Mindful DistractionYou may have come across the joke “French people are so tough they eat pain for breakfast”. As a Francophone, I always chuckle when I see it displayed on T-shirts... By Khalid Moomand3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Warming Up With MigraineNow that it is getting hot outside, I know that I have to be much more diligent in my migraine care and attentiveness. The combination of increased temperatures and heightened... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A New Low: Migraine Causes Hair Loss And Tooth DecayMigraine takes and takes and takes! As if navigating severe pain and complex neurological symptoms weren’t enough, we might also have our vanity taken to task by this disease. Due... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments113 comments
Using My Smartwatch Info to Take Charge of My HealthRecently I saved up and purchased a new activity watch that would allow me to measure my swim, biking and running for training. At the moment, health-wise, there is no... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
3 Crazy Cravings That Help Me Get Through My MigrainesThe last migraine I had I named Shirley. Shirley sent me straight to bed after supper. The nausea I was experiencing with Shirley was topping my migraine charts - unlike... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments76 comments
Intractable Migraine and MeThere isn't any one concrete reason why I can become intractable. Weather, changes in barometric pressure, fatigue, insomnia, or a reaction to a new medication could all be culprits. Sometimes... By Jaime Sanders5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Advocating For Children With MigraineLiving with migraine comes with all sorts of daily challenges, from difficulty driving, to deciding whether or not to call out of work, a migraine existence can be uncomfortable and... By Kyky Knight5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like migraine and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Evaluating Your Migraine Doctor/Patient Relationship – Looking for the Right FitIt never hurts to evaluate your patient/doctor relationship to ensure that it’s working for you. After all, if the relationship becomes dysfunctional, we may feel unheard, powerless, judged, devalued, and voiceless... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Complexities of the Migraine Doctor/Patient RelationshipThe relationship between a migraine doctor and patient may span decades and can be a game-changer in the life of a migraineur. Let’s face it: Life with migraine is hard... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What If You Can’t Escape?Many of us who suffer from migraines know just how inconvenient they can be. Whether it is interrupting a work day, limiting a favorite activity, preventing a scheduled get together... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Letting Go of Toxic RelationshipsDeciding when it’s time to end a toxic relationship is a lot harder than it looks. I’ve had more than my fair share of toxic relationships. And while in my... By Rebecca2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Stop Telling Me I Have Medication Overuse HeadacheHere's a confession many people with migraine won't make publicly: I took two Amerge (naratriptan) and four Midrin every day for 16 months. My headache specialist was aware that I... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments62 comments
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, developing the language to be able to communicate... By Kyky Knight5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Why Migraines Cause More MigrainesIn the days during and following a migraine attack, you'd think our bodies would know what was good for us, instead of leading us toward the very things that make... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
That Time When a Migraine Cost Me $80 In GasHow many of you out there have ever rented a car? Very often when I travel, I rent an inexpensive car so that I can get around without having to... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Guilt Trip of MigraineWhen am I going to get better at managing the guilt that comes with migraine? After a lifetime of dealing with this condition, you'd think I'd have unearthed a better... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with migraines can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people experience “breakthrough” pain. This is pain that cannot be... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Current Regulations Around Opioid PrescribingOpioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and our sense of pleasure, which can make them... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments