Living with Migraine

Like a car screeching to a stop, or a light switched off.  Like a helium balloon floating away. Who am I?  Where did I go? How is it possible?  Just...

You’ve probably seen that photo on social media. It depicts a woman sitting on a counter with her feet soaking in the sink basin and an ice pack on the...

In early June 2014, I was sitting with my mom in my headache specialist's office, nervously wringing my hands while speaking to the headache nurse coordinator. I rarely got to...

One of our readers asks, “Why do neurologists not want to prescribe narcotics even if that's the only thing that stops the pain?” When used for a limited time, narcotics...

My 81 year old grandfather recently had his bladder and prostate removed. I had the privilege to stay long hours in the hospital with him, to comfort him and be...

It’s easy to find research espousing the benefits of a good cry. According to Dr. Judith Orloff of Psychology Today, continuous crying (i.e. the emotional kind as opposed to the...

A frustrated, worried reader asked us: “I’ve had this same migraine for two weeks. This has never happened to me before. How do I break this?” This problem can happen...

It began with a post I saw on Facebook from someone in one of my migraine support groups. "Is it just me??" It began. "I looked back over my pain...

We’ve all heard it: people questioning whether or not the condition is real. And if they even believe there is such a thing as migraine, many still can’t fathom the...

Our readers ask some of the best questions. This one is so good that the answer deserves to be shared with everyone. "I stopped coloring my hair. Now my migraines...

The 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...

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...

The 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...

My 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...

Note: 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...

It’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...

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...

We 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...

The 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...

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...