ASMR as Migraine ReliefFiled under “I thought I was crazy,” was ASMR. When I was a child, in the age before the internet (yep), I had no idea ASMR was “a thing.” All... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
How Do I Manage Migraine Symptoms?I believe every person who has suffered a migraine attack will ask themselves, "How am I going to stop this?" That's all I ever want during an attack cycle. For... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Surviving a Migraine on My Honeymoon: Lessons LearnedWith decades of experience under my belt, I knew how to manage a migraine to the best of my ability. Medication + dark room + ice pack + sleep =... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take the TripIn the days leading up to the first vacation I’ve taken since 2016, I really wondered what I had gotten myself into and hoped I was not making a huge... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Experience Doing Acupuncture for MigraineFor a few months straight it seemed like my preschooler was always sick with a new virus, and I caught all of them. This led to an increase in my... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Was Working On My Computer Increasing My Migraine Frequency?So, there are stretches of time I feel like everything is a migraine trigger. I laugh too much and, well…get a migraine. Cry too hard — oops, there goes a... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Migraine in FamiliesWe know that genetics can come into play with migraines and many other conditions. I know many people with migraine. Some will have a sibling, mom, dad, or their children... By Tonya Henry4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Which Form of Magnesium Do I Use for Migraine Prevention?Finding ways to effectively manage migraine is challenging for many of us. I have tried more things to help me with this that have failed me than have provided me... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
5 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self About My Cluster HeadachesMy life looked a lot different 10 years ago. I was 24 and living in fear of my episodic cluster headaches. These attacks upended my life for 2-3 months and... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
My Prior Authorization Didn't Follow When I Changed PharmaciesIn October of 2021, I began seeing a migraine specialist at a headache clinic. I shared my experience of switching to this doctor here, and my overall, I've been really... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Cruise Packing PreparationsMaking a list and checking it a million times. When I prepare to take a trip, I am notorious for making lists. As I prepare to take my first-ever cruise... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments46 comments
Tiny Auras Behind Every CornerAs someone who lives with migraine, looming over my head like an ever present cloud of brain pain, I’m always looking over my shoulder. Like I’m being tailed by a... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Receiving Emotional Support with MigraineChronic pain can be lonely. It can feel like too heavy of a load to carry alone. We want to feel supported through the long days of debilitating pain and... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments39 comments
Cervical Isometric Exercises: A Helpful Tool in Controlling My MigraineAs I have written on here before, my migraines seem to have a basis in cervical (neck) pain and instability. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments52 comments
A Look at Retreat Migraine from a First TimerFirst off, I did not know that there was a conference dedicated to migraine and headache disorders. I found out through Migraine.com about Retreat Migraine. It is an excellent conference... By Tonya Henry4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
When a Migraine Threatened to Ruin My Wedding DayAs I woke up on my wedding day, I could immediately feel a migraine brewing. It wasn’t a full-blown, debilitating migraine, but it was one giant cloud threatening a storm... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Is Advocacy Really What You Think?When I say the word advocacy, what picture comes to mind? Do you envision standing before a committee in Congress testifying? Do you imagine you have to have a perfect... By Anna Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When Migraine Isn't the Most Pressing ProblemIt's unfortunately no secret that I live with several comorbidities of migraine. I've written in the past that I live with Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and adrenal insufficiency, and struggle... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Making My Home Office More Migraine FriendlyI’ve been working from home as a freelance writer as my main profession for a few years now. I don’t work full time because of my kids, mainly, but also... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
“I’ve Had One of Those Cluster Headaches!”People usually mean well when they say have you tried: drinking more water, eating a banana (weird but okay), or my least favorite, I’ve had one of those. Sadly, those... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments