Opinions on Chronic Migraine Treatment OptionsI came across an article discussing how many individuals with migraine were unhappy with their treatment plan based on the Migraine in...reactions10comments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that...reactions3comments
What's In Your Bag?The most important items in my migraine travel toolkit are my two pairs of migraine glasses. We all know that many kinds...reactions9comments
That Time When a Migraine Cost Me $80 In GasHow many of you out there have ever rented a car? Very often when I travel, I rent an inexpensive car so...reactions2comments
We Are So Much More Than Our MigrainesMigraine can leave many of us feeling guilty...a lot of the time. From canceling plans, to calling out of work sick, to...reactionscomments
Community Featured StoriesNearly every day on Migraine.com, members take the time to share their very personal migraine story and journey with us. Whether it...reactionscomments
What Does It Mean To Be Pain Free?Having lived with awful head pain from the time I was still in daycare, I have grown accustomed to living in a...reactions2comments
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
Unexpected Trigger: Working OutLately, I've noticed that I have developed a new-and-unusual-to-me migraine trigger: exercise. It has been a trying few months of being constantly sick, with...reactions41comments
How to Maintain Your Social Life While Living with MigrainesYou make plans and then hold your breath. Will this be yet another commitment you’ll have to break because of a migraine?...reactions2comments
When You Don’t Know What’s Triggering Your Migraines: Part 2The two biggest questions on the mind of a person living with are: In Part 1 of this series we explored how...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
When Health Insurance Makes You SickRecent changes have had a tremendous and far reaching impact on what health insurance companies charge and how much they cover for...reactions8comments
How to Talk to Someone With MigraineDear Loved One, Bringing migraine into a conversation can be like dropping a bomb on the table. Everyone is terrified by it...reactions3comments
Triptan Allergies: Fact or Fiction?I have used all triptans extensively over 25 years since Imitrex (sumatriptan) debut in the early 1990’s both as a patient and...reactions8comments
Becoming a New Parent with Migraine: What to Know and How to CopeCongratulations! You’re expecting, adopting, or your child was just born! The old cliché is true: it’s an exciting time, but also a...reactionscomments
Hard to FocusLiving with migraine pain can be difficult to say the least. When you consider everything that comes along with ongoing pain, I...reactions4comments
Unlearning AbleismPolitics. Ugh. As someone living with chronic migraine who understands that health is largely luck of the draw, I’m unfortunately not at...reactions3comments
When that Little Voice in Your Head Is MeanYou know that little voice in your head that narrates life from time to time? Unfortunately, that voice can be quite negative...reactions23comments
Unexpected Gifts of a Regimented Migraine LifeAre you: For the chronic migraineur, perhaps the best chance for fewer flare-ups is a regimented life that includes a strict sleep...reactions38comments