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...reactions17comments
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
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...reactions7comments
Noticing More Migraine Attacks This Fall? Here’s WhyI live in the Northeast, and the fall is our season to shine. The leaves change color creating a beautiful rainbow of...reactions10comments
How to Support Someone Living with Migraine DiseaseAs someone who lives with migraine disease and several other chronic illnesses, I often see posts on social media and participate in...reactions27comments
Why Does My Insurance Get to Determine My Treatment Plan Instead of My Doctor?In the fall of 2021, after experiencing several emergency trips for unbearable migraines, I found a migraine specialist who was willing not...reactions6comments
Will Soaking Your Feet in Hot Water Relieve a Migraine?You’ve probably seen that photo on social media. It depicts a woman sitting on a counter with her feet soaking in the...reactions10comments
Journal Prompts for Chronic PainLiving with chronic pain is hard. It’s especially hard when those around us don’t fully understand the depths or the reality of...reactions2comments
Using a Migraine Diary Can Be a Real Wake-Up CallIn the past several months, I've not been keeping up with my health and lifestyle regimen as well as I should. I've...reactions13comments
Reflections on a Decade of AdvocacyFor the past ten years, I have been privileged to be a writer and advocate for the migraine community, sharing my journey...reactionscomments
Planning Around Migraine: Plans for When You Can’t DriveIt’s 3 p.m., and your children get out of school in 45 minutes. The school is 30 minutes away so you start...reactions16comments
