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
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 laterReactions0reactionsComments33 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments46 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments5 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments97 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments68 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments10 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments