When the Migraine Monster Touches Our Children: Part 1I will never forget the day that my oldest son, Joel, called me into his room and said: “Flashy lights, mommy! I see flashy lights!” He was not quite 9...reactions7comments
Chronic Migraine and HIVWhen we found out that I was HIV positive, I started researching and talking to the infectious disease doctor that was assigned my case at the hospital. I had been...reactionscomments
Hashin’ for CompassionWeirdly enough, I can only really remember one person also having migraine growing up. If memory serves, it was my high school band teacher. I remember her talking about herself...reactions1comment
What I Don't Eat Saved MeAfter 2 clinical trials, it's obvious that hemiplegic migraines for me are caused only by what I eat. For 30 years I have avoided processed protein (hydrolyzed protein, concentrated protein...reactions5comments
How I Transitioned to Integrative Care for Migraine: Part 2Hopefully, you've had an opportunity to check out the first installment of this integrative series. If not, you can get caught up in Part 1 of this article. Again, there...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...reactions2comments
The Ever Evolving Migraine TriggerI have an old dog. I have yet to teach him a new trick. The instances in which I’ve tried, he looks up from his dog bed unimpressed as if...reactions26comments
COVID-19 Has Been One Long, Terrible MigraineI started getting headaches last month that would immediately come and go. Somedays it would only last for a few hours but would come again by night time. I explained...reactions2comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...reactionscomments
Born with MigrainesSome of my first memories are of migraines. My mother always told me that there was nothing a physician could do to help me. I suffered through days of violent...reactions1comment
What's in Your Toolbox? We All Need a Lifeline or Two!Having spent much of my life doing a fabulous job of faking being well, the importance of having a lifeline is somewhat new to me. I don’t say that to...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...reactionscomments
Preparing for A Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...reactionscomments
What Does the Trigeminal Nerve Have to Do With It?Whether you have cluster or migraine attacks, you quickly learn they are more than just a headache. One of the many parts of the head that gets triggered during an...reactions13comments
What a New Cluster Headache Patient Needs to Know about TreatmentsCluster headache attacks are a different kind of beast than migraine disease and other headache disorders. The sudden onset and clock-like nature make you afraid to fall asleep, take a...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the U.S. until recently. The recent public health emergency and...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health With At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...reactionscomments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...reactionscomments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...reactions2comments
My Experience with NerivioI have tried numerous forms of therapy to help treat and manage my migraine disease. I make it a point to cover any new treatment options when I visit my...reactionscomments
