My Chronic Migraine and ComorbiditiesThere have been many comorbid conditions tied to chronic migraine over the years. Most individuals I have encountered through work with various...reactions31comments
How to Eliminate the Aroma of CigarettesThe scent of cigarettes was seeping through the walls. It’s not only an unpleasant aroma, but it’s a big migraine trigger for...reactions24comments
8 Reasons Not to Ignore Episodic MigrainePeople with episodic migraine receiving inadequate treatment are three times more likely to progress to having chronic migraine than those who have...reactions27comments
Spoons, and How to Start a Good ConversationBefore you begin reading this article, do you need an explanation of the spoon theory? I have a patient with severe chronic...reactions25comments
3 Strange Things That Ease My Migraine PainI try not to take the coping tools I use for migraine for granted. In addition to medications, lifestyle adjustments, and other...reactions125comments
Prodrome, It’s Just the BeginningProdrome is the first stage of symptoms for a migraine attack. It can start hours or even days before the attack begins...reactions42comments
You've Been Denied: What Can You Do Now?Being denied by your insurance company for coverage of a treatment, procedure or medication can leave you feeling helpless. It feels as...reactions5comments
Have You Ever Felt Trapped in a Migraine?There are many times I feel bored during a migraine attack. There are so many other things I’d rather be doing with...reactionscomments
Managing Migraine Anxiety: Tips to Calm the Worry of the Next Attack"I can't go anywhere without getting an attack!" I cried to my husband on an autumn day out. A migraine attack had...reactions3comments
Coping With the Looming Fear of a Migraine AttackOn a day I was afraid getting out of bed would show that the migraine attack that had been plaguing me was...reactions14comments
Hysterectomy and Hormonal MigraineMigraine can have a wide variety of triggers, from the environment to food to changes in the body. Some people notice that...reactions12comments
Migraine Advocacy Through the Eyes of Nancy Harris BonkMigraine advocacy can mean many things. It can range from positive self-talk about the disease (seriously, I think this may be the...reactionscomments
When Insurance Stands in the Way of Your HealthcareI am fortunate to have health insurance. I realize that’s a blessing and a privilege. Some years it’s been covered by an...reactions105comments
The Cost of Wellness - Affording the CGRPsThose who are experiencing wellness for the first time in years because of the CGRP medications may be feeling as if they...reactions74comments
When You Disagree with Your NeurologistI don’t like confrontation. Honestly, I’ve avoided having “crucial conversations” in all areas of my life. I want everyone to get along...reactions23comments
Finally Getting Back to Gentle YogaI had another good hour-long yoga class yesterday. It was hard to believe that an entire week had passed since my last...reactions3comments
Under Attack: Navigating the Anxiety of Living with MigraineIsn't it interesting how migraine flare-ups are referred to as "attacks"? This word, which is associated with war, brutality, and aggression, is...reactions20comments
How to Prepare for the Next Migraine AttackEver have a plan? Ever have that plan get ripped to shreds? I know you do, because if you are reading this, you probably...reactions3comments
How to Navigate a Workplace Migraine AttackWhen a migraine strikes at work, I immediately go into planning mode. What absolutely has to get done before I can wrap...reactions21comments
I'm Done Apologizing for MigraineIn previous years, when I felt pressured to take part in an activity that I knew would trigger a migraine, I did...reactions16comments
