Chronic Migraines ForeverI’ve had migraines since I was 16 that developed into chronic migraines (20-28 per month) in my forties - I am 67 years old now. I have tried everything except... By shirleyeh1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Will I ever have a life again?I've had migraines since I was a child, I'm 48 now. I have memories of them. I'm sitting in bed with my mom next to me, rocking back and forth... By jessmarie10052 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
CGRP Treatments: Insurance and Cost BarriersIt's an exciting time in the migraine world! For the first time in decades, there are new treatment options for people living with migraine. While there can be feelings of... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Why Did I Wait on Starting a Gratitude List?There has been a lot of buzz about gratitude lists and journals. I heard great testimonials for their benefits. I read articles on how much they actually could improve health... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Taking Off the Mask: The Real Face of MigraineOff popped a nail… and then another, leaving my hands looking rather unique and definitely not the class act they’d been intended to mimic! I was traveling back from a... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Living the Chronic LifeLiving life should be pretty easy, right? I’m sure for many people it is, and I don’t begrudge anyone living a normal life. I, however, am not one of those... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Aimovig: Is It My Happy Ending For Migraines?Once upon a time, I believed in fairy tales and happy endings were just a chapter away. In the first grade, I knew rainbow unicorns would rescue me from math... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments33 comments
CGRP Treatments: No Happy Ending YetMigraine treatments are getting a lot of attention lately. With new options on the market, people in the migraine community have expressed feelings of hope and hesitation. On Migraine.com's Facebook... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments46 comments
Totally, Completely Out of ControlRecently, I have had to come to terms with the fact that I am currently sick too often to take on as much responsibility as I have in the past... By Kyky Knight6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Migraine and Body Temperature RegulationI’ve always had an odd symptom occurring with my migraine attacks relating to my body temperature. There are times when I would feel hot. This wasn’t like a fever but... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments89 comments
Waiting For the Other Shoe to Drop: Migraine and Comorbid ConditionsDo any of you feel as though you are constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop? Do you live not only with migraine but also with multiple other health... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments68 comments
CGRP Treatments: The Success StoriesThe new CGRP treatments are certainly a hot topic. On Migraine.com's Facebook page, we reposted Holly Baddour’s piece, “CGRPs and Migraine: Navigating Wellness for the First Time in Years.” Her... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Who Am I Beyond Migraine?Some huge changes in my life have prompted me to get a bit existential, and I have been pondering questions like: "What is fear?" and "Who am I?" I mean... By Kyky Knight2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Postdrome: Is it Really the End?Postdrome is the last phase of a migraine attack that can last for hours or even days. It is also referred to as the migraine hangover. During the postdrome phase, people experience... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
The Battle of the OdorsMy cats bring me such happiness and comfort. Those of you with animals likely know how wonderful it feels to have a little being in your house who loves you... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
When Self-Care Looks Self-IshMy brain has a mind of its own. Some days I’m totally fine with this, like when it craves large slices of chocolate cake. Then there are the days when... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Five Things About Migraine I Don’t UnderstandMigraine is a weird, often confusing disease. Even though I've lived with it since childhood and been an advocate here on Migraine.com since 2014, there are still things about both... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Willing CGRP Guinea PigsOne of our community members recently posted the following comment regarding taking one of the new CGRP treatments: “You, others and I who are risking taking these injections are going... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments47 comments
Why Reyvow Is a Big WOW for the Migraine Community!There is a new reason for hope! This October we saw the exciting FDA approval of a new class of migraine abortives, REYVOW, also known as lasmiditan. The results from... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Botox and Ajovy; A One-Two PunchI received my first Botox injections in June of 2018 after jumping through all kinds of hoops to get it approved. I had no expectations for the first round of... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments33 comments