Masks and MigraineAs we are all tasked with wearing masks to protect ourselves and each other from COVID, a new challenge is arising for some. Many of us with migraine are noticing...Reactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Are You Sympathetic Dominant?Productivity was valued more than rest in the house I grew up in. Laying on the couch to watch TV or read a book was viewed more as lazy than...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Quick Adjustment Is What the Doctor OrderedI remember the first time I entered the chiropractic clinic. I was at a point I could not drive, not really talk and if someone had pointed a gun at...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why Some CGRPs Work When Others Don'tBy now, most people in the migraine community have heard of, if not tried, the CGRPs – a new approach in the prevention and treatment of migraine. After a bit...Reactions0reactionsComments125 comments
Seasonal Migraine - Back With A VengeanceRecently, I’ve been having a lot of issues with my endometriosis flaring up. To be frank, when I struggle with my endo, I struggle with hormonal migraines and my IBD...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Migraine Dark Room 101Fort building has always been a passion of mine. What started as a way to ‘create new and fantastical worlds’ turned into a cute and creative outlet. Whether they consisted...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How to Handle the Emergency Department for Cluster HeadachesThe first time someone has a cluster headache attack, it may send them to the emergency room (ER). It's common and recommended for anyone experiencing a new, severe, sudden-onset headache...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How I Found the Root Cause of My MigrainesI've had migraines for about 20 years now (I’m 46 now), and just learned over time to live with them. I’ve researched all the ways to help like eating healthy...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Mental Health Care With MakeupAbout two years ago, I really got into makeup. I watched countless videos of beauty gurus on the internet to learn how to apply mascara to my wild eyelashes that...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
gammaCore Coverage for Veterans and Active MilitaryHeadache disorders are a common problem among veterans and active military members. More than a third—36%—of veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan have been diagnosed with migraine or probable...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Frustration With My Stinkin’ Triggers!I find it wild that I can be so sensitive to light. It’s synonymous with life and growth. It helps crops flourish and keeps people all over the world illuminated...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Is Migraine Part of My Identity?Who am I? What’s important to me? How do I present myself to the world? I asked myself these questions to help guide the design of a new logo for...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Chocolate Does NOT Trigger My Migraine AttacksPlease, please stop telling me to stop eating chocolate! I wish it were that simple to make my migraine stop, but migraine triggers never are. I still remember being an...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
5 Ways to Support Someone with Cluster HeadachesMy husband and I have a unique perspective on supporting someone living with episodic and chronic cluster headaches. He has intractable chronic cluster headaches, and I have episodic cluster headaches...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
CGRPs May Not Be the Better Choice for SomeTried injections of Emgality and now on Ubrelvy and or Nurtec. With all three, I have had strange chest aims that don’t make sense. Don’t have other health issues and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
