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
Postdrome: Is it Really the End?Postdrome is the last phase of a migraine attack that can last for hours or even days. It is also referred to as the migraine hangover. During the postdrome phase, people experience... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
The Battle of the OdorsMy cats bring me such happiness and comfort. Those of you with animals likely know how wonderful it feels to have a little being in your house who loves you... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
When Self-Care Looks Self-IshMy brain has a mind of its own. Some days I’m totally fine with this, like when it craves large slices of chocolate cake. Then there are the days when... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Five Things About Migraine I Don’t UnderstandMigraine is a weird, often confusing disease. Even though I've lived with it since childhood and been an advocate here on Migraine.com since 2014, there are still things about both... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Willing CGRP Guinea PigsOne of our community members recently posted the following comment regarding taking one of the new CGRP treatments: “You, others and I who are risking taking these injections are going... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Why Reyvow Is a Big WOW for the Migraine Community!There is a new reason for hope! This October we saw the exciting FDA approval of a new class of migraine abortives, REYVOW, also known as lasmiditan. The results from... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Botox and Ajovy; A One-Two PunchI received my first Botox injections in June of 2018 after jumping through all kinds of hoops to get it approved. I had no expectations for the first round of... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Did I Cause This? Parenting Children with MigraineThe other day, I watched helplessly as my son writhed on the couch in pain. His hands clutched his small head in a pose I am all too familiar with... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The Importance of the Chronic Pain In America SurveyWhen I became chronic, I found an amazing migraine community. But it is only over the past few years I’ve realized that I’m also a member of the broader chronic... By Katie M. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 refreshed and not fear that pain, discomfort and... By Jaime Sanders4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Respect and Power at the Doctor’s OfficeFeeling powerless at the doctor’s office is something many in the community can relate to. From being misunderstood, to being outright disrespected, self-advocacy when it comes to wellness can be... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
The Cost of Wellness - Affording the CGRPsThose who are experiencing wellness for the first time in years because of the CGRP medications may be feeling as if they are living on borrowed time. This is due... By Holly Harding4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments72 comments
I'm a Stay-At-Home-Mom with Migraines: Here's My PlanI’m a Virgo. This makes me a sensational planner with a fabulous attention to detail and an amazing knack for being right. Virgos are also modest. I’m not sure my... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments