Med Students and MigrainesI lived in Philadelphia for four years in my twenties. The Philadelphia region has nine medical schools. No matter what kind of...reactions10comments
Shaving Through MigraineI was FaceTiming my girlfriend while finally grabbing the clippers to shave my scraggly beard. I think it looks cool. She thinks...reactions7comments
My Research on Migraine Preventives and PregnancyI've written quite a bit about how my previous migraine specialist told me there weren't really any good options for migraine prevention...reactionscomments
Your Migraine is ShowingA stranger told me he could tell I had a migraine the other day. Something about my eyelids, he said. I was...reactions88comments
Speaking Out for Those Who Can’t: Headache on the Hill 2022On February 15, I participated in my second year as an advocate with Headache on the Hill (HOH), a day of migraine...reactions1comment
The Virtue of Not Having Tried "Everything"If you've dealt with migraine disease for a long time, you probably have said the following phrase: "Oh, I've tried everything." I...reactions24comments
Rx: Enjoy Yourself!Have you ever noticed that you're not as aware of your migraine pain when you're enjoying yourself? Maybe you watched a funny...reactions17comments
Odd One OutI've said and done some pretty odd things while in the midst of a migraine - some of those things were embarrassing...reactions60comments
Utilizing the Neurology Infusion Suite (Part 2)In part one of this article, I share a detailed account of what led me to my most recent migraine in the...reactionscomments
Working My Way Back into Old TriggersI have worked in the oil and gas industry for the last six years. I am a multi-craft tradesman, which has allowed...reactions2comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
What "Feeling Better" Means to MeThere used to be a time in my life when I thought I would get better. When I would wake up feeling...reactions12comments
How A 24-Hour Cancellation Policy Harms Chronic Pain PatientsWe’ve all done it. You forget about that self-care appointment or double book yourself and forget to cancel. These instances are frustrating...reactions27comments
Uninsured with Chronic Migraine: Advocacy in the Face of Off OddsNavigating the hoops and hurdles of chronic migraine can be a full time investment. From hospital and doctor’s bills, to high prescription...reactions6comments
When I found out that insurance didn't cover a medication I really neededIn 2015, I asked my neurologist about non-oral migraine meds I could try. Most of the time when I get a migraine...reactions30comments
Migraines and COVID-19I work as a CNA at a nursing home and I take care of those vulnerable to COVID-19. We have to wear...reactions1comment
Counting PillsI know I can’t be the only one out there who’s doing it. Several times a month, I check my supply of...reactions162comments
I’ve Tried It AllIt took having seizures to let my circle of friends understand better what a migraine can do. Mine get so bad they...reactions2comments
Why Migraine Is Important: Changing My MindsetI recently identified a nagging thought. It had been hanging around for years, but it finally came to the surface. What was...reactions1comment
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
