Living with Chronic Migraine: My Expectations vs RealityAs I have mentioned before, I have chronic migraine. I wish they happened just every now and then; unfortunately, they are quite...reactions40comments
The Cons of Episodic MigraineI genuinely feel awful for people who suffer from horrific migraine attacks day in and day out. I literally cannot imagine the...reactions6comments
18 Things Not to Say to a Person With MigraineYou responded to our original Things Not to Say article with more frustrating comments you’ve heard from misinformed people about migraines. In...reactions37comments
How Are You… Really?Jenna Kutcher, a social media influencer, recently released a book titled, “How Are You… Really?” It’s a great read (or listen if...reactions48comments
Navigating Chronic vs Episodic MigraineOver the years, I’ve dealt with many different types of migraine attacks: the Ice Pick, the Squeezy Brain, the Head on Fire...reactionscomments
Navigating the Shadows and Ghosts of a Cluster HeadachePeople who experience cluster attacks often have pain outside of their traditional attacks. While cluster attacks are completely debilitating and the pain is...reactions28comments
Can Hair Coloring Trigger Migraine?Our readers ask some of the best questions. This one is so good that the answer deserves to be shared with everyone...reactions12comments
Feverish or Freezing: How a Migraine Affects Your Body TemperatureI’ve always had an odd symptom occurring with my migraine attacks relating to my body temperature. There are times when I would...reactions97comments
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...reactions44comments
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
