Full Moons and MigrainesThe impact of the full moon on migraines, while not properly or thoroughly researched, is generally accepted within the patient community. I have certainly noticed that the full moon brings... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Community Views: How Do You Decide Whether to Work or Not?One of our community members detailed her struggle with deciding whether or not to go to work when a migraine hits. When sharing her experience, she especially highlighted the struggle... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Volunteering while Disabled with Chronic MigraineThe frequency and severity of chronic migraine pain and its accompanying symptoms can be consuming to manage. For people who’ve been disabled by chronic migraines, volunteering can provide a sense... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
When a Loved Event Becomes a TriggerMy hometown has a wonderful, well known early fall art and music fair called The Black Swamp Arts Festival. The Fest is nearing its 25 anniversary, and almost from its... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Takeaways from The Migraine Miracle BookNote: These are my impressions after reading and applying Dr. Turknett’s recommendations. These are my personal opinions and responses to his book.(Turknett, Josh. The Migraine Miracle: A Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Ancestral... By Bill Bartlett5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Triggered by Weather? This Medication May HelpIt’s fall in Texas, which means one to two months of intense oscillations between 90+ degree, summer-like temperatures and 30-50 degree winter temperatures – all within the same week if... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Can We Talk About Bras?Allodynia, or “central pain sensitization,” can make regular, everyday sensations feel painful. It's a part of living with migraine for many people, and it can turn ponytails, wool sweaters, and... By Anna Eidt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Your Experience with Migraine and Heightened SensitivityWe recently shared an article with you in the migraine community that talked about the potential link between sensory processing sensitivity and migraine. This can otherwise be translated to being... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Migraine.com Patient Perspective - KratomThe kratom plant has received enormous attention over the last few months, primarily because the U.S. DEA proposed a Sept. 30 ban that would reclassify the previously legal herb as... By Sarah Hackley6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
What did you accomplish today?When your day is lost to a migraine, and the pain and related symptoms sicken and paralyze you, it can feel as if you missed out on all the fun... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Five Ways to Create a Normal LifeHave you ever felt like life will never be normal again? You've tried dozens of different treatments and nothing seems to make a difference. The dream of a normal life feels... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Seven Ways to Lessen Migraine's Impact on Your Family"I feel so guilty for what my migraine attacks do to my kids!" If you’re a parent with migraine, you’ve likely had a similar thought about your own children. It’s... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Has migraine made me weaker? Part 2In “Has migraine made me weaker? Part 1” I concluded that migraine has not made me literally or physically weaker overall, but rather has changed the ways I use, care... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
When My Doctor Gave Up on MeThe headache specialist said: “Research is finding new treatments, but nothing is available to help you now. You’re the same age as my daughter. I would want her to have relief while... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Your Opinion MattersI recently participated in a patient survey conducted by a pharmaceutical research company. Although the survey targeted a different type of headache disorder, I still learned a few things that... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cancelling Out the GoodJust as the placebo effect can have a positive impact on treatment results, the opposite can be true as well. It’s called the nocebo effect. Because the mind and body... By tammy-lrome1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Migraines & Food: Cravings, Triggers, Comfort & FreedomNutrition plays a powerful role for the person living with chronic migraine. What we crave can signal the arrival of a migraine; what we eat can prevent or conversely trigger... By Holly Harding5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Using a smart phone during an attackI admit that I use my iPhone way more than I wish I did. When I see other people in public using their phones instead of engaging with the world... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Breaking my own rulesOkay. It’s confession time. I was packing for my final trip of the summer when I made a startling discovery. Flipping open the pill box containing my naratriptan, I found just... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Migraine Minefield: Jury DutyThe dreaded letter came in early July. I was being summoned to jury duty. Ughhhhh. My first reaction was to begin looking for the letter my former neurologist wrote to... By The Migraine Girl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments