Living with Migraine

I recently had a frank conversation with my 23 year-old daughter about life with migraine. As many of you know, she was diagnosed with Abdominal Migraine at two years old...

“Ouch!” you scream as a searing bolt of pain hits your head. Before you can explain what just happened, the pain is gone. It only lasted seconds, but felt like...

Insecurity and self-esteem issues often go hand-in-hand with chronic illness. Whether it’s the migraine disease itself or a comorbid condition such as depression or anxiety, the daily struggles of living...

Migraine affects an estimated 14 to 15 percent of the world's population. It is a leading reason why people decide to go to the emergency room. Keeping track of your...

Feeling like you can’t think clearly and unable to comprehend even simple topics of conversation, your mind is in a fog. Not being able to pay attention, find words you’ve...

Over the past 40 years, a lot has been learned about migraine. One of the things we've learned is that attacks can start hours before the onset of pain. This...

There are at least 9 things those of us living with chronic migraine want you to know. Chronic migraine is not the same as chronic pain. Migraine is known for...

Does your mind start chattering loudly as soon as you get into bed? Thoughts of what happened in the day, what you need to get done tomorrow, that comment you...

Migraine disease is one of the 20 most disabling medical illnesses in the world and the 12 most disabling disorder in the United States. More than 90% of migraine suffers...

I recently dealt with losing my hair due to a preventative medication. That was an extreme case and is likely not going to happen to the majority of migraine patients. But there...

We asked you for the names of songs that describe your migraine - and you told us! Migraine is different for everyone - and it would seem the songs you...

I constantly work with my neurologist to adjust medications, hoping that one day we’ll discover the perfect cocktail to manage my chronic migraines. The ever-changing ingredients can lead to a...

Once again the buzz, buzz, buzz sound woke me from sleep at 5:30 am, and once again I knew it was coming from the apartment upstairs. I would never have...

People with episodic migraine receiving inadequate treatment are three times more likely to progress to having chronic migraine than those who have an effective treatment, according to the American Headache...

Though personality assessments have me riding the line between introvert and extrovert, most people who know me will tell you that, without a doubt, I am a poster child for...

We all know there is no “one-size-treats-all” approach to migraine management, but sharing personal tips and tricks can often be helpful. At Migraine.com, we’re typically in the position of offering...

The decision of whether to disclose your migraine diagnosis to a prospective or current employer comes down to weighing the pros and cons of each option. There are lots of...