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...reactions4comments
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...reactions113comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions76comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions63comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions26comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions33comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
