Debating When to Take Abortive MedicationsSome individuals may wonder why this is even an issue. The sad reality of the matter is most of the time you get 6 to 9 abortive migraine medication doses... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments102 comments
Hormonal Migraine and My HysterectomyI am aware that hysterectomy as a means of trying to control migraine is controversial. Both of my pregnancies were horrifying. I had been hoping for migraine relief during pregnancy, since... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Sleep, Migraine, and InsomniaProblems with sleep are a major issue among those with chronic migraine. These sleep troubles can be problematic for a number of reasons. Individuals with chronic migraine, often have problems... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Chronic Migraine and Pain ManagementSpeaking as a caregiver for someone who has suffered about 10 years living with chronic migraine, I have seen actions, or more to the point, inaction from more doctors than... By Steven Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments71 comments
The Emotional Roller Coaster Ride From Chronic To Episodic and Back AgainIf given the option to have pain every day or just a few times a week, most people would probably choose the latter, right? Of course. When it comes to... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Passing On MigraineThree is an adorable age for kids — especially when they start copying their grown-ups. My fierce and feisty three-year old daughter loves to put a surgical mask over her... By Prof. Joanna Kempner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Pleasure and Pain of Salon Hair WashesWhen I was younger, going to get my haircut wasn’t something I thought of as a luxurious or particularly nurturing experience. I didn’t go often, and I didn’t really do... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Workplace Woes and 'The Talk'I feel as though I am always walking a fine line of employed and not-so-employed when it comes to balancing my work life and my migraines. Along with other illnesses such... By Kyky Knight2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Alone In a Sea of MillionsI can almost count the people I know in real life who have migraine on one hand. A cousin, an aunt, a neighbor, my father-in-law, a mom of my son's... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Why Do I Pretend to be Well?I caught myself tuning out of a pleasant conversation with a coworker recently, wherein we were discussing our evening plans and checking in generally with one another to see how... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments140 comments
My Daughter and the Triptan Pregnancy RegistryWhile looking yesterday for Migraine.com articles to link within a piece I recently wrote, I accidentally came upon a story about the Sumatriptan Pregnancy Registry I participated in with Zo... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Music & Migraines: Tips For Enjoying Live MusicHeading out on the town to see a band play a loud concert, in a brightly lit music venue full of smells that are interesting at best, and outright bad... By Kyky Knight7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Opinions on Chronic Migraine Treatment OptionsI came across an article discussing how many individuals with migraine were unhappy with their treatment plan based on the Migraine in America 2016 national survey. From my own personal... By Amanda Workman5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
“Migraine is not a 1 or 0 thing”When I asked Canadian Migraine Specialist Dr. Elizabeth Leroux why migraine research and treatment is so egregiously underfunded in proportion to the widespread disability it causes, she noted migraine stigma... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Waiting to LiveI’ve been doing it for years: canceling get-togethers with friends and family, missing important events, putting off work projects, avoiding going outside. Putting plans on hold and waiting for the... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments63 comments
The Virtue of Not Having Tried "Everything"If you've dealt with migraine disease for a long time, you probably have said the following phrase: "Oh, I've tried everything." I am most tempted to say this when a... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Utilizing The InternetWhat we all know as the internet today is leaps and bounds above what it was when it was originally created. It was conceptualized back in the mid 1960’s by... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What If They Were Gone Forever?I often ponder what life would be like without frequent pain and disability after having it in my life for so long. (What person with a chronic disease doesn’t ponder... By Anna Eidt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in... By NinaHU1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ask the Advocates: Trigger AvoidanceWe asked our migraine advocates to share their tips for avoiding common triggers. Here's what they had to say. If you have frequent or chronic migraines, I think it’s worth... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments