Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How a Doctor I Saw a Decade Ago Is Still Helping Me TodayAbout a decade ago, I saved up some cash and took a big leap of faith: I decided to see a complementary care doctor in the hopes of improving my... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to navigate... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Does It Mean To Be Pain Free?Having lived with awful head pain from the time I was still in daycare, I have grown accustomed to living in a less than ‘feel good’ state. I even sometimes... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Odd One OutI've said and done some pretty odd things while in the midst of a migraine - some of those things were embarrassing, and others were outright bewildering. I thought I... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments58 comments
Aimovig: Community Feedback & ExperiencesMany of our Migraine.com members that have tried Aimovig have been willing to share their personal experiences including side effects in our forum page dedicated to this topic. You can... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments40 comments
Why I Stopped Calling My Husband My CaregiverI was disabled by chronic migraine for years before I ever called my husband my caregiver. I don’t remember exactly when he got that title, but I’m pretty sure it... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for Custom Research Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The Custom... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Spoons, and How to Start a Good ConversationBefore you begin reading this article, do you need an explanation of the spoon theory? I have a patient with severe chronic migraine who I took care of many years... By Dr. William B. Young2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Unsolicited Advice“I just wish I could do something to help you.” That’s what I said to my husband after we had an exchange where I tried to encourage him to increase... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Work and Migraine: A Juggling ActOn most days, dealing with a serious migraine means leaving work early. Some days it means not going in to work at all. The inherent problem is finding the proper... By Steven Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Are CGRPs Right for Me?With the flurry of information surrounding the CGRPs for migraine, it can be tricky to keep up. We've created a downloadable list of questions you can ask your doctor to... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Unexpected Trigger: Working OutLately, I've noticed that I have developed a new-and-unusual-to-me migraine trigger: exercise. It has been a trying few months of being constantly sick, with what seemed like an unending list of pain... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
Chronic Migraine and Mental HealthI previously wrote an article titled Chronic Migraine Effects on the State of Mental Health. The article focused on the depression, stress, and isolation due to chronic migraine. A few... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Uninsured with Chronic Migraine: Advocacy in the Face of Off OddsNavigating the hoops and hurdles of chronic migraine can be a full time investment. From hospital and doctor’s bills, to high prescription prices and searching for care that actually works... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Other Side of the SpoonLast week, the university where my husband is an instructor held a "teach-in" about the opioid crisis. Mainly populated with speakers from mental health agencies and youth social workers, the... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments50 comments
How to Maintain Your Social Life While Living with MigrainesYou make plans and then hold your breath. Will this be yet another commitment you’ll have to break because of a migraine? Why does it feel like migraines are starting... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Working My Way Back into Old TriggersI have worked in the oil and gas industry for the last six years. I am a multi-craft tradesman, which has allowed me to work almost continually depending on my... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When You Don’t Know What’s Triggering Your Migraines: Part 2The two biggest questions on the mind of a person living with are: In Part 1 of this series we explored how to identify your food triggers with the elimination... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Withdrawing from the WorldMissed phone calls, ignored voicemails, and unopened emails plague me when I’m in a bad migraine spell. The messages pile up for weeks or months and nag at me all... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments