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
Watching My Partner Experience Ocular MigrainesWe were walking through the grocery store together in a daze. It had been the hardest week of our lives. A few days prior, I'd given birth to our twins... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Tips for Living with Oxygen Tanks in Your HomeHigh-flow oxygen is the standard of care and most effective treatment for cluster headaches. While you may picture a sweet old lady trailing a small oxygen tank behind her at... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How Did My Migraine Respond to the Stress and Grief of My Mother's Diagnosis?A little over a year ago, my mother was diagnosed with a rare cancer that has a small survival rate. She and my family entered her treatment plan with as... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Having a Pet with MigraineWe have looked at how pets help us through migraine loneliness, but we have not looked at what it takes to have a pet while living with migraine. While our... By Amanda Workman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Is Your Migraine Doctor Right For You?Holly 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 Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
My Migraine Management Goals for the New YearWhen I think of the start of a new year, I think of new beginnings, new possibilities, and new goals. Living with migraine since childhood, that often includes the possibilities... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
When Migraine Forces Me Into a No-Screen DayI sat down at my computer after dropping the kids off and was devastated to discover it’s a no-screen day. In Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments