Extinguishing the Final Embers of a Multi-Day Migraine AttackMulti-day migraine attacks are exhausting. Paralyzed with pain, we watch life go by without us. We miss work and family commitments, and watch the laundry pile up, without sufficient energy...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Treatment Gaps and Changes: How Do We Manage Them?What is a treatment gap, and how do we manage them when they occur? Treatment gaps occur when a person needs or will benefit from treatment but can not receive...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bright Ideas: Managing Migraine by Controlling Lighting Beyond ScreensI have always suffered from photophobia, with and without a migraine attack. The research I have done on photophobia is extensive. Despite this, I have become very aware of blue...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Going Back to the Basics After 35 Years of MigraineI was diagnosed with migraine in elementary school - more than 35 years ago. So, I'm no stranger to the relentless and sometimes unpredictable pain and vomiting. Over the years...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Migraine Made Me Change My HairstyleI recently endured a different type of migraine than I’d ever experienced. In addition to the throbbing pain in the back of my head (which was skull-crushing), I experienced brain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Migraine-Friendly Holiday Gift Giveaway'Tis the season for a giveaway! For people living with migraine, the holidays can be challenging for a number of reasons, including an increase in triggers and missing out on...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Tips for Plane Travel When You Have Cluster HeadachesMany people are afraid of flying. Most worry the plane will crash, and they won’t make it home. My fear is more specific. The rapid elevation change triggers a cluster...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I Have Migraine Disease: Tips on Finding the Best Place to LiveWe all must live somewhere. When I was younger, I never thought about healthcare dictating where I would live. I have been in central Texas for over 20 years and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Chronic Migraine Has Affected My Mental HealthAs someone who has struggled with migraine my whole life, I’ve honestly never really stopped to think about how chronic migraine has affected my mental health. Over the past few...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Was Too Much Sugar Increasing My Migraine Frequency?When I was strict classic keto, sugar wasn’t on my list of approved goodies. It was tough passing up all my favorite treats, but this change in diet got rid...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Making a Safety Plan for MigraineWe work with our doctors to create a treatment regimen including preventative and rescue options. Unfortunately, sometimes attacks don’t respond to these treatment plans and instead dramatically worsen, bringing us...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Relationship Between Me and My NeurologistWhen it comes to medical providers, it is very important to find one that you are comfortable with. You should feel free to let them know what is going on...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
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 autumn colors and the crisp air seems to...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Balancing Natural and Prescription TreatmentManaging migraine with natural methods is really appealing. It’s the opportunity to get relief without any potential side effects of medications – or the hassle of insurance coverage. That’s my...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
A Hospital Ward Dedicated Solely to Migraine PatientsI recently shared that at the end of last year, I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. This is an infection in my cerebral spinal fluid, which goes to the brain...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Navigating the Transition: Reentering the Workforce with Chronic MigraineMaking the journey back into the workforce after a prolonged hiatus due to chronic migraine disease is a challenge. After navigating the intricate web of Social Security Disability for half...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Is in Your Migraine Playlist? Here’s My Top 10My life has always revolved around music. I went from listening to all types of music as a young child to playing an instrument and making my own. Music is...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
A Persistent Need for Abortive MedicationI recently shared that I’ve been dealing with what feels like a semi-permanent, daily disaster of a chronic intractable migraine, one that began at the end of November and led...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
5 Things to Bring to Your First Headache Specialist AppointmentYour first meeting with your neurologist or headache specialist is a high-pressure situation. You have a lot of medical history and information to fit into what's likely a tiny window...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Uncovering How Migraine Began in Our FamilyMigraine disease runs deep in our family. As a child, I remember my mother, sister, and grandmother having 'bad headaches' that caused them to seek shelter in a darkened room...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments