My Migraine Story: A Lifetime Dance and Suffering!When my son was 1.5 years old, he came into the bathroom and saw me puking from my migraine. He leaned over his potty training toilet, spit in it and... By librarianmom2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Chronic Migraines Secondary to Chronic Neck InjuriesHello All. My Name here is Anne. I was originally diagnosed with migraine following Lumbar Puncture 1989. Past history hangman fracture of the pedicle of my C2 Miracle to be... By anne-74 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Attacks With No Pain or Quicker Resolution: How Migraine Patterns Are Changing With the CGRPsI know I'm not the only one who is experiencing an evolving pattern in both frequency, resolution, and type of migraine with the introduction of the CGRPs. I’ve seen many... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments120 comments
My Migraine PlaylistMusic can reach into the deepest parts of our soul and bring us joy when we can’t seem to smile, bring us comfort when anxiety is high, and bring us... By Kyky Knight2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How My 4-Year-Old Released Me From Migraine Guilt“Hi there,” my phone call began, “I’m so sorry, but I won’t be able to make lunch today. I have a migraine.” “That’s no problem,” the kind voice responded, “Please... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Migraine CareLine: Free Resource for Financial, Insurance, and Disability AssistanceAre you fighting with your insurance company to get coverage for a medication or another treatment? Do you need help filing for disability? Would you like to know which financial... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Getting Shot in the ButtI was never great about needles growing up. Sure, I say this as if I have gotten even remotely better at them nowadays. I mean, yes, they pinch, but I’d... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Does Your Family “Get” Migraines?It’s hard to understand something you’ve never experienced. And that certainly is so applicable to the life of a migraineur. What I think is most frustrating as a migraineur, is... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
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 it? “Migraine is not important.” This thought is... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
"There's No Reason for You to Get Migraines"Debilitating migraines often landed me in the emergency room as a kid. I would get so physically sick from the pain that I would be dehydrated - further intensifying the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Ways to Describe Migraines to a Person Who Doesn't Have ThemFor those who have experienced migraine pain, I can say, “I have chronic migraines,” and there’s no further explanation needed. An instant recognition happens between us and that person understands... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments51 comments
New Decade ResolutionsNew Year’s resolutions have always been a fickle thing for me. Growing up, adults swore on the fact that with each beginning of the calendar year, they would strive to... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Timing Your CGRP MedicinesCGRP medicines are a brand new type of migraine drug that’s on the market. I’m about to take my third dose of Emgality. Through my own experiences, and talking with... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
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 laterReactions0reactionsComments6 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments4 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments7 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments1 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments18 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments