4 Things Parents With Migraine Totally UnderstandIt’s tough having a brain that barbecues itself. It’s even more of a challenge when my brain barbecues itself while I’m parenting...reactions26comments
Migraine Myths and Misconceptions DebunkedWe say it all the time, migraine is more than “just a headache.” In fact, there are nearly 39 million of us...reactions4comments
Validating Pain With MigraineI think we’ve all been at a point when we verbally express our pain, even if we don’t do it often, and...reactions18comments
Assessing Side Effects of a New MedicationWhen I was first trying migraine treatments, I researched the side effects of every medication in minute detail. I read the package...reactions3comments
The Three T’s of Therapy RegimensFinding the right therapy regimen to help manage migraine disease can be quite a process for us. I’ve found that in my...reactions4comments
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month: Every Story CountsAs Migraine and Headache Awareness Month unfolds, it's a vital time to shine a light on one of the most misunderstood and...reactions11comments
How CGRPs for Cluster Headache Differ from Migraine DiseaseThe first CGRP preventive injection medication (Aimovig®) was FDA-approved in 2018, with 2 other similar drugs following suit in the next year...reactions11comments
Tips for Timing Your CGRP MedicinesCGRP medicines are a new type of migraine and cluster headache drug that’s on the market. I’m about to take my third...reactions27comments
The Timeline of a MigraineIf there's anything I've learned on my migraine journey, it’s that migraines are different for everyone, oh…and to always pack your relief...reactions7comments
How an Overstimulated Brain Triggers My MigraineOver the years that I’ve suffered from migraine disease, I have had many triggers present themselves to me. Some were more obvious...reactions41comments
Why Migraines Cause More MigrainesIn the days during and following a migraine attack, you'd think our bodies would know what was good for us, instead of...reactions26comments
What Are The Interictal Burdens of Migraine Disease?In my experience, migraine has confirmed what a complex neurological disease it can be. I suffer from chronic migraine, and as with...reactions32comments
Learning What Works For MeI don't remember when my first migraine was. It was probably junior high, but I can't pin it down beyond that. (But...reactionscomments
Reduced Consciousness with MigraineTwo days ago, I had an eye exam scheduled. Before the exam, I started to develop a headache, but it was still...reactionscomments
I'm Not Cranky Before My Migraine, You Are! My Strange Migraine ForewarningWhile tying my shoes, my fingers fumble, and suddenly I want to tell my shoes to take a hike. Not long after...reactions37comments
Migraine and the Seven DwarfsWhen you have a migraine, you may notice you go through some or all of the phases of a migraine attack, like...reactions17comments
Dealing With the Surprise Factor of Episodic MigrainesLying in bed, I felt the pain in my head burning. If someone could just disconnect the feeling of the hot, portable...reactions13comments
My Step-By-Step Journey Through A Migraine AttackMigraine experiences are as individual as your hair color or the sound of your voice. Some migraineurs have warning signs like a...reactions19comments
The Day I Learned Migraines Weren't My FaultI can admit when I’m wrong. Like the time I permed my hair in high school so I could look like a...reactions18comments
Was Sleeping a Migraine Trigger?I love sleeping. Since I was a little kid, I've loved sleeping late and staying cozy under the covers. As a teenager...reactions62comments
