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...reactions12comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions18comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
PreventionHas anybody tried aspirin for prevention? I suffered from the wretched thing to the tune of every couple of weeks. This went...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions13comments
