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... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 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... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What's Your Secret Pastime?Migraine attacks paralyze us from activity and can make every minute feel like an eternity. Because the condition makes it impossible to maintain focus and robs us of stamina, we... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 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... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Personal Experience with Migraine SupplementsI see a functional medicine practitioner about once or twice a year. She doesn't direct all my healthcare decisions; I see a conventional headache specialist for proper testing, medications and... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Normal Tests Results Really Aren’t NormalHave you reported symptoms to a doctor, they run some labs or other tests, and the results are normal? This happened to me recently. I did something new. I consulted... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Disability: Waiting for a DecisionIn 2017, I received my initial approval for disability. Unfortunately, I am currently under a regularly scheduled reevaluation. From my understanding, this happens every 3 to 5 years. My initial... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Influenced to Try a Face Massager for MigraineI got influenced. Social media has my number and got me good. I’d been feeling frustrated by my current healthcare team and plan. I asked for medical advice and was... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Vyepti Raising My Blood Sugar?I am one of the lucky people to have found a combination therapy regimen that manages my chronic migraine well enough to live life on my terms. I currently use... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Your Footing with Migraine TreatmentMigraine can be confusing and the treatment options can be as well. How did you get more familiar with the options and combinations available to you? When this journey started... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Where Can I Learn More About Life With Migraine Disease?Migraine is one of the world’s most common health conditions and its most common neurological disease, yet it's still so misunderstood. Understanding and navigating life with this complex neurological disease... By Migraine.com Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Happens When We Change the Treatment Goal Line?“I found this one special pill and it completely stopped my migraine attacks!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen these statements. I read them with a mixture... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Trying Preventative Nurtec for the First TimeIt’s been a frustrating year in terms of trying to prevent my chronic migraines. Most frustratingly is that I often miss the signs of an impending migraine and have to... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Brain Lesions and Migraine: What's the Connection?Migraine is one of the most common diseases worldwide, defined by strong head pain that can last from a few hours to a few days. Migraine cause headache attacks partly... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing to Switch Migraine Providers While in an Active Migraine CycleI recently had to switch my migraine care providers because I was experiencing one of my worst migraine attacks. It felt like a bummer because I really liked the headache... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Acupressure Mats and MigraineHave you seen acupressure mats buzzing around ads on your social media feed? I have, so I decided to see what the buzz is about. Here’s my review. In short... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Navigating the Pain: How Opioids for Fibromyalgia Can Trigger MigraineFibromyalgia is an ongoing (chronic) and complicated condition. Those living with it experience “widespread pain, primarily affecting the muscles, bones, and joints” and a “hypersensitivity to both painful and non-painful... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Waiting for the Next DoseWhen the efficacy of monthly key medications fade with time, how do we handle the inevitable increase in pain and other symptoms as we wait for the next dose? Botox... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments