When Pain Means MoreWhen living with chronic pain, sometimes we end up missing the important signs our bodies are trying to give us. Pain is...reactions3comments
When Reaching For the Stars Lands You in a DitchFinding a balance between work and self-care can be difficult for people who are the perfect picture of health. I know, because...reactions1comment
What to Avoid Saying to Someone About Preventing MigraineI recently attended a coaching workshop for health and wellness coaches. The women I had the privilege to meet while there overflow...reactions99comments
When Migraines Age UsChronic migraine has a way of aging us early such that young people are living like senior citizens. How do we handle feeling as...reactions63comments
Who Would You Have Been Without Migraines?Who would you have been without migraines? What would you have accomplished in this lifetime if you hadn’t been hampered by severe...reactions35comments
When does the grieving end?I recently attempted to decrease my dose of amitriptyline (an antidepressant often prescribed as an off-label daily preventative for people with migraine)...reactions12comments
Planning Around Migraine: Plans for When You Can’t DriveIt’s 3 p.m., and your children get out of school in 45 minutes. The school is 30 minutes away so you start...reactions16comments
The Catch-All Treatment: PrednisoneDecember was rough for me in a lot of ways. Besides having increased migraines and an extremely busy schedule with Zo's Nutcracker...reactions10comments
What If Migraines Were Visible?This invisible condition that is migraine can make it appear as if we are totally fine when we are absolutely not. On...reactions81comments
Why You Should Tell Your Migraine StoryIn a writing class recently the teacher brought up something I hadn't considered. He talked about why stories are important. From Greek...reactions6comments
Community Views: Your Uncommon Migraine SymptomsVisual aura, pain, nausea, and vomiting are some well-known symptoms of migraine, but people with migraine often experience a wide range of...reactions96comments
Circle of Life: Parenting a Child who has MigraineSeeing your child in pain is one of the worst feelings a parent can experience. Looking back on my childhood and teen...reactions17comments
Hiring the Right DoctorYou’ve probably heard that if you have migraine, the best kind of doctor is a headache specialist. You’ve probably also heard that...reactionscomments
The Pain Scale PredicamentAsk any person who deals with pain how they feel about the 0-10 pain scale commonly used in doctor's offices and hospitals...reactions81comments
We Get Knocked Down But We Get Up AgainLike a car screeching to a stop, or a light switched off. Like a helium balloon floating away. Who am I? Where...reactions32comments
Will Soaking Your Feet in Hot Water Relieve a Migraine?You’ve probably seen that photo on social media. It depicts a woman sitting on a counter with her feet soaking in the...reactions10comments
My Experience with Oxygen TherapyIn early June 2014, I was sitting with my mom in my headache specialist's office, nervously wringing my hands while speaking to...reactions19comments
Why Won’t My Doctor Prescribe Narcotics?One of our readers asks, “Why do neurologists not want to prescribe narcotics even if that's the only thing that stops the...reactions4comments
Thank a NurseMy 81 year old grandfather recently had his bladder and prostate removed. I had the privilege to stay long hours in the...reactions9comments
To Cry or Not to Cry?It’s easy to find research espousing the benefits of a good cry. According to Dr. Judith Orloff of Psychology Today, continuous crying...reactions35comments
