or your treatment protocol? Or... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
The Snowball Effect of Migraine After MigraineThe physician's assistant tells me to take a deep breath in and then breathe out. She leads me through a meditation/visualization where I picture different parts of my brain calming... By Lisa Robin Benson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What Migraine Means to MeResearch papers have never been my strong suit. Writing them always felt like an emotionless drag and finding things to say about scientific theory or timberwolves just never really inspired... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why We Need To Keep Thanking Our Frontline WorkersThis isn’t over yet. I hate to be the black spot of reminding people, but COVID-19 isn’t over yet. Right now, all we can control is the way we act... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
PreventionHas anybody tried aspirin for prevention? I suffered from the wretched thing to the tune of every couple of weeks. This went on for many years until I had the... By m-grain1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
One Gray DayA Poem by Rema MacLean: She awoke at 4 a.m., long before dawn. The weather report was calling for rain all day today so she knew this wouldn’t be a... By intrigue404 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraines, Dehydration, and Staying HydratedStaying hydrated is important for everybody. Although hydration has extra importance for those who suffer from migraines. On one hand, dehydration can trigger migraines in some individuals. On the other... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Four Steps I Take When My Migraine StartsI have a small window. Truth be told, it’s more like a tiny porthole window than a big bay window. When the twinges of my migraine first begin, I have... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Mismatched Lego Pieces of Communication: Aphasia and MigraineRecently, while we were on a walk, I was talking with my partner about my migraines because I was having a particularly difficult day getting my words out a few... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Strange Migraine ChangesI wanted to ask the community about my migraine change, I have had migraines for 38 years, always starts with aura zigzags, then pain over my left eye, and eventually... By rosewitch1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
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Mask Tips for Migraine PatientsI don’t wear a mask often. That’s not because I don’t believe in their efficacy, and it’s not because I am at all careless when it comes to preventing the... By The Migraine Girl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Telehealth Visit“Hello, I’m Dr R------,” the gastroenterologist said at my first telehealth appointment with him. Social convention dictates that I would have said, “Hi, I’m Kerrie. It’s nice to meet you.”... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
AftermathMy bedroom is like the scene of a migraine crime. There is a vomit bucket next to three ice packs that are no longer cold. There is an eye covering... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments49 comments
The Girl in that CapI was diagnosed with chronic migraine when I was only 9 years old. It was a constant reason for a lack of confidence for my appearance of a geeky child... By riabhat1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Life Not My OwnStarting at 17 years old migraines came into my life. I knew what it was and what I should do because I had watched my mom suffer with them most... By dominicandy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments