What Foods Do You Gravitate Towards During A Migraine Attack?Everyone who’s had a migraine knows how debilitating they are. Worst still is that the nausea can be so bad that eating at all during an episode is simply not... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Worsening Episodic MigraineFor quite some time, my migraine episodes seemed to be becoming more and more frequent. That seems to have tapered off and actually gone back down to just a few... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Hemiplegic Migraine and Peripheral NeuropathyWhen my first hemiplegic migraine struck in August, I thought I had enough knowledge to handle it myself, but I treated with Sumatriptan, which I know now isn't recommended due... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Draining the Life Out of YouI am a fairly energetic person, or at least I was before the migraines became so consistent. Even through the episodic migraines I have lived with for years now, I... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments98 comments
Why I Left My Headache SpecialistI have referred several times, most recently in my article about trying oxygen therapy, to the fact that I had a nationally known neurologist / headache specialist, which is, you... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel11 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Ruminating on Triggers: What Was I Thinking?What were you thinking messing with your diet the day before a concert? You know better than that. And you made it even worse by taking a triptan. Why did... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Facing Migraine’s NauseaNausea is a major symptom for so many people dealing with a migraine. It does not discriminate between individuals with episodic migraine or chronic migraine. For some individuals, it can... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
We Are So Much More Than Our MigrainesMigraine can leave many of us feeling guilty...a lot of the time. From canceling plans, to calling out of work sick, to missing family gatherings and important moments, migraine has... By Kyky Knight2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Coworkers See You Work on a Sick DayLike many of you, I have somehow managed to hold down a job despite my diagnosis of chronic migraine. I also have psoriatic arthritis, which has been well-managed in the... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
What’s Most Helpful to Hear During a Migraine Attack?We have all heard less than helpful comments from coworkers, friends and family while in the throes of a migraine attack. Though typically well-intentioned, these comments are often simply based... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Triptan Allergies: Fact or Fiction?I have used all triptans extensively over 25 years since Imitrex (sumatriptan) debut in the early 1990’s both as a patient and physician. I also participated in the half of... By maria.deleon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Coping MechanismsWith all of the medications and treatments currently available for migraine, there are probably more combinations than I can count that a doctor may use to help their patients find... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
When that Little Voice in Your Head Is MeanYou know that little voice in your head that narrates life from time to time? Unfortunately, that voice can be quite negative when it comes to navigating chronic pain. We... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Wide Awake in the Middle of the NightI’m well acquainted with odd times of night. When fatigue hits me hard during the day and I can’t resist a nap, I often wake up feeling a little better... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Expect When You’re Expecting with Migraine?There isn’t a lot of information available about migraine and pregnancy. What information there is tends to boil down to individual differences. Most doctors say that during pregnancy women with... By Sarah Hackley6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Worries About CGRP DrugsMay 17, 2018. That’s the FDA’s deadline to give its verdict on Aimovig (erenumab), the first of the CGRP monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention. This is a big day for... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
You’re Too ExpensiveI spent my childhood growing up on a farm/ranch. If there was one thing you learned by a young age, it was not to get too attached to any animal... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What's In Your Bag?The most important items in my migraine travel toolkit are my two pairs of migraine glasses. We all know that many kinds of light can either contribute to triggering an... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Pushing Harder in the Face of Advocacy SuccessSometimes, I forget I’m an advocate. More precisely, there are times I forget I need to advocate. For others, for my family, for myself. Sometimes, when surrounded as I am... By Sarah Hackley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Episodic vs Chronic Migraine HouseholdThere is a challenge within in household when one party is chronic and one party is episodic. I know for most of you, the idea of having a spouse who... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments