When The Guilt of Migraine Gets To Be Too MuchIf I were to be honest, for decades I wore guilt like a well-worn coat. Guilt that I couldn’t hang out with my friends. Guilt of not being the wife... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Migraines After 4 Years of Hardly AnyHi Guys, I have come here to know that I am not alone and that weirdly gives me comfort. I started with aura migraines when I was around 12. I... By alya911 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Today I Finally Received a DiagnosisAfter two years of experiencing every symptom, I have ever heard of connected to migraine disease and four different doctors I have what appears to be a true diagnosis. Intractable... By gardenertoo1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
4 Things Parents With Migraine Totally UnderstandIt’s tough having a brain that barbecues itself. It’s even more of a challenge when my brain barbecues itself while I’m parenting my 6-year-old. My migraines present a major obstacle... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Preventing Weather-Related Migraine AttacksFrom light and sounds to stress, there are many triggers that are avoidable. What do we do about the triggers we can’t avoid? Weather/barometric pressure changes are triggers that are... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments85 comments
Old Story, but Familiar to So ManyI will try and keep this short as possible. I suffer from chronic near-daily migraines. They have gotten worse, the older I am. I turned 60 this past June. I... By pigen514 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Don't Know What's Going on to Be HonestI had my first migraine aura in 1999 when I was 45. My husband was dying at the time and I saw it over his hospital bed. I didn't know... By silver3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Migraines and COVIDApproximately a year ago I had an MRI done on the brain and they found white spots and white spots can be anything from Multiple Sclerosis to Parkinson's but they... By 4uivxh1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Long RoadGreetings fellow humans that have been told that your sickness is all in your head. If that joke failed please let me know, I am a 51-year old with Chronic... By tongowefli1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
A Poem to All Who SufferThat thing showed up again. It came in the night. I tried to fight it off. With all my might. It thumped and it pulsed. It broke down every door... By kittens1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Open Letter to My SSD JudgeToday (to be honest, not sure if it's AM or PM let alone day of the week) Dear Social Security Disability (particularly the judge who denied me): Hello, you may... By tphreh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Chronic Migraine and ComorbiditiesThere have been many comorbid conditions tied to chronic migraine over the years. Most individuals I have encountered through work with various chronic migraine organizations have suffered from additional ailments... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Migraine HangoverI’ve been experiencing migraine for over thirty years. I started, as many of us do, as an episodic migraine sufferer who then progressed over time into a chronic migraineur. I... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why It’s So Difficult To Ask For Help With Migraines“I can do it myself, Mom,” my 6-year-old says while I zip up his coat. As my kid searches for more moments to experience his autonomy, this phrase pops up... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Carving Out A New Care RelationshipSome folks in the community may remember that I previously wrote about my long time caregiver and partner leaving, after a season during which I'd gotten very sick with comorbidities... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What I Do on Sunday that Helps Reduce MigrainesSunday is supposed to be a day of rest. It helps us replenish our energy. It helps us to avoid burnout. It also allows me to binge on the latest... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Finding Affordable and Convenient MedicationI have had migraines for almost 20 years. They are debilitating and have taken so much from my life and my family. I have lost so many jobs and friendships... By eam19831 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My One-Year Emgality Update: Side Effects, Migraine Frequency, and Insurance StressorsI’ve been taking Emgality, one of the new CGRP antibody medications, for a year now and wanted to report my experience. Below I share about side effects, insurance stressors, and... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
What's In Your Toolbox? Migraine-Friendly ProductsWith an often overwhelming array of “products” that either claim to help migraine or make life more manageable, it can be hard to know where to start. In fact, it’s... By Shoshana Lipson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
2020 Has Me Short-TemperedI don’t feel like myself right now. The stress of living in 2020—plus the increase in migraine severity that stress has brought—has me short-tempered and quick to anger or tears... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments