3 Migraine-Friendly Date Night IdeasLet’s face it migraine can put a heavy strain on our relationships. It’s hard to make – and keep – plans with family and friends. We never know when the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Kicked Off Disability? What Are Your Options?Holly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and what... By Holly Harding4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reducing the Risk of a Migraine Attack During Colonoscopy PrepI don’t know anyone who looks forward to a colonoscopy. For those of us with migraine, the required dietary restrictions and prep procedure bring risks of a migraine attack on... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Imagine a Migraine World That Is TransformedImagine a world where the norms of life with migraine are completely transformed from the life we currently journey! A life that was previously fragmented, unpredictable, and full of debilitating... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
How Listening To Myself Versus Others Helped Ease My Head PainMy migraine attacks may have been happening in my own head, but for the longest time, I looked outside of myself for answers. Let me explain: Before I went to... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Trying a Prednisone Pack...AgainThe migraine wouldn’t end. It started around Thanksgiving and, every time I thought it was gone, it would be back. Nausea, light sensitivity, fog, aura, and headache. My muscles hurt... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
3 Low-Energy Self Care PracticesOur body is all too familiar with pain. For some of us we may experience intense attacks, and others may experience the ongoing pain of chronic migraine. We crave a... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Getting Surveilled for Disability EvaluationHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series on disability, she walks us through the various steps she took... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Games to Entertain a Kiddo While Struggling With a MigraineA lot of us know what it's like to wake up with a migraine or develop a migraine during the day, but you're fully, 100% responsible for entertaining kiddos (and... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Migraine Life: Vacationing and VomitingAm I alone? I know that I am not alone in my issues with motion sickness, vertigo, and/or migraine. How many more of us are out there? This is not... By Tonya Henry4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Have You Ever Felt Bored During a Migraine Attack?I’m having a bad run of migraines and my previous neurologist has moved on, leaving me in a no man’s land of no neurologist while I wait for my appointment... By Laura Wheatman Hill4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When Disability Requires You to See an “Independent” DoctorHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back her coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Migraine’s Silver LiningI’ve been called the Queen of Silver Linings by my family and friends. I guess I was trained at a young age to always seek the good in a situation... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Has Breastfeeding Affected My Headaches and Migraine?Breastfeeding is a unique experience. Some women find it easy, while others struggle to get their infant to latch or don't produce enough milk. I've been in both groups. I... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Who Is in Your Village?I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child” but, do we ever stop needing a village? Just because we turn 18, doesn’t mean we... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How Grace Has Allowed Me to Live With Migraine DiseaseOver the years, I’ve tried many things to help manage migraine disease. One thing is sure, though, that not every management tool is medication-related. My spiritual health significantly affects how... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
When My Migraine Medications Stopped WorkingRecently, I had abdominal surgery. This was my second major surgery of the year, and I thought I knew what to expect going into anesthesia. This time, I woke up... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Worst Experience with a Migraine DoctorHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back her coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and... By Holly Harding4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments82 comments
Creating a Migraine-Friendly Exercise Routine for the New YearThe buzz around New Year’s resolutions is everywhere this time of year. Everyone is searching for the best diet, exercise plan, and healthy habits to make this the year that... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding My Place In Migraine AdvocacyOne of the worst job interviews I’ve ever had was for a customer service/logistics position tech company that offered cloud solutions to enterprise, government, manufacturers, legal, retail and healthcare sectors... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments