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
Vestibular Migraine Linked to Increased Anxiety, Say ResearchersThe link between anxiety and migraine disease is well established. Those of us with migraine experience anxiety disorders at two to five...reactions12comments
An Open Letter to My MigrainesDear Migraines, It's been almost 30 years of this back and forth, this dance we started so very long ago. When you...reactionscomments
Time for a Change: Thoughts on New CareFor many who live with migraine, the process of visiting a new doctor can be a frustrating and vulnerable experience. For one...reactions7comments
What to Expect When You Take Vitamins for MigrainesDid you ever truly listen to the list of side effects in some of these pharmaceutical commercials. "May cause headache, diarrhea, liver...reactions4comments
Angie's Challenge: Migraines and Trying to ConceiveAngie has been living with migraines for years. They started shortly after she underwent brain surgery in 2008 for a seizure disorder...reactionscomments
